BenefitsCheckUp — National Council on Aging
You answer a few quick questions and this free tool shows programs near you that can help pay for food, medicine, utilities, and other everyday costs.
Good to know
It checks close to 2,000 programs, keeps your information private, and a helpline counselor can walk you through it if you would rather talk to a person.
Before you call
They may ask
- a few quick questions, to show which programs you may qualify for
They can
- show programs you may qualify for to help pay for health care, prescriptions, groceries and other everyday expenses, and show how to learn more and apply online
- put you in touch with a live representative by online chat, or by phone on 1-800-794-6559, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST
- show a map (in English only) to find NCOA partners and programs near you
In the emergency guides: My health insurance or Medicaid is ending →
- Phone
- 1-800-794-6559
- Website
- https://benefitscheckup.org
- Hours
- Helpline Mon–Fri, 8am–7pm ET; tool any time
- Coverage
- Nationwide (U.S.)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Best for
- Older adults
- Last checked
- September 6, 2026
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