Benefits Eligibility Tools & Training

NCOA's data visualization tools, webinars, outreach templates, and charts will help you learn more about benefits eligibility and assist older adults with benefits enrollment.

For Professionals

Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage

Dec 21, 2025

Close up shot of a Medicare card that's paper-clipped to an important healthcare document.

Medicare Core Benefits Cheat Sheet for 2026

Dec 20, 2025

Understanding Social Security's Outreach on Medicare Assistance Programs

Dec 17, 2025

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in Medicare Part D

Dec 17, 2025

The Burial Disregard in Asset Tests

Dec 16, 2025

A close-up of a hundred dollar bill puzzle, with the majority of Ben Franklin's face showing.

Understanding Durable Medical Equipment: A Guide for Medicare Counselors

Dec 11, 2025

Medicare Part B has special rules for covering durable medical equipment (DME) when prescribed by a doctor. Here's what to know.

Thank You to Our Funder

Understanding Benefits Participation in Your Area

Benefits Access

NCOA's new tool shows participation rates for older adults enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Get started by selecting specific areas to see how they compare to national and state averages.

Use Our Map

Medicare Home Health Care Toolkit

Dec 02, 2025

home health nurse showing older woman health stats on a tablet

Medicare Part D Cost-Sharing Chart

Nov 19, 2025

Medicare Open Enrollment Toolkit

Nov 14, 2025

Medicare Savings Program Enrollment

Sep 04, 2025

Use BenefitsCheckUp® to Find Money-Saving Benefits

Older adults living in or near the poverty level are eligible for billions of dollars of unclaimed benefits. These unclaimed benefits are not for everyone, but if you’re a Benefits Enrollment Center working with older adults, , you can help them find out if they qualify.

Use NCOA's Free Online Tool