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Benefits

Living on a fixed income can be hard, as the cost of living goes up but your income does not. Discover benefits that can help pay for health care, prescriptions, food, housing, and more.
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What Is BenefitsCheckUp and How Does It Help People Find Benefits Assistance?

Sep 13, 2024
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Benefits Programs That Can Help Older Adults Reduce Monthly Expenses

Mar 21, 2024
Inflation hits older adults hard. Discover crucial benefits programs that help bridge the gap between income and the rising costs of daily living.

How Do Benefits Enrollment Centers Help Older Adults?

Feb 12, 2024
Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) help Medicare-eligible, low-income older adults and younger adults with disabilities find and enroll in all the benefits programs for which they qualify.

6 Benefits That Could Help Older Adults Pay For Food

Mar 21, 2024
Food costs are soaring, and older adults are feeling the pinch. Discover federal benefits programs that help seniors better afford their groceries.

How One 68-Year-Old Found More Than $7,000 in Life-Changing Benefits

Apr 04, 2024
Read about low-income older adults who learned they qualify for financial help through local and government benefits programs. See if you’re eligible, too.

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BenefitsCheckUp®

BenefitsCheckUp® makes it easy to find benefits to help you pay for food, medicine, health care, and more. Find out how to get help today.

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How Veterans Can Avoid the Benefits Buyout Scam

Nov 25, 2024
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Planning Ahead: How to Avoid the Unexpected Costs of Medicare

Nov 15, 2024

Help to Gain Access to Healthy Food: Resources for Older Adults

Nov 04, 2024

How Enrolling in Benefits Programs Saved Sherlea at 74

Nov 01, 2024

Money-Saving Benefits for Seniors

Millions of older adults may be missing out on programs to help pay for food, housing, healthcare, and more. Get a snapshot of available programs and how to apply with this guide from NCOA.

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Partners and Programs

NCOA has partners and programs that can help older adults. Use the map to search and locate an NCOA partner or program that's nearest to you.

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