BenefitsCheckUp
Internet URL
http://www.benefitscheckup.org 
Sponsoring Agency
Description
BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands every day to find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. It contains over 1,100 different programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. On average there are 50 to 70 programs available to individuals per state. In addition to identifying the programs that a person may be eligible to receive, BenefitsCheckUp also provides detailed program descriptions, local contacts for additional information (typically the addresses and phone numbers of where to apply for the programs), and materials to help apply for each program.