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National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Information and Support

251 18th St S, Ste 500, Arlington, VA 22202

Eligibility
Medicare Benefits: United States citizen or have been living in the United States legally for at least 5 years nonstop. Age 65 or older or with a disability
Application process
BenefitsCheckup is an online tool only
Fees
There is no fee for this service.
Site Service Area

Nationwide

Other Information

Specialization

  • Disabilities
  • Older adults
  • People with low income
  • Older adults with disabilities

Payment

  • Free / no cost to everyone
Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Benefits Finder Tool:
  • Older adults can use the online tool to find help with prescription drug costs, health care, utility bills, food and more
  • Tool is set up as a series of questions, and generates a report with available benefits and program contacts listed
Medicare Information Tool: Use the Benefits Tool and select HealthCare:
  • Provides guidance to make it easier for people with Medicare (and those turning 65) to make choices about health coverage.
  • Information and decision-support tools provided by National Council on Aging (NCOA) that help people make good decisions and save money
  • For those who choose it, there is free one-on-one assistance in choosing and enrolling in healthcare coverage. A licensed Benefits Advisor at Aon Retiree Health Exchange will help you find the plan that fits you best.
Last Update
09/05/2025
Providing organization
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Organization URLhttps://www.ncoa.org