Skip to content
Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources home page

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Resource Name:National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Information and Support

address

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

  • People with low income
  • Older adults
  • Disabilities
  • 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

06/24/2026

Providing organization

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Organization URL

https://www.ncoa.org