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BenefitsCheckUp Internet URL http://www.benefitscheckup.org Sponsoring Agency National Council on the Aging, Inc. 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. Related Topics Benefits Program Health Care Prescription Drugs Review Date 1/12/2004

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