Benefit more with BenefitsCheckUp®

Did you know there are more than 2,500 programs in the U.S. to help older adults and people with disabilities pay for things like health care, medicine, food, utilities and more? To take advantage of these benefits, all you have to do is find the right ones for you. That’s where BenefitsCheckUp® comes in.   

The National Council on Aging created this comprehensive online tool. Their goal: to help you find the programs you qualify for and apply for them. The tool is free to use and confidential. Follow the three steps below to get started with BenefitsCheckUp. Then keep reading to learn about some of the programs that can help you save. 

Step 1 

Visit BenefitsCheckUp.org and enter your ZIP code. Select the benefit categories you’re most interested in. Some examples are “Health Care & Medication” or “Food & Nutrition.” Then click “Next.” 

Step 2 

See a program you like? Click the “See if You May be Eligible” button. You’ll be asked for some personal information, such as your birthday and monthly income. This will create a personal “Eligibility Results” report. 

Step 3

To apply for the benefit, click the “Apply Online” button. Or use the contact information provided by the tool. Have questions? Use the BenefitsCheckUp chat feature to text online with a support specialist. Or call their hotline at 1-800-794-6559 weekdays between 8 AM and 7 PM ET. 

4 BenefitsCheckUp programs that can help you save

Get to know four programs that a BenefitsCheckUp specialist can help you with. 

1. Long-term care support 

There are lower-cost, long-term care-support services that may be available in your area. These include nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and rehab centers. BenefitsCheckUp can help you find options in your state.

2. Caregiver relief

Being a caregiver to a loved one can be very rewarding. It can also take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. BenefitsCheckUp can point you to services that match you with volunteers who can come once a week to take care of your loved ones. This gives you much needed respite and time to take care of yourself.

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Remember to renew your Medicaid to keep your benefits. Aetna® Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan, or D-SNP, members must renew their coverage every year to stay enrolled in their health plan.

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3. Utility savings 

Need help paying for utilities like electricity or internet service? Use BenefitsCheckUp to learn about programs that might help, like Lifeline. This program helps you pay for your phone and internet. A BenefitsCheckUp support specialist can help you find out if you qualify to save on utility bills. 

4. Transportation assistance 

Getting around can be costly. That’s why BenefitsCheckUp helps you find free or low-cost transportation. This could mean discounts on Amtrak tickets or rides to and from doctor’s appointments. 

Call BenefitsCheckUp weekdays at 1-800-794-6559 between 8 AM and 7 PM ET to learn more. 

See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area. This material is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Health information programs provide general health information and are not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a physician or other health care professional. Contact a health care professional with any questions or concerns about specific health care needs. Providers are independent contractors and are not agents of Aetna. Provider participation may change without notice. Aetna is not a provider of health care services and, therefore, cannot guarantee any results or outcomes. The availability of any particular provider cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change. Information is believed to be accurate as of the production date; however, it is subject to change. For more information about Aetna plans, refer to our website. If your plan’s Extra Benefits Card includes roll-over, any unused amount will rollover into the next month. The monthly amount can be rolled over through the end of the plan year but will not carry over into the next plan year. 

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