Benefits and Assistance
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BenefitsCheckUp is the nation’s most comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). It contains over 1,300 different programs from all fifty states (including 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 a detailed description of the programs, local contacts for additional information (typically the addresses and phone numbers of where to apply for the programs), and materials to help successfully apply for each program.

Millions of older adults are eligible for benefits, but not receiving them. Ranging from health coverage to supplemental income to help in paying bills, there are millions of older adults who could benefit from a wide array of public programs if they knew about them and how to apply for them. BenefitsCheckUp was developed to address this problem.

Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards

Is the cost of your prescribed medication more than you can afford? There is help available for eligible individuals. The Medicare-approved prescription drug discount card may provide a savings to you if you qualify.

Eligibility: You can get a Medicare-approved drug discount care if

• you have Medicare Part A and/or Part B, and
• you don’t have outpatient prescription drug benefits through Medicaid

If you are enrolled in a state pharmacy assistance program (not Medicaid), you can still get a card.

If you already have prescription drug coverage through your current health insurance, or you already get discounts on your prescriptions, review your coverage closely to see if this discount card will save you more money on your prescriptions.

Benefits: If you are eligible for a Medicare-approved drug discount card, you can save between 11%-18% on many brand name drugs and even more on generic drugs. This benefit is available to you regardless of your income, and has no effect on your existing coverage. You may have to pay up to $30 annually for a drug card.

Your Caregiver Support Program staff is available to help you determine if you may be missing out on benefits and services to which you are entitled. Visit our offices at 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., or call us at 972-228-5200.