BenefitsCheckUp — Universal Screener

Who qualifies

Anyone. No income limit to use the screener.

What you get

National Council on Aging tool that checks eligibility for 2,500+ federal, state, and local programs in one questionnaire — SNAP, MSP, LIHEAP, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and more.

Tips that matter

Best single starting point if you don't know what you qualify for. Free, no signup required. Results are saved if you create an account.

How to apply

Run the questionnaire at benefitscheckup.org — takes 10–15 minutes.

Go to National Council on Aging (nonprofit, federally supported) →

State-level help on top of this

Most states layer their own programs on top of this federal one — pharmacy assistance, property tax relief, state Medicaid waivers. Pick your state to see what's available where you live.