Benefits & Assistance
Living on a fixed income can be hard, as the cost of living goes up but your income does not. Discover benefits and other assistance programs that can help pay for health care, prescriptions, food, housing, and more.
Benefits & Financial Assistance
Disaster Assistance
Disasters can strike anywhere, and older adults face extra challenges with planning and recovery. Learn how to create a preparedness plan and what disaster assistance benefits are available to help with food, housing, and other necessities after one strikes.
Energy & Utility Assistance
Paying for heating and cooling costs can be a struggle for low-income households. There are several benefits can help with energy and utility assistance needs, such as LIHEAP and weatherization programs.
Food Assistance
Many programs help eligible low-income older adults get the food they need. They can help seniors buy nutritious food and even get extra assistance in an emergency.
Housing Assistance
Housing costs represent the greatest expense and share of household budgets among those age 55+. If you're struggling to afford your home, there are resources and financial tools, like tapping into your home equity, that could help.
Medicare Enrollment Assistance
Medicare covers a wide range of services to keep us healthy as we age. Learn more about the different parts of Medicare, enrollment, costs, and what services the federal program does and does not cover.
Prescription Assistance
Need extra help paying for the meds you need to stay healthy? Medicare Part D provides vital prescription drug coverage and there are other programs to help pay for out-of-pocket prescription costs.
Transportation Resources
Transportation is a critical link to employment, health care, and community services for older adults. There are local resources that can help you travel to work, volunteer, or spend time with family.
Veterans Benefits
More than 9 million older adults have served in the military. Veterans are often eligible for a wide range of benefits both within and outside the VA system.
Together, We Make Aging Well Possible
Aging well isn’t a solo journey—it takes all of us coming together to give back and show we care. Your generosity today makes a nationwide impact, helping older adults stay healthy, independent, and connected to the resources they need to thrive. Between now and December 31, all gifts of $75 or more will be matched 1:1 by NCOA’s Board, doubling your impact for older adults and their families.
