Many seniors qualify for help they have never heard of. Our free Benefits Check-Up on this website asks eight simple yes-or-no questions and shows programs worth looking into. It is anonymous — nothing you answer is saved unless you are signed in and choose to save it.
What it covers
- Medicare Savings Programs — help paying Medicare premiums and costs. Medicare: 1-800-633-4227. Senior Resources (Area Agency on Aging): (860) 887-3561.
- SNAP — help with grocery costs, with special rules for people 60 and older. CT Dept. of Social Services: (855) 626-6632.
- Energy assistance — help with heating bills. Apply early; funds can run out. TVCCA energy assistance: (860) 425-6681.
- Renter's rebate — money back each year for renters 65+ or totally disabled.
- Veterans benefits — VA benefits: 1-800-827-1000.
- Other help such as Medicaid, housing, and Social Security questions.
How to use your results
- Your results are a guide, not a guarantee. Only the program itself can decide if you qualify.
- Print your results — each one includes what the program is, who usually qualifies, what papers to bring, and who to call.
- Tap "Get help applying" and our staff will contact you.
Papers that are good to have handy
- Photo ID and your Medicare or Social Security card
- Proof of income (Social Security letter, pension statements)
- Recent bank statements
- Rent receipts, utility or heating bills
Remember
Applying for real benefits is always free. If anyone asks you to pay to apply, it is a scam.
Questions? Call us at (860) 774-1243, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, or stop by the center.
Questions about this?
Call us at (860) 774-1243 — free, confidential, no appointment needed.