There may be federal and state benefits available to you that you are unaware of. You could be eligible for financial or housing assistance, nutrition programs, prescription drug assistance, energy-related benefits for heating fuel assistance and various other programs.

But how do you know if you qualify?

Check out Benefits Check Up, a website that connects you to private or government programs providing various types of assistance. A simple online questionnaire will help you determine which programs you are eligible for and with some programs, help you enroll online.