About Savings Check Up
If you have Medicare and live on a fixed income, you might qualify for
help with everyday expenses like food, medications, utilities, and more. A free “Savings Check-Up” makes it quick and easy to find out if you’re eligible for money-saving benefits.
These public and private programs can be a lifeline, helping older adults live healthier, more secure lives. Unfortunately, many people miss out on this support simply because they’re unaware of the programs or unsure how to apply. Millions of eligible individuals are not enrolled in benefits that could help with the cost of healthcare, prescriptions, groceries, and more. Don’t miss out—see what you may qualify for!
Common Benefits You May Qualify For
- Medicare Savings Program (MSP) – Helps pay Medicare Part B premiums and other costs
- Low Income Subsidy (LIS) / Extra Help – Lowers the cost of Medicare prescription drugs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Monthly support to help buy groceries
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – Annual help with utility bills
- Knox County Property Tax Freeze – Locks in your current property tax rate so it won’t go up
- Knox County Property Tax Relief – May cover or reimburse part of your property tax bill
Eligibility
- Knox County resident
- Medicare beneficiary OR individual with a disability that has a red, white, and blue card
How to Get Started with a Savings Check Up
STEP 1: Complete a Screening Form
Choose the option that works best for you:
- Online: Fill it out yourself: FORM
- Download: Fill out the form on your computer or print it
out. DOWNLOAD NOW - By Phone: Call us at (865) 546-6262, and we’ll complete the form with you over the phone
STEP 2: Submit Your Completed Form
If you filled it out online, feel free to call us at (865) 546- 6262 to discuss your results and get help with next steps
If you downloaded and completed the form, you can return it in any of the following ways:
- Email: info@knoxseniors.org
- Fax: (865) 546-0832 (Attn: Savings Check Up)
- Mail: PO Box 51650, Attn: Savings Check Up,
Knoxville, TN 37950 - In Person: Drop it off at the CAC Office on Aging in the
Ross Building, 2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN
37917 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM)
STEP 3: Talk With Our Team
Once we receive your form, a staff member from the CAC Office on Aging’s Information & Benefits Department will contact you to review your results and let you know what programs you may qualify for.
If you’re interested in applying, we’ll walk you through the process or guide you on how to apply on your own—whichever you prefer.
Savings Check Up is funded by the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) Center for Benefits Access. NCOA currently supports 80 Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) around the country to help low-income seniors and younger adults with disabilities to access programs that pay for healthcare, food, and more. BECs are supported with funding from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) as part of NCOA’s MIPPA Resource Center.