Senior benefits in Coconino County, Arizona

The NACOG Area Agency on Aging (Region III), run by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments, serves older adults in Coconino County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, in-home and caregiver support, benefits and Medicare counseling, case management, and long-term care options counseling. Adults age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities, can call 1-877-521-3500 to ask what help is available.

Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year

NACOG Community Services delivers low-income energy (LIHEAP) and utility assistance for Coconino County, helping eligible households pay electric and gas bills and avoid shutoff. Apply online through the A-to-Z Arizona portal or by calling 928-774-1895. Tribal residents may also apply through their tribe or the state DES program. Dial 2-1-1 for local referrals.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,500 a year

Northern Arizona Healthcare offers financial assistance for medically necessary care at multiple facilities: Flagstaff Medical Center, Verde Valley Medical Center, NAH–Sedona, NAH–Village of Oak Creek, NAH–Camp Verde, and EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine. Patients who show financial need based on the federal poverty level (gross income less than 400% FPL), and who are ineligible for or not fully covered by Medicaid (AHCCCS), may have hospital charges reduced or waived. Call 928-773-2025 to apply.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Assistance is based on income and family size; NAH states applicants generally must have gross income below 400% of the federal poverty level and be ineligible for Medicaid (AHCCCS). Physician (non-NAH) charges may not be covered. The hospital makes the final determination. Not legal or financial advice.

Mountain Line runs fixed-route buses in Flagstaff and Mountain Lift, a curb-to-curb ADA paratransit service for people who cannot use the fixed-route bus because of a disability. Riders age 60 and over, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders qualify for reduced fares with a reduced-fare ID, which is requested using the Reduced Fare Application on the Mountain Line fares page. Call the Mountain Lift Eligibility Specialist at 928-679-8911 to apply for paratransit, or the Mountain Line office at 928-679-8900 with questions about passes.

Estimated service value: $150–$900 a year

In this county: Reduced fare requires a Mountain Line reduced-fare ID; Mountain Lift ADA paratransit requires a disability-based application. Fixed-route service is within the Flagstaff urban area. Fares and rules are set by the transit authority and can change. Not legal or financial advice.