Senior benefits in Greenlee County, Arizona
Seniors in Greenlee County, Arizona have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs, healthcare costs, home energy bills, and long-term care. The SEAGO Area Agency on Aging Region VI is the local starting point for many services, including senior transportation through SEAGO Regional Senior and Disability Transportation. Residents who need help paying energy bills may qualify for SEACAP Energy Assistance through the Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program. Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center Financial Assistance is another local resource for those facing medical costs. State programs such as the Arizona Long Term Care System, the Arizona Family Caregiver Support Program, and the Senior Property Valuation Protection Option may also apply. Veterans may find help through Arizona Veteran Benefits Counselors and related state programs. Federal programs covering food, Medicare costs, and more are listed on this page as well. Each program listing includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · September 29, 2026
Local starting point
SEAGO Area Agency on Aging Region VI (SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization)
520-432-2528
See which of these Greenlee County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Greenlee County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Greenlee County. Start here.
Elder Services in Greenlee County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
SEAGO Area Agency on Aging Region VI — Senior Services (Greenlee County)
CountyThe SEAGO Area Agency on Aging Region VI serves adults age 60 and over and adults with disabilities in Greenlee County. Services include home-delivered and congregate meals, case management, in-home support, family caregiver support, Medicare and health insurance counseling, legal help, and the long-term care ombudsman. Call 520-432-2528 to ask what help is available.
Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Greenlee County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $160–$640 a year.
SEACAP Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Greenlee County
CountyThe Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (SEACAP) delivers the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Greenlee County. It helps income-eligible households pay heating and cooling bills and can help with a water bill through a related program. Apply through your local Community Action Agency; call 1-800-293-1144 for required documents and to schedule.
Estimated bill savings: $160–$640 a year
Healthcare in Greenlee County
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center Financial Assistance (Greenlee County)
CountyGreenlee County has no hospital of its own; the nearest hospital is Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford (Graham County). Its COPE charity care program offers financial assistance to patients who cannot pay for medically necessary care, based on federal poverty guidelines, household size, and income. Call a financial counselor at 928-348-3715 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Greenlee County
SEAGO Regional Senior and Disability Transportation (Greenlee County)
CountyGreenlee County has no city bus system, so rides for older adults and people with disabilities in Clifton and Duncan run through senior-center vans and regional transportation coordinated by SEAGO. Easterseals Blake Foundation also offers door-to-door rides for elderly and disabled residents in the region. Call the SEAGO Area Agency on Aging at 520-432-2528 to find a ride.
Estimated service value: about $0 a year
In this county: Rural transportation is limited and usually requires an advance reservation; service depends on availability and funding. The provider makes the final determination. Not legal or financial advice.
Local agencies serving Greenlee County
Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
Runs: Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center Financial Assistance
SEAGO Area Agency on Aging Region VI
SEAGO Area Agency on Aging Region VI (SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization)
Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (SEACAP)
Arizona and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Greenlee County and across the rest of Arizona. Full details are on the Arizona benefits page.
Caregiver Support
- Arizona Family Caregiver Support ProgramStateabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
Emergency Aid
- Arizona Military Family Relief Fund (Emergency Financial Help)State$500–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Arizona Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)State$200–$1,500/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- AHCCCS Medicaid — SSI-MAO (Aged, Blind & Disabled)State$4,000–$30,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — Medicare CounselingStateabout $0/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Home Care
- Arizona Home & Community Based Services (Non-Medicaid In-Home Support for Seniors)Stateabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) — Long-Term & Home-Based CareState$10,000–$80,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Arizona State Veteran Homes (Long-Term Care)StateOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Program (Arizona) — QMB / SLMB / QI-1State$2,100–$8,000/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Nutrition
- Arizona Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Stateabout $50/yrService valueOfficial source →
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
- Arizona Veteran Benefits Counselors (Free VA Claims Help)StateOfficial source →
- Arizona Complimentary Hunting & Fishing License (100% Disabled Veterans)StateOfficial source →
- Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries (Burial Benefits)StateOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Arizona Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (Proposition 130)State$40–$2,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Arizona Property Tax Refund (Credit) — Form 140PTCState$0–$502/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Property Tax Exemption for Widows, Widowers & Persons with DisabilitiesState$100–$600/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Senior Property Valuation Protection Option (Senior Freeze)State$100–$1,500/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrCashOfficial source →
Nearby counties
Local programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.