Senior benefits in Pinal County, Arizona
Seniors living in Pinal County, Arizona have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with healthcare, housing costs, energy bills, transportation, and more. Central Arizona Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Pinal County and is a strong local starting point for connecting with services. Other county-level resources include Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA), which delivers LIHEAP energy assistance locally, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center Financial Assistance for those who need help with medical bills, and Central Arizona Regional Transit (CART) and Cotton Express, which offer transportation options for senior and disabled riders. At the state level, programs such as the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), the Arizona Family Caregiver Support Program, Medicare Savings Programs, and several property tax relief options may be available to qualifying residents. Federal programs also apply here, covering areas like food assistance, prescription drug costs, and veterans' benefits. Each program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified — the administering agency makes all final eligibility decisions.
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Arizona programs
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Federal programs
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Last verified · September 28, 2026
Local starting point
Central Arizona Aging (CAA), the designated Area Agency on Aging for Pinal and Gila counties — formerly Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens (PGCSC)
1-800-293-9393
See which of these Pinal County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Pinal County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Pinal County. Start here.
Elder Services in Pinal County
Central Arizona Aging — Area Agency on Aging (Pinal County)
CountyCentral Arizona Aging, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Pinal and Gila counties, serves adults age 60 and older and adults age 18+ with disabilities who live in Pinal County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, in-home care (housekeeping, personal care, respite), case management, transportation help, benefits and Medicare counseling, legal aid, family caregiver support, and the long-term care ombudsman. Senior centers operate across Pinal County (including Casa Grande, Coolidge, Florence, Apache Junction, and Eloy). Most services are free or offered on a suggested-donation basis. Call 1-800-293-9393 or contact the agency in Casa Grande to be connected to services.
Estimated service value: about $0 a year
Energy Assistance in Pinal County
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — Pinal County
CountyLIHEAP helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills and handle utility emergencies. In Pinal County it is delivered by the local Community Action Agency (CAHRA) under the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Apply through the local Community Action Agency; call 520-466-1112 (CAHRA) or visit the AZ DES website for more information.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
In this county: LIHEAP is income-based (federal poverty / state median income guidelines). Funds are limited and applications are handled through the local Community Action Agency.
Healthcare in Pinal County
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center Financial Assistance — Pinal County
CountyBanner Health offers charity care and discounted care to uninsured, underinsured, and medically indigent patients at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center and other Banner hospitals serving Pinal County. Free (charity) care is available to patients at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and discounted care extends up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Patient Financial Services staff help complete the application. Call 1-888-264-2127 to apply or ask questions.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
In this county: Charity care is free at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; discounts apply up to 400%. Final approval is based on the hospital's review of income and household size.
Transportation in Pinal County
Central Arizona Regional Transit and Cotton Express — Pinal County Senior and Disabled Riders
CountyCentral Arizona Regional Transit (CART) runs intercity bus service between Casa Grande, Coolidge, Florence, and Eloy, and Cotton Express runs local Coolidge routes. Reduced fares are available for seniors and riders with disabilities, and dial-a-ride / demand-response trips serve those who cannot use fixed routes. Many Pinal County senior centers also run van rides to meals and medical visits through the Region V Area Agency on Aging. Call 1-520-723-7195 or the Pinal County transit line for schedules, fares, and dial-a-ride eligibility.
Estimated service value: about $0 a year
In this county: Reduced-fare age and dial-a-ride service areas are set by the transit operator and may vary by route. Confirm fares and coverage before travel.
Local agencies serving Pinal 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.
Central Arizona Aging (CAA), the designated Area Agency on Aging for Pinal and Gila counties
Runs: Central Arizona Aging
Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA), the Community Action Agency delivering LIHEAP for Pinal County under Arizona DES
Banner Health (Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, plus Banner Goldfield and Banner Ironwood serving Pinal County)
Runs: Banner Casa Grande Medical Center Financial Assistance
City of Coolidge Transit Department operating Central Arizona Regional Transit (CART) and Cotton Express, coordinated with Pinal County
Arizona and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Pinal 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.