Senior benefits in Yavapai County, Arizona
Seniors in Yavapai County, Arizona have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs, medical costs, and long-term care. The NACOG Area Agency on Aging serves as a key local starting point, connecting older adults to services under the Older Americans Act. Local programs also include NACOG Utility & Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for help with energy bills, Dignity Health Financial Assistance through Yavapai Regional Medical Center for those facing medical costs, and Cottonwood Area Transit's Reduced-Fare Bus and ADA Paratransit options for getting around. At the state level, programs like the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), the Arizona Family Caregiver Support Program, and the Senior Property Valuation Protection Option may provide meaningful relief. Veterans in the county may also qualify for programs such as Arizona Veteran Benefits Counselors and the Arizona Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption. Federal programs add even more options. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the program's agency makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · September 28, 2026
Local starting point
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Area Agency on Aging, Region III
1-877-521-3500
See which of these Yavapai County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Yavapai County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Yavapai County. Start here.
Elder Services in Yavapai County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
NACOG Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Yavapai County)
CountyThe NACOG Area Agency on Aging (Region III), run by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments, serves older adults in Yavapai 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
Energy Assistance in Yavapai County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,500 a year.
NACOG Utility & Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) (Yavapai County)
CountyNACOG Community Services delivers low-income energy (LIHEAP) and utility assistance for Yavapai 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
Healthcare in Yavapai County
Dignity Health Financial Assistance — Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Yavapai County)
CountyDignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott offers charity care and discounted payment for uninsured and underinsured patients. Uninsured or underinsured patients with family income up to 200% of the federal poverty level may receive a full (100%) discount on eligible hospital charges, with sliding-scale discounts above that. Call 928-771-5151 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
In this county: CommonSpirit / Dignity Health policy: 100% charity discount for uninsured or underinsured patients up to 200% of the federal poverty level, with sliding-scale discounts above that. Physician charges may not be covered. The hospital makes the final determination. Not legal or financial advice.
Transportation in Yavapai County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$900 a year to an eligible household.
Cottonwood Area Transit — Reduced-Fare Bus & ADA Paratransit (Yavapai County)
CountyCottonwood Area Transit runs fixed-route buses across Cottonwood, Clarkdale, and the Verde Villages, plus an ADA paratransit van service for people who cannot use the fixed-route bus because of a disability. Riders age 60 and over, people with disabilities, and veterans pay a reduced fare. Call 928-634-2287 to apply for ADA service or a reduced-fare pass.
Estimated service value: $150–$900 a year
In this county: Reduced fare (about half of the regular fare) applies to seniors 60+, people with disabilities, and veterans; ADA paratransit requires a disability-based application. Fixed-route service covers the Verde Valley area of Yavapai County; Prescott-area riders and rural Yavapai rely on other operators and NACOG AAA transportation. Fares set by the city and can change. Not legal or financial advice.
Local agencies serving Yavapai 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.
Dignity Health / CommonSpirit Health
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Area Agency on Aging, Region III
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Community Services
Arizona and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Yavapai 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.