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Senior benefits in Doniphan County, Kansas

Seniors in Doniphan County, Kansas, and the family members who help them, can find many kinds of benefit help close to home. The Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NEKAAA) is the local starting point for senior services and caregiver support. The Doniphan County Council on Aging runs Doniphan County public transportation, which can help with getting to appointments and errands. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) handles Food Assistance, cash help, and LIEAP energy assistance for local residents. Kansas also offers programs for health care, in-home care, property tax relief, free Medicare counseling through SHICK, and veterans' services. Federal programs may apply here too. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency that runs each program makes the final decision on who is eligible.

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Last verified · October 23, 2026

Local starting point

Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NEKAAA)

1-785-742-7152 (toll free 1-800-883-2549)

See which of these Doniphan County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Doniphan County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Doniphan County. Start here.

Elder Services in Doniphan County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging services (Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging) — Doniphan

County · Kansas

The Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NEKAAA) in Hiawatha serves Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha and Washington counties, including Doniphan County. It helps people live on their own in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Services include group (congregate) meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, case management, in-home services, information and assistance, health promotion programs and volunteer opportunities. The office is at 1803 Oregon, Hiawatha. Call 785-742-7152 (toll free 800-883-2549).

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-785-742-7152 (toll free 1-800-883-2549)Last verified · October 23, 2026

General Assistance in Doniphan County

Kansas DCF benefits (Food Assistance, cash, LIEAP) — Doniphan

County · Kansas

Kansas DCF (the Department for Children and Families) does not list a service center in Doniphan County. The closest DCF service centers are in Atchison (710 S. 9th St., Suite C, Atchison, KS 66002; phone 913-367-5345) and Hiawatha (912 S. Morrill Ave., Hiawatha, KS 66434; phone 785-742-7186). DCF runs Food Assistance (SNAP), cash assistance and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). LIEAP pays part of winter home heating costs once a year for households with gross income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. You can apply online through the DCF Self-Service Portal, or call DCF Benefits Assistance at 1-888-369-4777 for food, cash and child care assistance. LIEAP is open only during its winter application period; during that time you can apply online or ask your local DCF Service Center for a paper application.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-888-369-4777Last verified · October 23, 2026

Transportation in Doniphan County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Doniphan County public transportation — Doniphan

County · Kansas

The Doniphan County Council on Aging runs public transportation to doctor's appointments, shopping, work and recreation for a fee. Rides run Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and you must reserve ahead. Local rides of 25 miles or less one way (St. Joseph, Hiawatha, Atchison and anywhere in Doniphan County) are $10.00 round trip. Longer rides (Kansas City, Topeka, Leavenworth, Seneca, Horton, Sabetha and others) are $35.00 round trip. Service is closed on holidays and in bad weather. Call 785-985-2380.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-785-985-2380Last verified · October 23, 2026

Local agencies serving Doniphan 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.

Kansas and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Doniphan County and across the rest of Kansas. Full details are on the Kansas benefits page.

Money & income2 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs8 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food6 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes12 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care7 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal7 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

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.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.