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Senior benefits in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Seniors in Leavenworth County, Kansas, can tap into help at the local, state, and federal levels. A good first stop is the Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services in Leavenworth and can point you toward other support. The Kansas DCF service center in Leavenworth is another local place to ask about help such as Kansas Food Assistance (SNAP). If you have a hospital bill, Saint John Hospital offers financial assistance. At the state level, programs include KanCare, Medicare Savings Programs, the Kansas Senior Care Act, the Kansas Homestead Refund, and free Medicare counseling through SHICK. Veterans may also find added help through the Kansas Office of Veterans Services. Many federal programs apply here too, including help with food, health costs, and prescriptions. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Remember that the agency running each program makes the final decision about who qualifies.

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Kansas programs

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Federal programs

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Last verified · October 23, 2026

Local starting point

Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging (Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS)

1-913-573-8531

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

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Programs run in Leavenworth County

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

Elder Services in Leavenworth County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging) — Leavenworth

County · Kansas

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging plans, funds and runs programs for older adults who live in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties, including Leavenworth County. It is the single point of entry to aging services, with a focus on helping older adults keep living in their own homes. Programs include supports for aging at home, nutrition (meals), caregiver support, in-home services, dementia care, case management, fitness, Medicare assistance, and help with long-term care and rehabilitation. The office is at the Midtown Metro Center, 849-C North 47th St, Kansas City, Kansas, open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 913-573-8531.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-913-573-8531Last verified · October 23, 2026

General Assistance in Leavenworth County

Kansas DCF service center (Leavenworth) — Leavenworth

County · Kansas

Kansas DCF (the Department for Children and Families) has a service center in Leavenworth County, in Leavenworth at 515 Limit St., Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Phone: 913-680-2200. 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 →1-913-680-2200 (toll free 1-888-369-4777)Last verified · October 23, 2026

Healthcare in Leavenworth County

Hospital financial assistance (Saint John Hospital) — Leavenworth

County · Kansas

Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth has a Financial Assistance Program for uninsured or underinsured patients who come for emergency or other medically necessary care. It gives financial relief to patients who qualify based on a comparison of their financial resources and/or income to the federal poverty guidelines. To qualify, fill out a Financial Assistance Application; financial counselors can help you find ways to cover your cost of care. If you have questions about the program or the application, call 913-596-4803.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-913-596-4803Last verified · October 23, 2026

Local agencies serving Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth 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.