Senior benefits in Marshall County, Kansas

The Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NEKAAA) in Hiawatha serves Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha and Washington counties, including Marshall 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

Kansas DCF (the Department for Children and Families) has a service center in Marshall County, in Marysville at 406 N. 3rd St., Suite 2, Marysville, KS 66508. Phone: 785-562-5338. 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

Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH) in Marysville offers financial assistance to eligible patients who cannot pay for medically necessary care. Eligibility is based on insurance or other ways to pay, income, family size, assets and any special situation you want considered. You must complete the financial assistance application, send tax returns, bank statements and pay stubs, and apply for all other help you may qualify for, including Medicaid. You can raise money worries at any point during your care, and you can apply any time before the account gets a court judgment. For more information, call the business office at 785-562-4450.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year