Senior benefits in Gladwin County, Michigan
Seniors in Gladwin County, Michigan have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, home energy costs, transportation, and more. Region VII Area Agency on Aging is a key local starting point, connecting older adults to Older Americans Act Services such as meals, in-home help, and caregiver support. If you need help paying a heating bill, Mid Michigan Community Action offers a Home Heating & Energy Assistance program. MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin provides financial assistance for medical costs through MyMichigan Health Financial Assistance. For getting around, Gladwin City-County Transit offers a Reduced-Fare Dial-A-Ride option. State programs here include Michigan Home Heating Credit, MI Choice Waiver Program, MMAP Medicare counseling, and Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grants, among many others. Federal programs also apply across a broad range of needs. Each program listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · September 26, 2026
Local starting point
Region VII Area Agency on Aging
1-800-858-1637
See which of these Gladwin County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Gladwin County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Gladwin County. Start here.
Elder Services in Gladwin County
Programs here are typically worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Region VII Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Gladwin County)
CountyRegion VII Area Agency on Aging serves older adults in Gladwin County. Services include home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home and personal care, caregiver support, Medicare/Medicaid counseling (MMAP), long-term care options counseling, and help applying for the MI Choice waiver. Adults age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities, can call 1-800-858-1637 to ask what help is available.
$1,500–$6,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Gladwin County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Home Heating & Energy Assistance — Mid Michigan Community Action (Gladwin County)
CountyMid Michigan Community Action (MMCAA) delivers low-income energy assistance for Gladwin County, including help with electric, natural gas, and deliverable-fuel bills and shutoff protection. Apply for state energy help through MI Bridges, dial 211 for local referrals, or call the Gladwin County office at 989-426-2801.
$200–$1,500/yr
Healthcare in Gladwin County
MyMichigan Health Financial Assistance — MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin (Gladwin County)
CountyMyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin (MyMichigan Health) offers a Patient Financial Assistance Program for emergency and medically necessary care. A sliding-fee discount is available based on family size and income, and no one is denied needed care for inability to pay. Ask a financial counselor or call 1-844-832-1956 to apply.
Transportation in Gladwin County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,200 a year to an eligible household.
Gladwin City-County Transit — Reduced-Fare Dial-A-Ride (Gladwin County)
CountyGladwin City-County Transit (Gladwin Transit Authority) offers dial-a-ride, curb-to-curb service across Gladwin County. Riders age 60 and over and people with disabilities pay a reduced fare ($1.50 vs. the $3.00 adult fare). Call 989-426-6514 to schedule or cancel a ride.
$200–$1,200/yr
In this county: Reduced fare for riders 60+ and people with disabilities. Fares and reservation rules are set by Gladwin Transit Authority and can change. Not legal or financial advice.
Local agencies serving Gladwin 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.
Mid Michigan Community Action (MMCAA)
Michigan and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Gladwin County and across the rest of Michigan. Full details are on the Michigan benefits page.
Caregiver Support
Emergency Aid
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Michigan Home Heating CreditState$100–$600/yrOfficial source →
- State Emergency Relief — Energy & Heat (LIHEAP) + MEAPState$175–$1,200/yrOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrOfficial source →
Health Coverage
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- MMAP — Michigan's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Medicare Counseling)StateOfficial source →
Home Care
- Home Help Program (Medicaid Personal Care)State$3,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrOfficial source →
- MI Choice Waiver Program (Home & Community-Based Services)State$10,000–$60,000/yrOfficial source →
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Michigan)State$10,000–$80,000/yrOfficial source →
- Michigan Veteran Homes (State Long-Term Care)StateOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Program (Michigan) — QMB / SLMB / QIState$2,100–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Nutrition
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
- Michigan Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for 100% Disabled VeteransStateOfficial source →
- Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Claims Assistance (Free VA Claims Help)StateOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federalup to $1,125/yrOfficial source →
- Michigan Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Full Homestead Exemption)State$2,000–$5,200/yrOfficial source →
- Michigan Homestead Property Tax CreditState$100–$1,900/yrOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrOfficial source →
Nearby counties
County 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.