Senior benefits in Huron County, Michigan
Seniors aged 65 and older in Huron County, Michigan have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. Region VII Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults to Older Americans Act Services covering meals, transportation, and more. Other county-specific resources include McLaren Thumb Region Financial Assistance for medical costs, Home Heating & Energy Assistance through the Human Development Commission, and Thumb Area Transit's Reduced-Fare Public Transportation for getting around. At the state level, programs like the Michigan Home Heating Credit, MI Choice Waiver Program, MMAP Medicare counseling, and Michigan Caregiver Support can make a real difference for seniors and their families. Veterans in the county may also qualify for Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grants or the Michigan Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption. Federal programs add another layer of support on top of all this. Every listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the agency behind each program 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 Huron County programs you may qualify for.
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Income limits, new requirements, how to apply — see what’s changed across senior benefit programs, from the official source in plain English.
Programs run in Huron County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Huron County. Start here.
Elder Services in Huron 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 (Huron County)
CountyRegion VII Area Agency on Aging serves older adults in Huron 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 Huron County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Home Heating & Energy Assistance — Human Development Commission (Huron County)
CountyThe Human Development Commission (HDC) is the Community Action Agency for Huron County and helps with heat and electric bills, shutoff/disconnection emergencies, and energy-cost reduction. Apply for state energy help through MI Bridges, dial 211 for local referrals, or call HDC at 1-800-843-6394.
$200–$1,500/yr
Healthcare in Huron County
McLaren Thumb Region Financial Assistance (Huron County)
CountyMcLaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe offers financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on family size, income, and assets, and applications are accepted up to 240 days after the first billing statement. Ask a financial counselor or call 1-844-321-1557 to apply.
In this county: Financial assistance is income- and asset-based by family size; apply within 240 days of the first billing statement. The hospital makes the final determination. Not legal or financial advice.
Transportation in Huron County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,200 a year to an eligible household.
Thumb Area Transit — Reduced-Fare Public Transportation (Huron County)
CountyThumb Area Transit provides public, curb-to-curb bus service across Huron County. Seniors (60+), riders 18 and under, and people with disabilities ride at half the regular fare. Call 1-800-322-1125 or 989-269-2121 to schedule a ride.
$200–$1,200/yr
In this county: Half fare for seniors (60+) and people with disabilities. Fares and rules are set by Thumb Area Transit and can change. Not legal or financial advice.
Local agencies serving Huron 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.
McLaren Thumb Region (McLaren Health Care)
Human Development Commission (HDC)
Michigan and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Huron 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.