Senior benefits in Lenawee County, Michigan
Seniors aged 65 and older in Lenawee County, Michigan have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging serves as a key local starting point, connecting older adults to services under the Older Americans Act. Locally, residents may also find help through the Community Action Agency (CAAJLH) for home heating and energy costs, Lenawee Public Transit's Adrian Dial-A-Ride for reduced-fare rides, and ProMedica Financial Assistance at Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital for medical bills. At the state level, programs like the MI Choice Waiver Program, Michigan Home Heating Credit, MMAP Medicare counseling, and Michigan Caregiver Support offer additional layers of help. Federal programs covering health, food, and financial assistance are available here as well. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision, so reaching out directly is the best next step.
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Michigan programs
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Federal programs
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Last verified · September 26, 2026
Local starting point
WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging (Region 2)
517-592-1974
See which of these Lenawee County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Lenawee County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Lenawee County. Start here.
Elder Services in Lenawee County
Programs here are typically worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Lenawee County)
CountyWellWise Services, the Area Agency on Aging for Region 2, serves older adults in Lenawee County. Services include home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home and personal care, caregiver support, Medicare and 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 517-592-1974 to ask what help is available.
$1,500–$6,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Lenawee County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Home Heating & Energy Assistance — Community Action Agency (CAAJLH) (Lenawee County)
CountyThe Community Action Agency serving Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties (CAAJLH) delivers low-income energy assistance for Lenawee County, including help with electric, natural gas, and deliverable-fuel bills, shutoff protection, and home weatherization. Apply for state energy help through MI Bridges, dial 211 for local referrals, or call CAAJLH at 1-800-491-0004.
$200–$1,500/yr
Healthcare in Lenawee County
ProMedica Financial Assistance — Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital (Lenawee County)
CountyProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital in Adrian offers financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care. Free care is available for households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, with sliding-scale discounts for incomes between 200% and 400%. Call patient billing at 1-844-373-0871 to apply.
In this county: Free care for household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; sliding-scale discounts for income between 200% and 400% FPL. The hospital makes the final determination. Not legal or financial advice.
Transportation in Lenawee County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
Lenawee Transportation / Adrian Dial-A-Ride — Reduced-Fare Rides (Lenawee County)
CountyLenawee Transportation runs Adrian Dial-A-Ride, a curb-to-curb public ride service. Senior citizens and people with disabilities ride at a reduced fare. Call 517-265-6611 to schedule a pickup and ask about the reduced-fare rate.
$200–$1,000/yr
In this county: Reduced fares for seniors and people with disabilities are set by Lenawee Public Transit and can change. Adrian Dial-A-Ride mainly serves the Adrian city area; ask about county coverage. Not legal or financial advice.
Local agencies serving Lenawee 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.
WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging (Region 2)
Community Action Agency, Jackson Lenawee Hillsdale (CAAJLH)
ProMedica (Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital, Adrian)
Lenawee Public Transit (Adrian Dial-A-Ride)
Michigan and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Lenawee 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.
