Senior benefits in Montmorency County, Michigan
Seniors in Montmorency County, Michigan have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. Region 9 Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults to Older Americans Act Services covering meals, in-home help, and more. The Montmorency County Commission on Aging offers Senior Transportation for those who need a ride to appointments or errands. Help with heating bills may be available through the Heat & Utility Assistance program run by Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency. If you receive care at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena, their Patient Financial Assistance program may help reduce medical costs. At the state level, programs like the Michigan Home Heating Credit, MI Choice Waiver Program, and MMAP Medicare counseling can provide meaningful support. Federal programs also apply here, covering areas like food, prescription costs, and veterans' benefits. Each program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · September 26, 2026
Local starting point
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging (Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, NEMCSA)
1-800-219-2273
See which of these Montmorency County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Montmorency County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Montmorency County. Start here.
Elder Services in Montmorency County
Programs here are typically worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Montmorency County)
CountyRegion 9 Area Agency on Aging, run by Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA), serves older adults in Montmorency County. Services include home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home and personal care, respite and 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 1-800-219-2273 to ask what help is available.
$1,500–$6,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Montmorency County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,205 a year to an eligible household.
Home Heating & Energy Assistance — MDHHS State Emergency Relief (Montmorency County)
CountyHelp with heat and utility bills in Montmorency County comes from MDHHS State Emergency Relief, Michigan's LIHEAP program, which is applied for through MI Bridges. State Emergency Relief can pay toward a past-due electric, natural gas, propane or wood-heat bill and can stop a shutoff. In Montmorency County the Michigan Energy Assistance Program partner is the Superior Watershed Partnership, at 906-273-2742; households in an energy crisis can apply to State Emergency Relief through MDHHS or directly to the Superior Watershed Partnership. Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA, 989-358-4600) is still the Community Action agency here, but its services list now shows weatherization and water-bill help, not heat or utility bill payment. Dial 211 for other local help.
$200–$2,205/yr
Healthcare in Montmorency County
MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena — Patient Financial Assistance (Montmorency County)
CountyMontmorency County residents are served by MyMichigan Health hospitals, with MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and MyMichigan Medical Center Gaylord nearby. The system offers patient financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care. No one is denied care for inability to pay, and a sliding-fee discount is available based on family size and income. Call 1-844-832-1956 to request an application.
Transportation in Montmorency County
Programs here are typically worth $100–$800 a year to an eligible household.
Montmorency County Commission on Aging — Senior Transportation (Montmorency County)
CountyThe Montmorency County Commission on Aging in Atlanta offers volunteer-based transportation for older adults to medical appointments and essential errands when rides are available. Call 989-785-2580 to ask about a ride and current availability.
$100–$800/yr
In this county: Transportation is volunteer-based and offered only when rides are available; it is not a guaranteed fixed-route service. Call ahead to confirm. Not legal or financial advice.
Local agencies serving Montmorency 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.
MyMichigan Health (MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena)
Montmorency County Commission on Aging (MCCOA)
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging (Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, NEMCSA)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Michigan and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Montmorency 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.