Senior benefits in Presque Isle County, Michigan
Seniors in Presque Isle County, Michigan have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, home services, utilities, transportation, and more. A strong local starting point is Region 9 Area Agency on Aging, which connects older adults to Older Americans Act Services right here in the county. The Presque Isle County Council on Aging offers free senior transportation, and the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency provides heat and utility assistance for those struggling with energy costs. McLaren Northern Michigan also offers a financial assistance program for eligible patients. At the state level, programs like MI Choice Waiver, Michigan Medicaid, the Michigan Home Heating Credit, and MMAP Medicare counseling may be available to qualifying residents. Federal programs add even more options for additional support. Every program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, so you can feel confident in the information. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 3, 2026
Local starting point
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging (Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, NEMCSA)
1-800-219-2273
See which of these Presque Isle County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Presque Isle County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Presque Isle County. Start here.
Elder Services in Presque Isle County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Presque Isle County)
County · MichiganRegion 9 Area Agency on Aging, run by Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA), serves older adults in Presque Isle 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.
Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Presque Isle County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$2,205 a year.
Home Heating & Energy Assistance — MDHHS State Emergency Relief (Presque Isle County)
County · MichiganHelp with heat and utility bills in Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle 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.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$2,205 a year
Healthcare in Presque Isle County
McLaren Northern Michigan — Financial Assistance (Presque Isle County)
County · MichiganPresque Isle County residents are served by McLaren Northern Michigan (Petoskey) and its Cheboygan campus, which offer financial assistance for emergency, catastrophic, and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on family size and income under McLaren's policy. Apply within 240 days of the first billing statement. Ask a financial counselor or call 1-844-321-1557.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Presque Isle County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Presque Isle County Council on Aging — Free Senior Transportation (Presque Isle County)
County · MichiganThe Presque Isle County Council on Aging provides free transportation for older adults and people with disabilities to medical and dental appointments, errands, and shopping in wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Scheduled group trips to Alpena and Cheboygan are also offered. Straits Regional Ride also serves the county. Call 989-766-8191 to book a ride.
Estimated service value: $200–$1,500 a year
In this county: Rides are scheduled in advance and depend on availability. Out-of-county group trips run on set dates and may require a minimum number of riders. Not legal or financial advice.
Local agencies serving Presque Isle 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 Health Care (McLaren Northern Michigan)
Presque Isle County Council on Aging (PICCOA)
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 Presque Isle County and across the rest of Michigan. Full details are on the Michigan benefits page.
Caregiver Support
- Michigan Caregiver Support (Family Caregiver Services)State · Michiganabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
Emergency Aid
- Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency GrantsState · MichiganOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Michigan Home Heating CreditState · Michigan$100–$600/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- State Emergency Relief — Energy & Heat (LIHEAP) + MEAPState · Michigan$175–$1,200/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Michigan Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled (AD-Care)State · Michigan$4,000–$30,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- MI Coordinated Health (Medicare-Medicaid Integrated Plan, formerly MI Health Link)State · Michiganabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- MMAP — Michigan's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Medicare Counseling)State · Michiganabout $0/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Home Care
- Home Help Program (Medicaid Personal Care)State · Michigan$3,000–$20,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- MI Choice Waiver Program (Home & Community-Based Services)State · Michigan$10,000–$60,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Michigan)State · Michigan$10,000–$80,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Michigan Veteran Homes (State Long-Term Care)State · MichiganOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Program (Michigan) — QMB / SLMB / QIState · Michigan$2,100–$8,000/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Nutrition
- Senior Project FRESH / Market FRESH (Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program)State · Michiganabout $25/yrService valueOfficial source →
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
- Michigan Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for 100% Disabled VeteransState · MichiganOfficial source →
- Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Claims Assistance (Free VA Claims Help)State · MichiganOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Michigan Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Full Homestead Exemption)State · Michigan$2,000–$5,200/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Michigan Homestead Property Tax CreditState · Michigan$100–$1,900/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrCashOfficial source →
Nearby counties
Local 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.