Senior benefits in Carroll County, Missouri

Care Connection for Aging Services is the Area Agency on Aging for Carroll County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Region 3 Area Agency on Aging in Warrensburg. Services listed: nutrition, care management, family caregiver support, in-home services, health education, fitness and recreation, disease management, falls prevention, long-term care ombudsman program, benefits counseling, Medicare information and counseling, Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance, senior transportation. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-660-747-3107 to get started.

Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year

Missouri's Energy Assistance and Energy Crisis Intervention programs (LIHEAP) help income-eligible households in Carroll County pay heating and cooling bills and resolve utility emergencies. The DSS Family Support Division funds the program, and Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) takes applications for this county. Winter and summer components run on their own seasons while funds last. Call 1-660-886-7476 to apply.

Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Carroll County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Carroll County Memorial Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Carrollton, MO. Policy states "The Carroll County Memorial Hospital Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) exists to provide eligible patients or other responsible parties partially or fully discounted emergent or medically-necessary care." Family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level may qualify for discounts up to 100%; 200-400% may receive up to 60%. Patient Advocate at ext. 7200.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Carroll County has adopted Missouri's senior property tax credit (SB 190): homeowners 62 or older can freeze the real-estate tax bill on their primary home, so it stops rising in later years. Applications: The deadline will be June 30 of each year. Carroll County adopted a Senior Property Tax Relief ordinance (https://www.carrollcountymo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/senior-tax-credit-ordinance.pdf). The Collector-Treasurer page links the application, an FAQ and the ordinance. Applications must be signed before a notary and filed with the Collector's office; the Collector auto-renews the credit in subsequent years as long as the owner of record does not change. Apply through the county's program office.

Estimated bill savings: $100–$2,000 a year

OATS Transit serves Carroll County. Note that Carroll County uses a different OATS office number. Service to Warrensburg 4th Wednesday, Marshall 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Sedalia 2nd Wednesday. Senior Center service from Carrollton Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (shopping) and Monday/Friday medical/business; from Bogard/Norborne Thursdays. Fares $2.50 in-town / $5.00 county. Toll-free 800-831-9217. OATS Transit is open to riders of any age — the page for this county states it is 'available to anyone regardless of age, income, disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin'. Fares are listed above, but riders age 60 and older — and riders with disabilities — who travel under the Area Agency on Aging contract do not pay a set fare. They are asked to contribute what they can instead. Ask about the AAA contract when you book. Call ahead, as rides are scheduled in advance. Call 1-816-279-3131 for schedules, fares, or to book a ride.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year