Senior benefits in Henry County, Missouri

Care Connection for Aging Services is the Area Agency on Aging for Henry 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 Henry County pay heating and cooling bills and resolve utility emergencies. The DSS Family Support Division funds the program, and West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA) takes applications for this county. Winter and summer components run on their own seasons while funds last. Call 1-660-476-2185 to apply.

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

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Henry County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. 1600 N. Second Street, Clinton, MO. Page states "Financial assistance is determined using current federal poverty guidelines", "Patients with incomes at or below 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) may receive a 100% discount", 101-250% of FPG qualifies for an 80% discount, and uninsured patients get "A 40% discount off full charges for medically necessary services" automatically. Applications must be turned in to Patient Accounts within 240 days of receiving a bill. Page contact numbers: Scheduling 660.890.7300, Switchboard 660.885.5511. verbatim_caveat: gvmh.org sits behind Cloudflare and 403s plain fetchers - a browser user agent is required.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Henry 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: Applications are due by June 30th of the tax year. Henry County Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2025-0529, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR ELIGIBLE SENIOR CITIZENS PURSUANT TO SECTION 137.1050, RSMO", intended to take effect with the 2025 tax year. The full ordinance text is published on the county page. The freeze applies to all ad valorem taxes including school, township and fire district levies. Homestead includes the dwelling, non-commercial accessory structures and up to five (5) acres of contiguous land. Applicants must not be delinquent on real property taxes. The page also links "2027 Senior Tax Relief Application" and the amendments PDF. Apply through the county's program office.

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

OATS Transit serves Henry County with Service to Golden Valley Hospital and local service in Warsaw and Clinton Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; service to Clinton 2nd and 4th Thursday; Windsor Senior Center service Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fares $2.50 in-town / $5.00 county. 24-hour advance scheduling. Toll-free 800-276-6287. 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 1-660-827-2611 for schedules, fares, or to book a ride.

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