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2026 Senior Benefits Checklist
Lewis County, Missouri

45 programs18 categoriesEvery one linked to its official sourceLast verified · August 24, 2026

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Start here — the free 5-minute benefits check

  1. 1Answer a few plain-English questions (age, ZIP, rough income).
  2. 2See which of these programs fit — with a dollar estimate for each.
  3. 3Call or apply to your top match, using this sheet's phone numbers.

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Caregiver Support

1 program

  • Family Caregiver Support — Missouri

    1-800-235-5503health.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Cash Assistance

1 program

  • Blind Pension & Supplemental Aid to the Blind

    $5,000–$11,388/yr

    1-866-877-8155dss.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Elder Services

1 program

  • Area Agency on Aging (Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging (NEMO AAA)) — Lewis

    $500–$6,000/yr

    1-660-665-4682health.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Employment

1 program

  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

    $15,000–$17,000/yr

    1-877-872-5627www.dol.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

Energy Assistance

2 programs

  • LIHEAP — Energy Assistance & Energy Crisis Intervention (Missouri)

    $300–$1,100/yr

    1-855-373-4636dss.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Lewis

    $300–$1,000/yr

    1-573-564-4002dss.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Food Assistance

3 programs

  • Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

    $1,500–$4,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Congregate Meals at Senior Centers

    $1,000–$2,500/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors

    $280–$2,400/yr

    1-800-221-5689www.fna.usda.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Health Coverage

2 programs

  • MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind & Disabled (MHABD)

    $4,000–$15,000/yr

    1-855-373-9994dss.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • MO HealthNet Spend Down

    $3,000–$12,000/yr

    1-855-373-9994dssmanuals.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Healthcare

3 programs

  • VA Health Care

    $5,000–$20,000/yr

    1-877-222-8387www.va.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)

    $3,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-733-8387www.va.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Housing

2 programs

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

    $8,000–$20,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

    $5,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Income Support

1 program

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    $11,928–$17,892/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Long Term Care

3 programs

  • Home & Community Based Services (Nursing-Home-Level Care at Home)

    $10,000–$60,000/yr

    1-866-835-3505health.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Missouri Veterans Homes

    $20,000–$60,000/yr

    1-573-751-3779mvc.dps.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    $6,000–$40,000/yr

    1-800-633-4227www.medicaid.govLast verified · June 21, 2026

Medicare Savings

3 programs

  • Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI-1) — Missouri

    $2,000–$8,000/yr

    1-855-373-4636dss.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)

    $4,000–$5,300/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

    $2,435–$3,500/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Nutrition

1 program

  • Senior Meals — Home-Delivered & Congregate (Missouri)

    $500–$2,500/yr

    1-800-235-5503health.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Supportive Services

3 programs

  • National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)

    $1,000–$5,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)

    $500–$3,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Tax Relief

3 programs

  • Social Security State Income Tax Exemption — Missouri

    $100–$2,000/yr

    dor.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)

    $0–$1,125/yr

    1-800-829-1040www.irs.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Missouri Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker)

    $100–$1,100/yr

    dor.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Transportation

1 program

  • Senior & Disabled Transit (OATS Transit) — Lewis

    $150–$1,500/yr

    660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287www.oatstransit.orgLast verified · August 24, 2026

Utility Assistance

3 programs

  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

    $3,000–$8,000/yr

    www.energy.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Weatherization Assistance Program — Missouri

    $1,000–$8,000/yr

    1-573-751-2254dnr.mo.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

  • Federal Lifeline

    $111–$411/yr

    1-800-234-9473www.fcc.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Veteran Benefits

1 program

  • VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)

    $12,000–$34,488/yr

    1-800-827-1000www.va.govLast verified · August 24, 2026

Prepare & get help

Documents to gather before applying

  • Photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
  • Social Security card
  • Medicare card (if enrolled)
  • Proof of income (award letter, pay stubs, pension statement)
  • Recent bank statements
  • Proof of residency (utility bill or lease)
  • List of current medications
  • Insurance cards

Local starting point

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging (NEMO AAA) — Missouri Area Agency on Aging network (DHSS Senior and Disability Services)

1-660-665-4682

Your local Area Agency on Aging can walk through any program on this list by phone.

45 programs covering Lewis County are checked at discoverseniorbenefits.com · program data last verified August 24, 2026. Programs and eligibility rules change — the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice. Generated August 25, 2026.

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