Senior benefits in Montgomery County, Missouri

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging (NEMO AAA) is the Area Agency on Aging for Montgomery County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Region 5 Area Agency on Aging in Kirksville, serving 16 northeast Missouri counties. Programs include information and referral/assistance, in-home services, congregate and home-delivered nutrition, legal assistance, the long-term care ombudsman program, transportation (contracted with OATS Transit), caregiver resources and respite, advocacy, and an in-house wellness center. Site states: "NEMO AAA programs and services are available for anyone above the age of 60 or a caregiver who resides in the counties of Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Warren." The services list and the age-60 sentence quoted above both appear on the NEMO AAA home page (https://nemoaaa.org/), which is cited here because the deeper pages https://nemoaaa.org/services/ and https://nemoaaa.org/services-by-county/ rate-limit automated fetchers (HTTP 429) and 403 plain fetchers; they load normally in a browser. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-660-665-4682 to get started.

$500–$6,000/yr

Missouri's Energy Assistance and Energy Crisis Intervention programs (LIHEAP) help income-eligible households in Montgomery County pay heating and cooling bills and resolve utility emergencies. The DSS Family Support Division funds the program, and North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) takes applications for this county. Winter and summer components run on their own seasons while funds last. Call 1-573-564-4002 to apply.

$300–$1,000/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Montgomery County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Hermann Area District Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Nearest district hospital to southern Montgomery County (Montgomery County has no hospital of its own). Page describes a "Financial Assistance/Sliding Fee Discount Program based on family size and income to ensure that patients have access to primary care services regardless of their ability to pay." Hospital main line (573) 486-2191; financial assistance 573-486-2169.

OATS Transit serves Montgomery County with OATS Transit is a shared-ride, demand-response public transportation service covering 87 rural Missouri counties. Reservations are taken 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (next-day service must be requested by 1:00 pm). Fares are paid in advance by card or by adding funds to a rider account; drivers do not accept payment on the bus. Montgomery County routes: Warrenton every Wednesday. Fares $2.00 in-town / $3.00 county / $4.00 adjacent county. InterCity routes: Hwy 19 & I-70 from Wellsville to St. Charles on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday, and Hwy 19 & I-70 from Jonesburg to Columbia on the 2nd Friday ($10.00 round trip, appointments 10am-2pm). Pickup points: Montgomery City Senior Center (138 S Allen), New Florence (Jct 19 & I-70 McDonald's) and the Jonesburg commuter lot.. Older adults and people with disabilities can use these services for medical appointments, shopping, and other essential trips. Rides are free or low-cost depending on the service. Call 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.

$150–$1,500/yr