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Senior benefits in Perry County, Missouri

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Seniors in Perry County, Missouri have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, housing costs, food, energy bills, and more. Aging Matters (Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging) serves as the local starting point for connecting older adults and caregivers to services in this area. Other county-level resources include Mercy Hospital Perry's financial assistance program for those who need help with medical bills, energy cost help through the LIHEAP program delivered locally by East Missouri Action Agency, and rides to appointments and services through Southeast Missouri Transportation Service. State programs available here include MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind and Disabled, the Missouri Property Tax Credit, Missouri SHIP free Medicare counseling, and Senior Meals, among others. Federal programs also apply across many areas of need. Each program listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final decision on eligibility.

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Last verified · October 8, 2026

Local starting point

Aging Matters (Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging) — Missouri Area Agency on Aging network (DHSS Senior and Disability Services)

1-800-392-8771

See which of these Perry County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Perry County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Perry County. Start here.

Elder Services in Perry County

Programs here typically provide services worth $500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging (Aging Matters (Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging)) — Perry

County · Missouri

Aging Matters (Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging) is the Area Agency on Aging for Perry County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Congregate and home-delivered meals through the Perryville senior center, family caregiver support, in-home services, long-term care ombudsman, Medicare/benefits information and assistance, and coordination of contracted transportation. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-800-392-8771 to get started.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-800-392-8771Last verified · October 7, 2026

Energy Assistance in Perry County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.

Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Perry

County · Missouri

Missouri's Energy Assistance and Energy Crisis Intervention programs (LIHEAP) help income-eligible households in Perry County pay heating and cooling bills and resolve utility emergencies. The DSS Family Support Division funds the program, and East Missouri Action Agency (EMAA) takes applications for this county. Winter and summer components run on their own seasons while funds last. Call 1-800-392-8663 to apply.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-800-392-8663Last verified · October 1, 2026

Healthcare in Perry County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Mercy Hospital Perry (formerly Perry County Memorial Hospital), Perryville) — Perry

County · Missouri

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Perry County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Mercy Hospital Perry (formerly Perry County Memorial Hospital), Perryville for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. The Perryville hospital now operates as Mercy Hospital Perry (pchmo.org redirects to https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-perry/). Financial assistance is administered system-wide by Mercy.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-573-547-2536Last verified · October 8, 2026

Transportation in Perry County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Senior & Disabled Transit (Southeast Missouri Transportation Service (SMTS, Inc.)) — Perry

County · Missouri

Southeast Missouri Transportation Service (SMTS, Inc.) serves Perry County with Door-to-door demand-response plus local and long-distance routes; office hours Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Perryville office at 4 North Spring Street, Suite A. 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 1-573-547-8016 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-573-547-8016Last verified · October 2, 2026

Local agencies serving Perry 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.

Missouri and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Perry County and across the rest of Missouri. Full details are on the Missouri benefits page.

Money & income3 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs9 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food7 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes9 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care6 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal5 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

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.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.