Senior Benefits Checklist · 2026
Wayne CountyMissouri
46
programs in this county
18
categories of help
Oct 8, 2026
sources last verified
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Highest value · estimates per year
- 1
1-573-751-3779mvc.dps.mo.govLong Term Care
$20,000–$60,000/yrService value
- 2
Home & Community Based Services (Nursing-Home-Level Care at Home)
1-866-835-3505health.mo.govLong Term Care
$10,000–$60,000/yrService value
- 3
$6,000–$40,000/yrService value
- 4
VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)
1-800-827-1000va.govVeteran Benefits
$12,000–$34,488/yrCash
- 5
$8,000–$20,000/yrLower bills
- 6
1-877-222-8387va.govHealthcare
$5,000–$20,000/yrLower bills
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- Social Security card
- Medicare card
- Proof of income
- Bank statements
- Proof of address
- Medication list
- Insurance cards
More programs in Wayne County
By category · 12 shown
Income Support
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
$11,928–$17,892/yrCash1-800-772-1213
Employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
$15,000–$17,000/yrCash1-877-872-5627
Housing
HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
$5,000–$15,000/yrLower bills1-800-955-2232
Health Coverage
MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind & Disabled (MHABD)
$4,000–$15,000/yrService value1-855-373-9994
$3,000–$12,000/yrService value1-855-373-9994
Healthcare
CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)
$3,000–$15,000/yrLower bills1-800-733-8387
+2 more at the link
Cash Assistance
Blind Pension & Supplemental Aid to the Blind
$5,000–$11,388/yrCash1-866-877-8155
Utility Assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
$3,000–$8,000/yrLower bills
Weatherization Assistance Program — Missouri
$1,000–$8,000/yrLower bills1-573-751-2254
+1 more at the link
Medicare Savings
Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI-1) — Missouri
$2,000–$8,000/yrPremium savings1-855-373-4636
Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savings1-800-772-1213
+3 more at the link
28 more programs are listed at discoverseniorbenefits.com/benefits/missouri/wayne. The check on the front finds the ones that fit you.
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Aging Matters (Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging) — Missouri Area Agency on Aging network (DHSS Senior and Disability Services)