Senior benefits in Clermont County, Ohio
Clermont County, Ohio seniors and their families have access to a wide range of benefit programs — from local services to state and federal help. The Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) serves as the designated Area Agency on Aging for this region, connecting residents to programs like PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver enrollment and OSHIIP Medicare counseling. Clermont Senior Services, based in Batavia, runs its own independent senior levy-funded services and emergency aid — a local resource unique to this county. Help with home energy costs is available through the Clermont County Community Services, Inc., which administers HEAP, PIPP Plus, and the Winter Crisis Program locally. Clermont Transportation Connection offers Dial-A-Ride door-to-door service with reduced fares for seniors. Mercy Health Clermont Hospital in Batavia provides financial assistance for eligible patients. State programs such as the Ohio Homestead Exemption and Medicare Savings Programs may also apply, along with dozens of federal programs. Each listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified — the administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.
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Local programs
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Ohio programs
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Federal programs
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Categories
Local starting point
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for PSA 1, serving 5 counties: Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Warren. COA also administers the county-senior-levy-funded Elderly Services Programs in Butler, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties (~13,000 older adults served). One of Ohio's 12 PSA AAAs, most of which are multi-county.
513-721-1025
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Programs run in Clermont County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Clermont County. Start here.
Emergency Aid
Programs here are typically worth $200–$3,000 a year to an eligible household.
Clermont Senior Services — Senior Levy Services + Emergency Aid (Clermont County)
CountyClermont Senior Services (2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia, 513-724-1255) provides senior transportation (medical appointments, adult day service, senior centers, grocery shopping), in-home care, home-delivered meals, and case management for Clermont County residents 60+. Layered referrals: Clermont County Job and Family Services (emergency assistance, Medicaid); Clermont County Community Services (HEAP/PIPP+, 513-732-2277); Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (Title III/PASSPORT, 513-721-1025); Mercy Clermont FAP + HCAP; Ohio 2-1-1.
$200–$3,000/yr
Clermont County HEAP/PIPP+ Administering Agency — Home Energy Assistance (Clermont County)
CountyOhio HEAP for Clermont County residents: Clermont County Community Services, Inc. (513-732-2277) is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Clermont County. Income limit: 175% FPL (~$27,930 single). Apply via energyhelp.ohio.gov, by calling 1-800-282-0880, or at the local administering agency. PIPP+ (ongoing 6%-of-income utility plan) + Winter Crisis Program (Nov-March emergency tier) layer on top.
$200–$1,500/yr
Healthcare
Programs here are typically worth $500–$30,000 a year to an eligible household.
Mercy Health Clermont Hospital (Batavia) — Financial Assistance (Clermont County)
CountyClermont County hospital safety net: Clermont = Mercy Health Clermont (Batavia) — Bon Secours Mercy's in-county hospital, with Cincinnati systems at the western border. Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) requires hospitals receiving HCAP funds (essentially all Ohio acute-care hospitals) to provide basic, medically necessary hospital-level services free of charge to Ohio residents at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own Financial Assistance Program (typically sliding to 200-400% FPL) layers above HCAP. Apply at the hospital financial counseling office or at https://www.mercy.com/patient-resources/billing-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 513-732-8200.
$500–$30,000/yr
In this county: Clermont: Clermont = Mercy Health Clermont (Batavia) — Bon Secours Mercy's in-county hospital, with Cincinnati systems at the western border. Ohio HCAP guarantees free basic hospital-level care at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own FAP slides above that.
Nutrition
Programs here are typically worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) — Title III + OSHIIP + PASSPORT Enrollment (Clermont County)
CountyClermont County AAA = Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA). Services include: Title III Congregate + Home-Delivered Meals; OSHIIP (Medicare counseling); PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver enrollment + assessment; National Family Caregiver Support Program; Ohio Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program; Long-Term Care Options Counseling. Apply by calling the AAA at 513-721-1025.
$1,500–$6,000/yr
Transportation
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) Dial-A-Ride (Clermont County)
CountyClermont Transportation Connection (CTC, Batavia, founded 1977) — two fixed bus routes, county-wide Dial-A-Ride door-to-door demand-response service (schedule up to 14 days ahead), and ADA paratransit. Reduced fares for seniors and riders with disabilities on Dial-A-Ride. Ohio counties operate independent transit systems — fare structure varies. Call 513-732-7433 to schedule Dial-A-Ride; request the reduced senior fare.
$200–$2,000/yr
Ohio and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Clermont County and across the rest of Ohio. Full details are on the Ohio benefits page.
Emergency Aid
- County Veterans Service Commission Emergency Financial Assistance (All 88 Ohio Counties)StateOfficial source →
- HEAP — Home Energy Assistance Program (Ohio)State$200–$1,500/yrOfficial source →
- PIPP Plus — Percentage of Income Payment Plan PlusState$500–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
- Winter Crisis Program (WCP) — Emergency Heating AidState$175–$750/yrOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) — OhioState$200–$5,000/yrOfficial source →
- Ohio Medicaid — Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)State$4,000–$30,000/yrOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB/SLMB/QI) — OhioState$2,000–$5,000/yrOfficial source →
- OSHIIP — Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (Medicare Counseling)StateOfficial source →
- PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver — Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources TodayState$8,000–$60,000/yrOfficial source →
Home Care
- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)State$30,000–$80,000/yrOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Housing Assistance
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrOfficial source →
Long Term Care
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
Nutrition
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
- Free VA Claims Assistance from Ohio County Veterans Service OfficersStateOfficial source →
- Ohio Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Disabled VeteransStateOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federalup to $1,125/yrOfficial source →
- Ohio Enhanced Homestead Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans (No Income Test)State$800–$930/yrOfficial source →
- Ohio Homestead Exemption — Senior Property Tax ReductionState$200–$1,200/yrOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrOfficial source →
Nearby counties
County 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.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.