Senior benefits in Columbiana County, Ohio
Seniors in Columbiana County, Ohio have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs like energy bills, healthcare costs, transportation, and staying at home safely. Area Agency on Aging 11 (AAA11) is the local starting point for many of these programs, including PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver enrollment and OSHIIP Medicare counseling. Columbiana County Transit offers demand-response rides for seniors, with connections reaching into Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Columbiana County Community Action Agency administers HEAP, PIPP Plus, and the Winter Crisis Program to help with home energy costs. Columbiana County Emergency Aid provides referral coordination for those facing urgent needs. Salem Regional Medical Center and East Liverpool City Hospital both offer financial assistance programs for eligible residents. State programs such as the Ohio Homestead Exemption and Ohio Medicaid ABD 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 always 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
Area Agency on Aging 11 (AAA11) — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III. One of Ohio's 12 PSA AAAs (Planning and Service Areas), most of which are multi-county.
330-746-2938
See which of these Columbiana County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Columbiana County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Columbiana County. Start here.
Emergency Aid
Programs here are typically worth $200–$3,000 a year to an eligible household.
Columbiana County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
CountyColumbiana County emergency aid: (1) Columbiana County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Disability Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Ohio Medicaid (330-424-1471); (2) Area Agency on Aging 11 (AAA11) for senior-specific case management (330-746-2938); (3) hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net (330-332-1551); (4) Columbiana County Community Action Agency is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Columbiana County for HEAP/PIPP+; (5) Catholic Charities / Salvation Army / Society of St. Vincent de Paul; (6) regional food bank; (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.
$200–$3,000/yr
Columbiana County HEAP/PIPP+ Administering Agency — Home Energy Assistance (Columbiana County)
CountyOhio HEAP for Columbiana County residents: Columbiana County Community Action Agency is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Columbiana 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.
Salem Regional Medical Center (INDEPENDENT) + East Liverpool City Hospital — Financial Assistance (Columbiana County)
CountyColumbiana County hospital safety net is Columbiana = Salem Regional (INDEPENDENT) + East Liverpool City Hospital (INDEPENDENT). Cross-border PA-WV-OH context.. 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.salemregional.com/patient-visitor-info/financial-assistance. Phone: 330-332-1551.
$500–$30,000/yr
In this county: Columbiana: Columbiana = Salem Regional (INDEPENDENT) + East Liverpool City Hospital (INDEPENDENT). Cross-border PA-WV-OH context.. 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.
Area Agency on Aging 11 (AAA11) — Title III + OSHIIP + PASSPORT Enrollment (Columbiana County)
CountyColumbiana County AAA = Area Agency on Aging 11 (AAA11). 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 AAA at 330-746-2938 or emailing info@dheo.org.
$1,500–$6,000/yr
Transportation
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Columbiana County Transit + County Demand-Response (Columbiana County)
CountyColumbiana County Transit + County Demand-Response serves Columbiana County. Columbiana County Transit serves Columbiana County (Salem, East Liverpool, Lisbon). Demand-response senior/disabled service. Cross-border to PA (Beaver County) + WV via East Liverpool.. Ohio counties operate independent transit authorities — fare structure varies. Apply at the local transit authority customer service center with photo ID + Medicare card.
$200–$2,000/yr
Ohio and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Columbiana 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.