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2026 Senior Benefits Checklist
Lorain County, Ohio

46 programs15 categoriesEvery one linked to its official sourceLast verified · July 26, 2026

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  1. 1Answer a few plain-English questions (age, ZIP, rough income).
  2. 2See which of these programs fit — with a dollar estimate for each.
  3. 3Call or apply to your top match, using this sheet's phone numbers.

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Emergency Aid

3 programs

  • PIPP Plus — Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus

    $500–$3,000/yr

    1-800-282-0880development.ohio.govLast verified · June 11, 2026

  • Lorain County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

    $200–$3,000/yr

    211www.areaagingsolutions.orgLast verified · July 20, 2026

  • HEAP — Home Energy Assistance Program (Ohio)

    $200–$1,500/yr

    1-800-282-0880development.ohio.govLast verified · June 11, 2026

Employment

1 program

  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

    $15,000–$17,000/yr

    1-877-872-5627www.dol.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

Food Assistance

3 programs

  • Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

    $1,500–$4,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 13, 2026

  • Congregate Meals at Senior Centers

    $1,000–$2,500/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 13, 2026

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors

    $280–$2,400/yr

    1-800-221-5689www.fns.usda.govLast verified · June 21, 2026

Healthcare

3 programs

  • PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver — Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today

    $8,000–$60,000/yr

    1-866-243-5678aging.ohio.govLast verified · June 11, 2026

  • Ohio Medicaid — Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

    $4,000–$30,000/yr

    1-844-640-6446medicaid.ohio.govLast verified · June 11, 2026

  • University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center + Mercy Health Lorain — Financial Assistance (Lorain County)

    $500–$30,000/yr

    440-329-7500www.uhhospitals.orgLast verified · June 11, 2026

Home Care

1 program

  • Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

    $30,000–$80,000/yr

    aging.ohio.govLast verified · June 23, 2026

Housing

2 programs

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

    $8,000–$20,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · July 26, 2026

  • HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

    $5,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · July 26, 2026

Income Support

1 program

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    $11,928–$17,892/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · June 15, 2026

Long Term Care

2 programs

  • PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    $6,000–$40,000/yr

    1-800-633-4227www.medicaid.govLast verified · June 21, 2026

  • Ohio Veterans Homes (Long-Term Care in Sandusky and Georgetown)

    419-625-2454dvs.ohio.govLast verified · July 9, 2026

Medicare Savings

3 programs

  • Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)

    $4,000–$5,300/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

    $2,435–$3,500/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · July 26, 2026

  • Qualifying Individual (QI)

    $2,400–$2,435/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · July 26, 2026

Nutrition

2 programs

  • Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) — Title III + OSHIIP + PASSPORT Enrollment (Lorain County)

    $1,500–$6,000/yr

    216-621-0303www.areaagingsolutions.orgLast verified · July 20, 2026

  • Ohio Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) — Produce Vouchers

    $50–$50/yr

    1-866-243-5678aging.ohio.govLast verified · June 11, 2026

Supportive Services

3 programs

  • National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)

    $1,000–$5,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 16, 2026

  • Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)

    $500–$3,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · June 15, 2026

  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · June 15, 2026

Tax Relief

3 programs

  • Ohio Homestead Exemption — Senior Property Tax Reduction

    $200–$1,200/yr

    1-800-282-1780tax.ohio.govLast verified · June 11, 2026

  • Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)

    $0–$1,125/yr

    1-800-829-1040www.irs.govLast verified · July 26, 2026

  • Ohio Enhanced Homestead Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans (No Income Test)

    $800–$930/yr

    1-800-282-1780tax.ohio.govLast verified · July 9, 2026

Transportation

1 program

  • Lorain County Transit (LCT) (Lorain County)

    $200–$2,000/yr

    440-329-5430www.loraincountytransit.comLast verified · June 11, 2026

Utility Assistance

2 programs

  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

    $3,000–$8,000/yr

    www.energy.govLast verified · July 26, 2026

  • Federal Lifeline

    $111–$411/yr

    1-800-234-9473www.fcc.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

Veteran Benefits

1 program

  • VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)

    $12,000–$34,488/yr

    1-800-827-1000www.va.govLast verified · July 19, 2026

Prepare & get help

Documents to gather before applying

  • Photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
  • Social Security card
  • Medicare card (if enrolled)
  • Proof of income (award letter, pay stubs, pension statement)
  • Recent bank statements
  • Proof of residency (utility bill or lease)
  • List of current medications
  • Insurance cards

Local starting point

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) — 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.

216-621-0303

Your local Area Agency on Aging can walk through any program on this list by phone.

46 programs covering Lorain County are checked at discoverseniorbenefits.com · program data last verified July 26, 2026. Programs and eligibility rules change — the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice. Generated July 27, 2026.

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