Senior benefits in Perry County, Ohio
Seniors in Perry County, Ohio, have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, and staying independent at home. The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Area Agency on Aging is the local starting point for many of these services, connecting Perry County residents to programs like PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver, OSHIIP Medicare counseling, and caregiver support. Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) administers home energy help through HEAP, PIPP Plus, and the Winter Crisis Program, and also runs Perry County Transit and GoBus connections for seniors who need rides. For emergency needs, the Perry County Emergency Aid referral network brings together multiple local organizations to help people find fast support. State programs such as the Ohio Homestead Exemption and Ohio Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program add further relief. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Each listing on this page 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
Buckeye Hills Regional Council (Marietta) — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for PSA 8 (southeastern Ohio Appalachia), serving 8 counties: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, Washington. One of Ohio's 12 PSA AAAs, most of which are multi-county.
740-373-6400
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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.
Emergency Aid
Programs here are typically worth $200–$3,000 a year to an eligible household.
Perry County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
CountyPerry County emergency aid: (1) Perry County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Disability Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and Ohio Medicaid; (2) Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) for HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis utility help; (3) Buckeye Hills Regional Council Area Agency on Aging for senior case management, Title III meals, and PASSPORT enrollment (740-373-6400 / 800-331-2644); (4) the county hospital FAP + Ohio HCAP for healthcare safety-net; (5) Catholic Charities / Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul; (6) the Southeast Ohio Food Bank (HAPCAP); (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.
$200–$3,000/yr
Perry County HEAP/PIPP+ Administering Agency — Home Energy Assistance (Perry County)
CountyOhio HEAP for Perry County residents: Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Perry 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.
Perry County Regional Hospital Reach (Genesis + OhioHealth + Hocking Valley) — Financial Assistance (Perry County)
CountyPerry County hospital safety net: Perry = no in-county acute hospital; served by Genesis (Zanesville), Hocking Valley (Logan), and OhioHealth (Lancaster/Columbus). 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.genesishcs.org/patients/financial-assistance. Phone: 740-454-4000.
$500–$30,000/yr
In this county: Perry: Perry = no in-county acute hospital; served by Genesis (Zanesville), Hocking Valley (Logan), and OhioHealth (Lancaster/Columbus). 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.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council Area Agency on Aging — Title III + OSHIIP + PASSPORT Enrollment (Perry County)
CountyPerry County AAA = Buckeye Hills Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (PSA 8, Marietta). 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 740-373-6400 or 800-331-2644.
$1,500–$6,000/yr
Transportation
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
HAPCAP Perry County Transit + GoBus (Perry County)
CountyPerry County public transportation is provided through Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), with demand-response rides (New Lexington / Somerset) plus GoBus intercity connections. Reduced senior fares. Ohio counties operate independent transit systems — fare structure varies. Call HAPCAP transit to schedule Perry County rides; request the reduced senior fare.
$200–$2,000/yr
Ohio and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Perry 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.