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2026 Senior Benefits Checklist
Wayne County, Ohio

46 programs15 categoriesEvery one linked to its official sourceLast verified · July 28, 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

  • Wayne County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

    $200–$3,000/yr

    211www.dhad.orgLast verified · July 27, 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

  • Wooster Community Hospital (INDEPENDENT) + Aultman Orrville — Financial Assistance (Wayne County)

    $500–$30,000/yr

    330-263-8100www.woosterhospital.orgLast verified · June 13, 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 28, 2026

  • HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

    $5,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · July 28, 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 28, 2026

  • Qualifying Individual (QI)

    $2,400–$2,435/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · July 28, 2026

Nutrition

2 programs

  • Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities — Title III + OSHIIP + PASSPORT Enrollment (Wayne County)

    $1,500–$6,000/yr

    330-633-4045www.dhad.orgLast verified · July 27, 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 28, 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

  • Wayne County Public Transit (Community Action Wayne/Medina) (Wayne County)

    $200–$2,000/yr

    330-264-8677www.dhad.orgLast verified · July 27, 2026

Utility Assistance

2 programs

  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

    $3,000–$8,000/yr

    www.energy.govLast verified · July 28, 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

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for PSA 10B, serving Summit, Stark, Portage, and Wayne counties. One of Ohio's 12 PSA AAAs, most of which are multi-county.

330-633-4045

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

46 programs covering Wayne County are checked at discoverseniorbenefits.com · program data last verified July 28, 2026. Programs and eligibility rules change — the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice. Generated July 29, 2026.

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