Senior benefits in Craig County, Oklahoma
Seniors in Craig County, Oklahoma, and the family members who help them, can find several kinds of benefit help close to home. The Grand Gateway Economic Development Association Area Agency on Aging is the local starting point for aging services in Craig County. The Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) local office handles many applications. Saint Francis Hospital Vinita offers a Hospital Financial Assistance program, and Pelivan Transit has senior fares for getting around. Oklahoma programs also reach Craig County residents. These include SoonerCare, the ADvantage Waiver, Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP food benefits, energy assistance, caregiver respite, and several senior tax breaks. The Oklahoma Medicare Assistance Program offers Medicare counseling. Federal programs may apply as well, including food and prescription drug help. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Each agency makes the final decision about who qualifies, so use this page as a guide to know where to ask.
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Oklahoma programs
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Federal programs
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Last verified · October 1, 2026
Local starting point
Grand Gateway Economic Development Association Area Agency on Aging
1-800-482-4594
See which of these Craig County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Craig County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Craig County. Start here.
Elder Services in Craig County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Grand Gateway) — Craig
CountyGrand Gateway's Area Agency on Aging serves older adults in Craig County and six other northeast Oklahoma counties. It helps people 60 and older live on their own at home. Services include information and assistance, meals (nutrition), in-home services, family caregiver support, legal services, the long-term care ombudsman program, help with Medicare Part D enrollment, transportation, and health and wellness programs. Call 1-800-482-4594.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
General Assistance in Craig County
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) local office — Craig
CountyThe Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) office for Craig County is at 310 N Wilson Street, Vinita, OK 74301. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and EBT cards are available there. Oklahoma Human Services takes applications for SNAP food benefits, SoonerCare (Medicaid) for people 65 or older or with a disability, and LIHEAP energy help. You can also apply online at OKDHS Live. For help applying, call 405-522-5050. To report abuse or neglect of an older or disabled adult, call the Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-522-3511.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Healthcare in Craig County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Saint Francis Hospital Vinita) — Craig
CountySaint Francis Hospital Vinita, part of Saint Francis Health System, offers financial assistance to patients who cannot pay their hospital bill. Under the Saint Francis policy, uninsured or underinsured patients with family income up to 250% of the federal poverty level may get a 100% discount on eligible hospital services. Income from 251% to 300% may get an 80% discount, and 301% to 400% may get a 70% discount. Fill out the Financial Assistance Application with proof of income. For questions or help with the application, call the Financial Counselors at 918-494-6500.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Craig County
Programs here typically provide services worth $50–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
Pelivan Transit senior fares — Craig
CountyPelivan Transit is the public rural transit service for Craig County and nearby northeast Oklahoma counties. It offers senior fares for riders 65 and older. A one-way senior ride within Craig County limits costs $1.00; trips to other counties cost more. Rides can go to medical visits, errands and social events. Call 855-735-4826 to schedule a ride, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Estimated service value: $50–$1,000 a year
Local agencies serving Craig County
Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS)
Saint Francis Hospital Vinita (Saint Francis Health System)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Saint Francis Hospital Vinita)
Grand Gateway Economic Development Association Area Agency on Aging
Pelivan Transit (Grand Gateway Economic Development Association)
Oklahoma and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Craig County and across the rest of Oklahoma. Full details are on the Oklahoma benefits page.
Caregiver Support
- Oklahoma caregiver supports and respite through Oklahoma Human Services and Area Agencies on AgingState$0–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Oklahoma Energy Assistance (LIHEAP): Winter Heating, Summer Cooling, and ECAPState$40–$1,900/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP food benefits in OklahomaState$300–$3,672/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) for people who are aged, blind, or disabledState$2,000–$15,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Oklahoma Medicare Assistance Program (MAP), Oklahoma's SHIP for Medicare counselingState$100–$2,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Home Care
- SoonerCare State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) in-home helpState$3,000–$25,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- ADvantage Waiver (SoonerCare home and community-based care for older adults and adults with disabilities)State$10,000–$60,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs in Oklahoma (QMB Plus, SLMB, QI-1)State$2,400–$5,000/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Oklahoma property tax credit or refund for seniors and people with disabilities (Form 538-H)State$1–$200/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Oklahoma income tax exclusions for Social Security and retirement incomeState$0–$475/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Oklahoma sales tax relief credit or refund (Form 538-S)State$40–$160/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Oklahoma senior property valuation freeze and additional homestead exemption (Form 994)State$0–$1,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrCashOfficial source →
Nearby counties
Local 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.