Senior benefits in Harmon County, Oklahoma
If you or a loved one lives in Harmon County, Oklahoma, several benefit programs may help with daily costs and care. A good first stop is the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services for Harmon County. For getting to appointments and errands, Southwest Transit rural public transportation, run by the Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group (SOCAG), serves the county. Oklahoma also offers help with health care, such as SoonerCare, the ADvantage Waiver, and Medicare Savings Programs. Other state programs cover energy bills, food through SNAP, caregiver respite, and tax relief for seniors. Federal programs may add more support. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency running each program makes the final decision on who qualifies.
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Last verified · October 1, 2026
Local starting point
South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging
1-580-562-4882 (toll free 1-800-627-4882)
See which of these Harmon County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Harmon County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Harmon County. Start here.
Elder Services in Harmon County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (SWODA) — Harmon
CountyThe South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) in Burns Flat runs the Area Agency on Aging for Harmon County and seven other southwestern counties. It serves people 60 and older and their caregivers with information and assistance, respite, the long-term care ombudsman, senior nutrition, outreach, short-term in-home help, transportation, health promotion, and legal services. SWODA also provides case management for people on the ADvantage Medicaid program and a reduced-cost eyeglasses program for people with lower incomes. Call SWODA Information & Assistance at 580-562-4882 (toll free 1-800-627-4882).
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Transportation in Harmon County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Southwest Transit rural public transportation (SOCAG) — Harmon
CountySouthwest Transit, run by Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group (SOCAG), provides demand-response public transportation in Jackson, Harmon, and Greer counties. In Harmon County, rides are available in Hollis (6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday. Rides between the towns of Altus, Hollis, Mangum, and Granite are limited. Southwest Transit is also a provider for Modivcare, which arranges rides to medical appointments for SoonerCare members. Call 580-482-5043 to ask about availability and fares.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Harmon 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.
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group (SOCAG)
South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging
Oklahoma and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Harmon 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.