Senior benefits in Kay County, Oklahoma
Seniors in Kay County, Oklahoma, and the family members who help them, can look to several programs for support with health care, food, housing costs, and getting around. A good first step is the Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services in Kay County. The Oklahoma Human Services county office can help with state benefits. INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital has a Hospital Financial Assistance program, and Cimarron Public Transit System offers demand-response rides. Statewide programs also reach Kay County, such as SoonerCare, the ADvantage Waiver, Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP, energy assistance, and property and income tax relief. Federal programs may apply as well. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency that runs each program makes the final decision on who is eligible.
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Last verified · October 1, 2026
Local starting point
Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging
1-580-234-7475 (toll free 1-888-858-9628)
See which of these Kay County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Kay County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Kay County. Start here.
Elder Services in Kay County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (LTCA of Enid) — Kay
CountyThe Long Term Care Authority (LTCA) of Enid has been the Area Agency on Aging for Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major and Noble counties since 2016. Its Older Americans Act services include transportation, information and assistance, legal assistance, senior nutrition, the long-term care ombudsman, and family caregiver services. It also offers senior Medicare counseling, ADvantage long-term care program information, caregiver support groups and respite help for grandparents raising children. Call 580-234-7475 or toll free 888-858-9628.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
General Assistance in Kay County
Oklahoma Human Services county office — Kay
CountyOklahoma Human Services (OKDHS, often called "DHS") serves Kay County at the Ponca City office at 215 E. Grand Ave., Ponca City. Offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and EBT cards are available there. You can apply for, renew, or manage SNAP food benefits, TANF, child care, or energy assistance online, or get help in person at the office. For help applying, call 405-522-5050. For the ADvantage program, which offers an alternative to nursing home care, call 1-800-435-4711. To report abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, call the Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-522-3511.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Healthcare in Kay County
Hospital Financial Assistance (INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital) — Kay
CountyINTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital is part of INTEGRIS Health, which offers financial assistance to patients who have trouble paying for medically necessary care. Patients with family incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for a 100% charity care write-off of the part of the bill they owe, and incomes from 201% to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for discounted rates on a sliding scale. Fill out a written application with supporting documents; you can apply before or after care, or request help through the INTEGRIS Health MyChart portal. For help or a free copy of the policy and application, call the INTEGRIS Business Office at 855-409-5458.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Kay County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Cimarron Public Transit System demand-response rides — Kay
CountyCimarron Public Transit System, a division of United Community Action Program, Inc., has given demand-response public transportation in Creek, Kay, Pawnee and Osage counties since 1999. Service is open to the public, with demand-response service in Ponca City. Call 918-762-3041 to ask about scheduling and fares. In Kay County, Cherokee Strip Transit also serves part of the county (580-863-2279).
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Kay 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.
Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS)
United Community Action Program, Inc.
Oklahoma and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Kay 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.