Senior benefits in Noble County, Oklahoma
If you or a loved one lives in Noble County, Oklahoma, several benefit programs may help with daily costs and care. A good first stop is the Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services (LTCA of Enid) for Noble County. Locally, Hospital Financial Assistance through Stillwater Medical-Perry may help with medical bills, and Cherokee Strip Transit offers demand-response rides for getting to appointments. Oklahoma programs add more support. These include SoonerCare, the ADvantage Waiver, Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP food benefits, energy assistance, and caregiver respite. Tax relief options, such as the property tax credit and the senior property valuation freeze, may also apply. Federal programs, including Extra Help for Medicare drug costs, are available too. 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 eligibility decision.
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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 Noble County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Noble County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Noble County. Start here.
Elder Services in Noble County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (LTCA of Enid) — Noble
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
Healthcare in Noble County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Stillwater Medical-Perry) — Noble
CountyStillwater Medical-Perry, a rural emergency hospital in Perry run by Stillwater Medical, has a financial assistance program based on yearly income and the number of people living in your household. Assistance granted by Stillwater Medical Center Authority applies to Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater Medical-Blackwell, Stillwater Medical-Perry and Stillwater Medical employed providers. Send the signed application with the required papers to the Financial Counselor; a decision is mailed or emailed in about 8 weeks. For questions, call the Financial Counselor at 405-742-5711.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Noble County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Cherokee Strip Transit demand-response rides — Noble
CountyCherokee Strip Transit is a demand-response transportation system open to the public. Its service area includes Alfalfa, Blaine, Grant, Kingfisher and Noble counties and parts of Garfield and Kay counties. Scheduling and dispatching for all offices go through the Garber office. The local Area Agency on Aging lists Cherokee Strip Transit as a provider of rides for people 60 and older to medical visits, senior meals, grocery shopping and errands. Call 580-863-2279 to schedule.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Noble 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
Stillwater Medical Center Authority
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Stillwater Medical-Perry)
Cherokee Strip Transit
Oklahoma and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Noble 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.