Senior benefits in Osage County, Oklahoma
If you or a loved one lives in Osage County, Oklahoma, several programs may help with daily costs, health care, and home support. A good first stop is the INCOG Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services for Osage County and can point you to the right program. The local Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) office can help with benefits like SNAP and SoonerCare. If you need a ride, the Cimarron Public Transit System serves Osage County. For hospital bills, Pawhuska Hospital has a Hospital Financial Assistance program. Oklahoma also offers state help, such as the ADvantage Waiver, Medicare Savings Programs, energy assistance, caregiver respite, and several senior tax breaks. Federal programs may apply too, 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 on who qualifies, so use this page as a starting point.
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Last verified · October 1, 2026
Local starting point
INCOG Area Agency on Aging (Indian Nations Council of Governments)
1-918-579-9477
See which of these Osage County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Osage County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Osage County. Start here.
Elder Services in Osage County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (INCOG) — Osage
CountyThe INCOG Area Agency on Aging serves Creek, Osage and Tulsa counties. It supports people 60 and older so they can stay in their homes and communities. Services include information and assistance, transportation, in-home services, legal help, senior meals, and the long-term care ombudsman for people in nursing homes and assisted living. Call the Information and Assistance line at 918-579-9477.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
General Assistance in Osage County
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) local office — Osage
CountyThe Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) office for Osage County is at 1100 Virginia Short Street, Pawhuska. 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 Osage County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Pawhuska Hospital) — Osage
CountyPawhuska Hospital offers financial assistance to patients who cannot afford the cost of medically necessary care. It uses a sliding scale based on family size and income. Under its plain language summary, household income up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (FPG) may get a 100% discount, and income from 201% to 300% may get a 75% discount. Apply by sending an application and supporting documents to the Financial Counselor or the hospital business office. For an application or help, call 918-287-3232.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Osage County
Programs here typically provide services worth $50–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
Cimarron Public Transit System (Osage County) — Osage
CountyCimarron Public Transit System, run by United Community Action Program, gives demand-response public rides that are open to the public in Osage County communities, including Skiatook, Pawhuska and Barnsdall. The Osage County transit office is at 1002 S. Fairfax Avenue in Skiatook and runs Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm. The fare is $2 per stop in town; trips outside city limits cost more based on miles. Call 918-396-4466 to schedule.
Estimated service value: $50–$1,000 a year
Local agencies serving Osage 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.
INCOG Area Agency on Aging (Indian Nations Council of Governments)
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS)
Pawhuska Hospital, Inc.
Cimarron Public Transit System (United Community Action Program, Inc.)
Oklahoma and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Osage 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.