Senior benefits in Tulsa County, Oklahoma

The 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

Tulsa County has three Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) offices: 3666 N Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106; 4848 S 129th E Ave, Tulsa; and the Tulsa 201 Center at 201 W 5th Street, Tulsa, OK 74103. They are 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

Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital South in Tulsa, 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

MetroLink Tulsa, the Tulsa bus system once called Tulsa Transit, offers reduced fares to seniors, Medicare card holders and people with disabilities. People 62 or older can get a Reduced Fare photo ID card by showing a photo ID with proof of age. Medicare card holders show their Medicare card and a photo ID. Card holders pay $1.00 for a single trip and get lower prices on multi-ride passes. People whose disability keeps them from using the bus may qualify for LinkAssist (formerly LIFT), a door-to-door shared-ride paratransit service inside Tulsa city limits; a one-way LinkAssist fare is $4.00. Call 918-982-6882.

Estimated service value: $50–$1,000 a year

In this county: Reduced fares and LinkAssist are set by MetroLink Tulsa. LinkAssist requires an approved ADA paratransit application. Fares and rules may change.