Senior benefits in Washington County, Oklahoma
Seniors in Washington County, Oklahoma, can find several kinds of benefit help close to home. A good first stop is the Grand Gateway Economic Development Association Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services for the county. The local Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) office is another place to ask about programs. If you face medical bills, Hospital Financial Assistance through Ascension St. John Jane Phillips may be worth a look. For getting around town, Bartlesville has CityRide public transit. Oklahoma also offers state programs, including SoonerCare, the ADvantage Waiver, Medicare Savings Programs, energy assistance, SNAP food benefits, and tax relief for older homeowners. The Oklahoma Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) offers Medicare counseling. 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 running each program makes the final decision on who qualifies.
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Last verified · October 1, 2026
Local starting point
Grand Gateway Economic Development Association Area Agency on Aging
1-800-482-4594
See which of these Washington County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Washington County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Washington County. Start here.
Elder Services in Washington County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Grand Gateway) — Washington
CountyGrand Gateway's Area Agency on Aging serves older adults in Washington County and six other northeast Oklahoma counties. It helps people 60 and older live on their own at home. Services include information and assistance, meals (nutrition), in-home services, family caregiver support, legal services, the long-term care ombudsman program, help with Medicare Part D enrollment, transportation, and health and wellness programs. Call 1-800-482-4594.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
General Assistance in Washington County
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) local office — Washington
CountyThe Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) office for Washington County is at 5205 Jacquelyn Ln., Bartlesville, OK 74006. 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 Washington County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Ascension St. John Jane Phillips) — Washington
CountyAscension St. John Jane Phillips in Bartlesville is covered by the Ascension St. John financial assistance policy. Help is based on household income compared to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). If income is at or below 250% of the FPL, the charges you owe are written off 100%, except for a copay of $100.00 per emergency or inpatient visit and $25.00 per outpatient visit. Income above 250% but not over 400% of the FPL may get discounted rates on a sliding scale. Apply online or with a written application and supporting documents. For an application or help, call 800-298-8329, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Washington County
Programs here typically provide services worth $50–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
CityRide public transit (Bartlesville) — Washington
CountyCityRide is the City of Bartlesville's public transit system. It gives curb-to-curb rides on a demand-response basis, and all rides are open to the public. The fare is $3. A personal care assistant can ride along at no extra cost. Service runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with limited Saturday service. Schedule rides between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling 918-336-2233, at least 24 hours ahead when possible.
Estimated service value: $50–$1,000 a year
In this county: Open to the public, subject to availability. Fares and hours are set by the City of Bartlesville and may change.
Local agencies serving Washington 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.
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS)
Ascension St. John Jane Phillips (Ascension St. John)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Ascension St. John Jane Phillips)
City of Bartlesville CityRide
Grand Gateway Economic Development Association Area Agency on Aging
Oklahoma and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Washington 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.