Senior benefits in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Clinton CAO delivers PA LIHEAP (Cash + Crisis + Crisis Interface) for Clinton County residents. Same eligibility as the state program (~150% FPL). Apply through the Clinton CAO office, at COMPASS (compass.dhs.pa.gov), or by calling 570-893-2200. PA Wilds winter heating demand is high.

$200–$1,500/yr

Clinton County emergency aid: (1) Clinton CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (570-893-2200); (2) the STEP Office of Aging, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Clinton and Lycoming counties, for senior case management (570-323-3096); (3) Clinton hospital safety net (570-893-5000); (4) River Valley Transit (Lycoming-Clinton service) + Clinton County Shared Ride for transportation (570-326-2500); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie (covers NCPA) or Diocese of Scranton (covers Susquehanna PA Northern Tier); (6) Central Pennsylvania Food Bank or Second Harvest NW PA Food Bank; (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

$200–$3,000/yr

In this county: Clinton County uses a referral model. Senior case management comes from the STEP Office of Aging (570-323-3096), the designated Area Agency on Aging for Clinton and Lycoming counties, not from a county aging department. Each program sets its own limits and the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice.

Clinton County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Lock Haven (Lock Haven, UPMC since 2016 Susquehanna Health acquisition, same system as UPMC Williamsport) is Clinton's principal community hospital.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). PA Wilds hospital landscape: Penn Highlands Healthcare dominates NCPA (DuBois flagship + Elk + St. Marys + Clarion + Brookville); Upper Allegheny cross-border (Bradford PA + Olean NY); UPMC + Geisinger reach in extremities (UPMC Lock Haven Clinton, Geisinger CMC accessible to Susquehanna). Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 570-893-5000.

$500–$30,000/yr

In this county: Clinton: UPMC Lock Haven (Lock Haven, UPMC since 2016 Susquehanna Health acquisition, same system as UPMC Williamsport) is Clinton's principal community hospital.. PA Wilds final batch closes the catalog.

The STEP Office of Aging serves Clinton County residents seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include: Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels); APPRISE (PA's SHIP — Medicare benefits counseling); PACE/PACENET enrollment assistance; PA Lottery-funded Senior Shared Ride enrollment; Caregiver Support; Protective Services; Aging Waiver Care Management. Clinton and Lycoming counties share one Area Agency on Aging: STEP, Inc. The Clinton County office is at 124 East Walnut Street in Lock Haven. Apply by calling the STEP Office of Aging at 570-323-3096, toll-free 800-332-8555.

$1,500–$6,000/yr

In this county: Clinton County has no county-run Office of Aging. STEP, Inc. is the designated Area Agency on Aging for both Clinton and Lycoming counties, with a Clinton County office at 124 East Walnut Street in Lock Haven. APPRISE is Pennsylvania's Medicare counseling program. The agency makes the final eligibility decision. Not legal or financial advice.

River Valley Transit (Lycoming-Clinton service) + Clinton County Shared Ride covers Clinton County. River Valley Transit (RVT, Williamsport-anchored) serves Lock Haven (Clinton County) with commuter routes from Williamsport. Clinton County operates additional rural shared-ride. NOTE: Clinton + Lycoming SHARE the STEP Inc. AAA (Lycoming-Clinton Counties Area Agency on Aging) — already documented from Central PA Lycoming batch.. PA Senior Shared Ride program — funded by PA Lottery, age 65+ pays $1-3 per essential trip. Apply for senior fare through the local transit authority or Clinton AAA at 570-323-3096.

$300–$2,500/yr