Senior benefits in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Indiana CAO delivers PA LIHEAP (Cash + Crisis + Crisis Interface) for Indiana County residents. Same eligibility as the state program (~150% FPL). Apply through the Indiana CAO office, at COMPASS (compass.dhs.pa.gov), or by calling 724-465-2700.

$200–$1,500/yr

Indiana County emergency aid: (1) Indiana CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (724-465-2700); (2) Indiana AAA for senior-specific case management (724-349-4500); (3) Indiana hospital safety net (724-357-7000); (4) IndiGO (Indiana County Transit Authority) for transportation (724-465-2140); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie (covers NCPA counties — Clarion + Jefferson + Clearfield + Forest + Elk + Cameron) or Diocese of Pittsburgh (Greene/Fayette/Indiana/Somerset); (6) Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank or Second Harvest NW PA; (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

$200–$3,000/yr

Indiana County's principal community hospital safety net is Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC, Indiana borough, INDEPENDENT) is Indiana County PA's flagship community hospital. Notably remained independent despite PA consolidation pressure.. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). SW rural PA hospital landscape: Penn Highlands Healthcare anchors NCPA (DuBois academic flagship), UPMC has Somerset + Bedford, Independence Health has Clarion, WVU Medicine extends cross-border into Fayette + Greene. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.irmc.org/patients-and-visitors/financial-services/financial-assistance-program/. Phone: 724-357-7000.

$500–$30,000/yr

In this county: Indiana: Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC, Indiana borough, INDEPENDENT) is Indiana County PA's flagship community hospital. Notably remained independent despite PA consolidation pressure.. SW rural PA = Penn Highlands (NCPA) + UPMC (Somerset) + Independence Health (Clarion) + WVU Medicine cross-border (Fayette/Greene) + independent Indiana Regional.

Indiana County AAA serves 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. Apply by calling AAA at 724-349-4500 or through agingservicesinc.com.

$1,500–$6,000/yr

IndiGO (Indiana County Transit Authority) covers Indiana County. IndiGO (Indiana County Transit Authority) operates fixed-route bus across Indiana borough + commuter routes + IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) campus. PA Senior Free Transit Program FREE for age 65+. Senior Shared Ride for essential trips. NOTE: Indiana PA is distinct from Indiana state.. 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 Indiana AAA at 724-349-4500.

$300–$2,500/yr