Senior benefits in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Somerset CAO delivers PA LIHEAP (Cash + Crisis + Crisis Interface) for Somerset County residents. Same eligibility as the state program (~150% FPL). Apply through the Somerset CAO office, at COMPASS (compass.dhs.pa.gov), or by calling 814-443-3700.

$200–$1,500/yr

Somerset County emergency aid: (1) Somerset CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-443-3700); (2) Somerset AAA for senior-specific case management (814-443-2681); (3) Somerset hospital safety net (814-443-5000); (4) Somerset County Transportation System (SCTS) for transportation (814-444-8000); (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

Somerset County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Somerset (Somerset, UPMC since 2019 Somerset Hospital acquisition) is Somerset's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona or UPMC Pittsburgh.. 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.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 814-443-5000.

$500–$30,000/yr

In this county: Somerset: UPMC Somerset (Somerset, UPMC since 2019 Somerset Hospital acquisition) is Somerset's principal community hospital. Tertiary referrals route to UPMC Altoona or UPMC Pittsburgh.. SW rural PA = Penn Highlands (NCPA) + UPMC (Somerset) + Independence Health (Clarion) + WVU Medicine cross-border (Fayette/Greene) + independent Indiana Regional.

Somerset 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 814-443-2681 or emailing aging@co.somerset.pa.us.

$1,500–$6,000/yr

Somerset County Transportation System (SCTS) covers Somerset County. Somerset County Transportation System operates rural shared-ride + limited fixed-route in Somerset borough. PA Senior Free Transit Program where available. Connections to CamTran (Cambria, Johnstown) at corridor borders.. 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 Somerset AAA at 814-443-2681.

$300–$2,500/yr