Senior benefits in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna CAO delivers PA LIHEAP (Cash + Crisis + Crisis Interface) for Susquehanna County residents. Same eligibility as the state program (~150% FPL). Apply through the Susquehanna CAO office, at COMPASS (compass.dhs.pa.gov), or by calling 570-278-9100. PA Wilds winter heating demand is high.

$200–$1,500/yr

Susquehanna County emergency aid: (1) Susquehanna CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (570-278-9100); (2) Susquehanna AAA for senior-specific case management (570-265-9418); (3) Susquehanna hospital safety net (570-278-3801); (4) Endless Mountain Transit Authority (EMTA) for transportation (570-265-1874); (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

Susquehanna County's principal community hospital safety net is Endless Mountains Health Systems (Endless Mountains Care Center, Susquehanna borough) provides limited in-county care. Most residents access Geisinger CMC (Scranton), Guthrie Robert Packer (Bradford PA), or UHS Wilson Memorial (Binghamton NY, cross-border).. 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.geisinger.org/patient-care/patients-and-visitors/billing-and-insurance/need-help. Phone: 570-278-3801.

$500–$30,000/yr

In this county: Susquehanna: Endless Mountains Health Systems (Endless Mountains Care Center, Susquehanna borough) provides limited in-county care. Most residents access Geisinger CMC (Scranton), Guthrie Robert Packer (Bradford PA), or UHS Wilson Memorial (Binghamton NY, cross-border).. PA Wilds final batch closes the catalog.

Susquehanna 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. NOTE: Susquehanna + Bradford + Tioga PA + Sullivan PA share the Northern Tier Area Agency on Aging (NTAAA) — 4-county Northern Tier region, already documented from Central PA batch. Apply by calling AAA at 570-265-9418 or emailing info@bsstaaa.org.

$1,500–$6,000/yr

In this county: Susquehanna: County AAA. APPRISE = PA's SHIP.NOTE: Susquehanna + Bradford + Tioga PA + Sullivan PA share the Northern Tier Area Agency on Aging (NTAAA) — 4-county Northern Tier region, already documented from Central PA batch.

Endless Mountain Transit Authority (EMTA) covers Susquehanna County. Endless Mountain Transit Authority (EMTA) serves Susquehanna PA (Montrose, Forest City, Susquehanna borough) as part of its 4-county Northern Tier service area. NOTE: Susquehanna County PA is distinct from the Susquehanna River corridor (Northumberland/Snyder/Columbia/Montour — Geisinger heartland). NOTE: Susquehanna/Bradford/Tioga/Sullivan share the Northern Tier AAA.. 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 Susquehanna AAA at 570-265-9418.

$300–$2,500/yr