Senior benefits in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Tioga CAO delivers PA LIHEAP (Cash + Crisis + Crisis Interface) for Tioga County residents. Same eligibility as the state program (~150% FPL). Apply through the Tioga CAO office, at COMPASS (compass.dhs.pa.gov), or by calling 570-724-3115. Application window typically November-April. Central PA winter heating demand is high.

$200–$1,500/yr

Tioga County emergency aid: (1) Tioga CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (570-724-3115); (2) Tioga AAA for senior-specific case management (570-724-1530); (3) Tioga hospital safety net (570-723-0100); (4) Endless Mountain Transit Authority (EMTA) for transportation (570-265-1874); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg or Diocese of Scranton (depending on county); (6) Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (27-county central PA regional food bank); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

$200–$3,000/yr

Tioga County's principal community hospital safety net is UPMC Wellsboro (Wellsboro, UPMC affiliate since 2017) is Tioga PA's principal community hospital. Distinct from Tioga NY (Southern Tier NY catalog uses Guthrie Robert Packer cross-border).. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month), so many low-income seniors fall above Medicaid and rely on hospital FAPs. Central PA hospital landscape is dominated by Geisinger Health System (anchored at Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Montour County) with UPMC and Guthrie expansions. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 570-723-0100.

$500–$30,000/yr

In this county: Tioga: UPMC Wellsboro (Wellsboro, UPMC affiliate since 2017) is Tioga PA's principal community hospital. Distinct from Tioga NY (Southern Tier NY catalog uses Guthrie Robert Packer cross-border).. Central PA = Geisinger heartland + UPMC/Guthrie/Conemaugh-LifePoint expansion.

Tioga 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: Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Tioga share the Northern Tier Area Agency on Aging (NTAAA) — a 4-county northern PA region. Apply by calling AAA at 570-724-1530 or emailing info@bsstaaa.org.

$1,500–$6,000/yr

In this county: Tioga: County AAA. APPRISE = PA's SHIP.NOTE: Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Tioga share the Northern Tier Area Agency on Aging (NTAAA) — a 4-county northern PA region.

Endless Mountain Transit Authority (EMTA) covers Tioga County. Endless Mountain Transit Authority (EMTA) serves Tioga as part of its 4-county Northern Tier service area. Wellsboro fixed-route + rural shared-ride. NOTE: This is Tioga PA — distinct from Tioga NY (which is in the Southern Tier NY catalog). NOTE: Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Tioga 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 Tioga AAA at 570-724-1530.

$300–$2,500/yr