Senior benefits in Warren County, Pennsylvania

Warren CAO delivers PA LIHEAP (Cash + Crisis + Crisis Interface) for Warren County residents. Same eligibility as the state program (~150% FPL). Apply through the Warren CAO office, at COMPASS (compass.dhs.pa.gov), or by calling 814-726-2100. NW PA winter heating demand is among the highest in PA — Erie's lake-effect snow drives substantial Crisis applications.

$200–$1,500/yr

Warren County emergency aid: (1) Warren CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-726-2100); (2) Warren AAA for senior-specific case management (814-726-2155); (3) Warren hospital safety net (814-723-3300); (4) Warren County Transit Authority + LECOM Connections for transportation (814-723-7610); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie (covers all 13 NW PA counties — Erie, Crawford, Warren, Mercer, Venango, Clarion, Forest, McKean, Elk, Cameron, Jefferson, Clearfield, and parts of Centre); (6) Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA (regional food bank for 11 NW PA counties); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

$200–$3,000/yr

Warren County's principal community hospital safety net is Warren General Hospital (Warren PA, LECOM Health affiliate since 2020) is Warren's principal community hospital. Distinct from Warren NY (Glens Falls Hospital region).. Each system operates a Financial Assistance Program (sliding scale typically to 300-400% FPL). Note: PA Medicaid ABD is STRICT (~$989/month). NW PA hospital landscape: UPMC dominates (UPMC Hamot Erie + UPMC Horizon Mercer + UPMC Northwest Venango), AHN Saint Vincent + LECOM Health add competition in Erie metro. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.wgh.org/financial-assistance. Phone: 814-723-3300.

$500–$30,000/yr

In this county: Warren: Warren General Hospital (Warren PA, LECOM Health affiliate since 2020) is Warren's principal community hospital. Distinct from Warren NY (Glens Falls Hospital region).. NW PA = UPMC heartland + AHN Erie + LECOM + Meadville/Warren independents.

Warren 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 814-726-2155 or emailing aging@warrencountypa.gov.

$1,500–$6,000/yr

Warren County Transit Authority + LECOM Connections covers Warren County. Warren County Transit Authority operates rural shared-ride + limited fixed-route service in Warren city. PA Senior Free Transit Program for fixed-route. NOTE: This is Warren PA — distinct from Warren NY (already in catalog, Glens Falls Hospital region). Connections to UPMC Hamot patient shuttles + cross-border NY transit.. 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 Warren AAA at 814-726-2155.

$300–$2,500/yr