Senior benefits in Grant County, Washington

Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington is the Area Agency on Aging for Grant County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Serves Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan counties; AACCW maintains a local office in Moses Lake. In-home care assistance, caregiver support, information & assistance, nutrition, transportation assistance, legal assistance, and long-term care advocacy for people 60+ and adults with disabilities. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-509-886-0700 to get started.

Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in Grant County pay home heating bills, with emergency help for shut-offs. The Washington Department of Commerce funds the program, and OIC of Washington (Moses Lake Energy Office) takes applications and delivers benefits for this county. Older adults and people with disabilities are prioritized. Assistance is usually available once a year while funds last. Call 1-509-955-7100 to apply.

Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Grant County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Samaritan Healthcare (Moses Lake) for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Sliding-scale discounts of 25%-100% for households up to 400% of the federal poverty level for emergency or medically necessary care. FAP page quote: 'No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.' wearesamaritan.org is Samaritan's own patient site, linked from samaritanhealthcare.com.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Grant County offers real estate tax relief (exemption) for homeowners who are 61 or older or permanently disabled. Total household income must be $46,000 or less. County page: 'The Claimant must be, at the time of filing, at least 61 years of age or disabled from regular gainful employment.' Income years 2023-2025 correspond to tax years 2024-2026; $46,000 matches DOR Income Threshold 3 for Grant County. The page also links a 'Senior Exemption Press Release 2026 for 2027 Tax Year' (DOR 2027-2029 Threshold 3 for Grant is $61,000). Apply through the county assessor's office.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$3,000 a year

Grant Transit Authority serves Grant County with GTA is a Public Transportation Benefit Area serving Grant County with deviated fixed-route, complementary paratransit, dial-a-ride, and vanpool service. All service is fare-free (vanpool excluded), effective September 1, 2022, so no senior fare age applies. People For People's fare-free Community Connector intercity routes also serve Grant County. Older adults and people with disabilities can use reduced fares or demand-response rides for medical appointments, shopping, and other essential trips. Rides are free or low-cost depending on the service. Call 1-509-765-0898 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year