Senior benefits in Pacific County, Washington

Aging & Adult Services of Coastal Washington (formerly Olympic Area Agency on Aging / O3A) is the Area Agency on Aging for Pacific County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Serves Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Pacific counties (verbatim on site). Programs: senior nutrition (meals), Medicaid in-home care with case management, senior volunteer transportation, family caregiver support, SHIBA Medicare counseling, dementia outreach, Aging & Disability Resource Center specialists. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-360-642-3634 to get started.

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

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in Pacific County pay home heating bills, with emergency help for shut-offs. The Washington Department of Commerce funds the program, and Coastal Community Action Program (CCAP) 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 1-360-533-5100 to apply.

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

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Pacific County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Ocean Beach Hospital (Ocean Beach Health), Ilwaco for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Financial assistance page (verbatim): 'You may qualify for free or discounted care based on family size and income, even if you have health insurance.' Sliding-scale 50-100% discounts; Washington Charity Care Act (RCW 70.170) applies. oceanbeachhospital.com 301-redirects to oceanbeachhealth.com. Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend serves the north county (not separately verified).

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Pacific County offers real estate tax relief (exemption) for homeowners who are 61 or older or permanently disabled. Total household income must be $43,000 or less. RCW 84.36.381 senior citizen/disabled persons exemption. County assessor exemption page states applicants must be 'at least 61 years of age or older' by December 31 of the year before taxes are due, with combined disposable income of $43,000 or less — matching the DOR 2024-2026 Income Threshold 3 for Pacific County ($43,000; DOR PDF https://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/Income_ThreshTY24-26.pdf). The assessor page notes the limit increases to $58,000 for 2027 applications using 2026 income, matching DOR's posted 2027-2029 thresholds (Pacific: Income Threshold 3 $58,000, deferral $64,304). Also covers persons retired due to disability and veterans with total disability rating. Long Beach office 360-642-9301; assessor@co.pacific.wa.us. Apply through the county assessor's office.

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

Pacific Transit System serves Pacific County with countywide routes linking Raymond, South Bend, and the Long Beach Peninsula. Pacific Transit is fare free: everyone rides the buses at no charge, so there is no separate senior fare. Older adults and people with disabilities who cannot use the regular bus can apply for Pacific Paratransit, the door-to-door service (the ADA application form is on the transit website). Call 360-875-9418 (Raymond-South Bend area) or 360-642-9418 (Long Beach Peninsula area) for schedules, paratransit eligibility, or to book a ride.

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

In this county: Fixed-route buses are fare free for everyone. Paratransit eligibility is decided by the transit provider under ADA rules, so this shows as a may-qualify result.