Senior benefits in Snohomish County, Washington

Snohomish County Aging & Disability Services (Human Services Department) — Area Agency on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for Snohomish County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to The county Human Services division 'serves as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for home care clients and senior information and assistance': case management, nutrition programs, family caregiver programs, respite care, senior centers, senior information & assistance, senior peer counseling, volunteer chore services, and volunteer transportation. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-425-388-7200 to get started.

$500–$6,000/yr

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in Snohomish County pay home heating bills, with emergency help for shut-offs. The Washington Department of Commerce funds the program, and Snohomish County Human Services Department — Energy Assistance Program 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 1-425-388-3880 to apply.

$300–$1,000/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Snohomish County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. Providence's system-wide financial assistance page (the state-specific URL providence.org/obp/wa/financial-assistance redirects here; Washington is a selectable state/region). Page states: 'you will likely qualify for assistance if your gross annual household income is under 175-400% of the Federal Poverty Level' and that applicants receive an answer within 30 days '(14 days in Washington)'. Financial counselors: 855-229-6466, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. PT. The facility list on the page is dynamic, so Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is not named in static text.

Snohomish County offers real estate tax relief (exemption) for homeowners who are 61 or older or permanently disabled. Total household income must be $75,000 or less. RCW 84.36.381 senior/disabled exemption. Snohomish County's exemption income ceiling (Income Threshold 3) for tax years 2024-2026 is $75,000, per the county-posted DOR 'Income Thresholds Tax Years 2024-2026' table (linked from the assessor's Property Tax Exemptions page; deferral threshold $79,578). Age 61 confirmed verbatim in the DOR senior exemption publication linked from the same assessor page: 'By December 31 of the assessment year, you must be ... At least 61 years of age.' (https://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/PTExemption_Senior.pdf). Assessor Exemption Division phone 425-388-3540. Apply through the county assessor's office.

$200–$3,000/yr

Community Transit serves Snohomish County with Community Transit serves Snohomish County (local, Swift BRT, DART paratransit, Zip shuttle); Everett Transit serves the city of Everett with the same regional ORCA reduced-fare structure. Riders 65+ pay the reduced fare of $1.00 per ride ($36 monthly pass) via a regional reduced-fare ORCA card; ORCA LIFT (income up to 200% of the federal poverty level) and a free Subsidized Annual Pass are also offered. CAVEAT: the cited page shows the 65+ reduced fare category and amounts but does not use the phrase 'Regional Reduced Fare Permit' verbatim (King County Metro's RRFP page documents the regional permit itself).. 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 1-800-562-1375 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.

$150–$1,500/yr