Senior Benefits Checklist · 2026
Yakima CountyWashington
46
programs in this county
18
categories of help
Oct 8, 2026
sources last verified
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Highest value · estimates per year
- 1
$10,000–$80,000/yrService value
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Washington State Veterans Homes
1-877-838-7787dva.wa.govLong Term Care
$10,000–$40,000/yrService value
- 3
$6,000–$40,000/yrService value
- 4
VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)
1-800-827-1000va.govVeteran Benefits
$12,000–$34,488/yrCash
- 5
$8,000–$20,000/yrLower bills
- 6
1-877-222-8387va.govHealthcare
$5,000–$20,000/yrLower bills
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- Medicare card
- Proof of income
- Bank statements
- Proof of address
- Medication list
- Insurance cards
More programs in Yakima County
By category · 12 shown
Income Support
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
$11,928–$17,892/yrCash1-800-772-1213
Employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
$15,000–$17,000/yrCash1-877-872-5627
Housing
HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
$5,000–$15,000/yrLower bills1-800-955-2232
Health Coverage
Apple Health for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (Classic Medicaid)
$4,000–$15,000/yrService value1-877-501-2233
Healthcare
CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)
$3,000–$15,000/yrLower bills1-800-733-8387
+2 more at the link
Home Care
Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA)
$2,000–$15,000/yrService value1-855-567-0252
Utility Assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
$3,000–$8,000/yrLower bills
Weatherization Assistance Program — Washington
$1,000–$8,000/yrLower bills
+1 more at the link
Medicare Savings
Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI-1) — Washington
$2,000–$8,000/yrPremium savings
Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savings1-800-772-1213
+3 more at the link
Elder Services
28 more programs are listed at discoverseniorbenefits.com/benefits/washington/yakima. The check on the front finds the ones that fit you.
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Aging & Long Term Care (ALTC) – Southeast Washington (listed by ALTSA as "Southeast WA Aging and Long Term Care") — Washington ALTSA (DSHS) Area Agency on Aging network