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2026 Senior Benefits Checklist
Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

41 programs16 categoriesEvery one linked to its official sourceLast verified · September 7, 2026

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  1. 1Answer a few plain-English questions (age, ZIP, rough income).
  2. 2See which of these programs fit — with a dollar estimate for each.
  3. 3Call or apply to your top match, using this sheet's phone numbers.

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Elder Services

1 program

  • Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of Fond du Lac County) — Fond du Lac

    $200–$2,000/yr

    1-888-435-7335www.dhs.wisconsin.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Employment

1 program

  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

    $15,000–$17,000/yr

    1-877-872-5627www.dol.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

Energy Assistance

2 programs

  • Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

    $100–$1,500/yr

    1-866-432-8947energyandhousing.wi.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake — Fond du Lac

    $100–$1,500/yr

    1-800-506-5596energyandhousing.wi.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Food Assistance

3 programs

  • Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

    $1,500–$4,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • FoodShare Wisconsin (SNAP) for Older Adults

    $300–$3,500/yr

    1-800-362-3002www.dhs.wisconsin.govLast verified · September 7, 2026

  • Congregate Meals at Senior Centers

    $1,000–$2,500/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Health Coverage

1 program

  • Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled (EBD)

    $2,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-362-3002www.dhs.wisconsin.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Healthcare

3 programs

  • VA Health Care

    $5,000–$20,000/yr

    1-877-222-8387www.va.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)

    $3,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-733-8387www.va.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance — Wisconsin

    $300–$3,000/yr

    1-800-657-2038www.dhs.wisconsin.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Housing

2 programs

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

    $8,000–$20,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

    $5,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Income Support

2 programs

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    $11,928–$17,892/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Wisconsin SSI State Supplement & SSI-E

    $1,000–$3,000/yr

    1-800-362-3002www.dhs.wisconsin.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Long Term Care

2 programs

  • Family Care & IRIS (Long-Term Care Programs) — Wisconsin

    $5,000–$50,000/yr

    1-844-947-2372www.dhs.wisconsin.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    $6,000–$40,000/yr

    1-800-633-4227www.medicaid.govLast verified · June 21, 2026

Medicare Savings

3 programs

  • Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / SLMB+) — Wisconsin

    $2,000–$8,000/yr

    1-800-362-3002www.dhs.wisconsin.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)

    $4,000–$5,300/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

    $2,435–$3,500/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Nutrition

1 program

  • Senior Dining & Home-Delivered Meals — Wisconsin

    $500–$2,500/yr

    1-844-947-2372www.dhs.wisconsin.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Supportive Services

3 programs

  • National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)

    $1,000–$5,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)

    $500–$3,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Tax Relief

3 programs

  • Property Tax Deferral Loan Program (WHEDA) — Wisconsin

    $500–$4,000/yr

    1-800-755-7835www.wheda.comLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Homestead Credit — Wisconsin

    $100–$1,168/yr

    1-608-266-8641www.revenue.wi.govLast verified · September 7, 2026

  • Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)

    $0–$1,125/yr

    1-800-829-1040www.irs.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Transportation

1 program

  • County Elderly & Disabled Transportation (§85.21) — Fond du Lac

    $150–$1,500/yr

    1-888-435-7335wisconsindot.govLast verified · September 7, 2026

Utility Assistance

2 programs

  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

    $3,000–$8,000/yr

    www.energy.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Federal Lifeline

    $111–$411/yr

    1-800-234-9473www.fcc.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Veteran Benefits

2 programs

  • VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)

    $12,000–$34,488/yr

    1-800-827-1000www.va.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

  • Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit — Wisconsin

    $1,000–$6,000/yr

    1-800-947-8387dva.wi.govLast verified · September 6, 2026

Prepare & get help

Documents to gather before applying

  • Photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
  • Social Security card
  • Medicare card (if enrolled)
  • Proof of income (award letter, pay stubs, pension statement)
  • Recent bank statements
  • Proof of residency (utility bill or lease)
  • List of current medications
  • Insurance cards

Local starting point

ADRC of Fond du Lac County

1-888-435-7335

Your local Area Agency on Aging can walk through any program on this list by phone.

41 programs covering Fond du Lac County are checked at discoverseniorbenefits.com · program data last verified September 7, 2026. Programs and eligibility rules change — the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice. Generated September 7, 2026.

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