Senior benefits in Green Lake County, Wisconsin

ADRC of Green Lake County is the county's one-stop for aging help: benefits counseling (Medicare, FoodShare, Medicaid), long-term-care options and Family Care/IRIS enrollment, caregiver support, home-delivered and senior dining meals, transportation arrangements, and falls-prevention programs. Services are free and open to adults 60 and over and adults with disabilities. Call 833-694-0192 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

$200–$2,000/yr

Advocap, Inc. - WHEAP takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Green Lake County residents — heating and electric bill help, crisis assistance, and emergency furnace repair. Household income must be at or below 60% of the state median (see the statewide WHEAP listing for current figures). Apply online at energybenefit.wi.gov, or by phone, mail, or in person through the local agency at 920-426-0150.

$100–$1,500/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Green Lake County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at ThedaCare Medical Center - Berlin for emergency and medically necessary care. ThedaCare's Caring Hearts program discounts bills 25-100% based on household income, size, and assets. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level.

Every Wisconsin county, including Green Lake County, receives state aid under Wis. Stat. §85.21 to run specialized transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities — typically door-to-door van or volunteer-driver rides to medical appointments, nutrition sites, and shopping. Services and fares vary by county; the ADRC connects riders with the county's program. Call 833-694-0192 to schedule or learn what is available.

$150–$1,500/yr