Senior benefits in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
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Local programs
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Wisconsin programs
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Federal programs
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Categories
Local starting point
ADRC of Jefferson County
1-866-740-2372
See which of these Jefferson County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Jefferson County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Jefferson County. Start here.
Elder Services
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of Jefferson County) — Jefferson
CountyADRC of Jefferson 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 866-740-2372 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance
Programs here are typically worth $100–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake — Jefferson
CountyEnergy Services Inc - WHEAP takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Jefferson 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 800-506-5596.
$100–$1,500/yr
Healthcare
Hospital Financial Assistance (Fort Memorial Hospital (Fort HealthCare)) — Jefferson
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of Jefferson County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Fort Memorial Hospital (Fort HealthCare) for emergency and medically necessary care. Fort HealthCare offers financial assistance to patients unable to pay for medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level.
Transportation
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
County Elderly & Disabled Transportation (§85.21) — Jefferson
CountyEvery Wisconsin county, including Jefferson 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 866-740-2372 to schedule or learn what is available.
$150–$1,500/yr
Wisconsin and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Jefferson County and across the rest of Wisconsin. Full details are on the Wisconsin benefits page.
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)State$100–$1,500/yrOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrOfficial source →
- FoodShare Wisconsin (SNAP) for Older AdultsState$300–$3,500/yrOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled (EBD)State$2,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- Medigap Helpline & Part D Counseling (Board on Aging) — WisconsinStateOfficial source →
- SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance — WisconsinState$300–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrOfficial source →
- Wisconsin SSI State Supplement & SSI-EState$1,000–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrOfficial source →
- Family Care & IRIS (Long-Term Care Programs) — WisconsinState$5,000–$50,000/yrOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / SLMB+) — WisconsinState$2,000–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Nutrition
- Senior Dining & Home-Delivered Meals — WisconsinState$500–$2,500/yrOfficial source →
Supportive Services
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federalup to $1,125/yrOfficial source →
- Homestead Credit — WisconsinState$100–$1,168/yrOfficial source →
- Property Tax Deferral Loan Program (WHEDA) — WisconsinState$500–$4,000/yrOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrOfficial source →
- Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit — WisconsinState$1,000–$6,000/yrOfficial source →
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.