Senior benefits in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

ADRC of La Crosse 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 800-500-3910 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

$200–$2,000/yr

La Crosse Co Hs takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for La Crosse 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 608-785-5582.

$100–$1,500/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of La Crosse County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Gundersen provides free care at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and sliding-scale discounts to 400%. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level.

Every Wisconsin county, including La Crosse 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 800-500-3910 to schedule or learn what is available.

$150–$1,500/yr