Senior benefits in Langlade County, Wisconsin

ADRC of Central Wisconsin 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 888-486-9545 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

$200–$2,000/yr

Langlade Co Dss takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Langlade 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 715-627-6500.

$100–$1,500/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Langlade County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Aspirus Langlade Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Aspirus offers partial or full discounts on medically necessary care for family income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level.

Every Wisconsin county, including Langlade 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 888-486-9545 to schedule or learn what is available.

$150–$1,500/yr