Senior benefits in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

ADRC of Milwaukee 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 414-289-6874 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

$200–$2,000/yr

Community Advocates - WHEAP takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Milwaukee 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 414-270-4653.

$100–$1,500/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Milwaukee County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Froedtert Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Froedtert Health provides free care for income up to 250% 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 Milwaukee 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 414-289-6874 to schedule or learn what is available.

$150–$1,500/yr