Senior benefits in Oconto County, Wisconsin

ADRC of the Wolf River Region 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 855-492-2372 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

$200–$2,000/yr

Energy Services Inc - WHEAP takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Oconto 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

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Oconto County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. HSHS hospitals provide financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care based on income. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level.

Every Wisconsin county, including Oconto 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 855-492-2372 to schedule or learn what is available.

$150–$1,500/yr