Senior benefits in Yavapai County, Arizona

The NACOG Area Agency on Aging (Region III), run by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments, serves older adults in Yavapai County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, in-home and caregiver support, benefits and Medicare counseling, case management, and long-term care options counseling. Adults age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities, can call 1-877-521-3500 to ask what help is available.

Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year

NACOG Community Services delivers low-income energy (LIHEAP) and utility assistance for Yavapai County, helping eligible households pay electric and gas bills and avoid shutoff. Apply online through the A-to-Z Arizona portal or by calling 928-774-1895. Tribal residents may also apply through their tribe or the state DES program. Dial 2-1-1 for local referrals.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,500 a year

Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott offers charity care and discounted payment for uninsured and underinsured patients. Uninsured or underinsured patients with family income up to 200% of the federal poverty level may receive a full (100%) discount on eligible hospital charges, with sliding-scale discounts above that. Call 928-771-5151 to apply.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: CommonSpirit / Dignity Health policy: 100% charity discount for uninsured or underinsured patients up to 200% of the federal poverty level, with sliding-scale discounts above that. Physician charges may not be covered. The hospital makes the final determination. Not legal or financial advice.

Cottonwood Area Transit runs fixed-route buses across Cottonwood, Clarkdale, and the Verde Villages, plus an ADA paratransit van service for people who cannot use the fixed-route bus because of a disability. Riders age 60 and over, people with disabilities, and veterans pay a reduced fare. Call 928-634-2287 to apply for ADA service or a reduced-fare pass.

Estimated service value: $150–$900 a year

In this county: Reduced fare (about half of the regular fare) applies to seniors 60+, people with disabilities, and veterans; ADA paratransit requires a disability-based application. Fixed-route service covers the Verde Valley area of Yavapai County; Prescott-area riders and rural Yavapai rely on other operators and NACOG AAA transportation. Fares set by the city and can change. Not legal or financial advice.