Senior benefits in Hancock County, Indiana

Indiana Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for Hancock County residents is delivered through Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc. (ICAP). EAP provides a one-time annual heating credit ($100–$625 for PY2026, plus up to $800 in winter crisis help) plus winter disconnection protection for households at or below 60% of the State Median Income (~$33,556/year for one person for program year 2027, which opens October 1, 2026). Apply online through IHCDA's LITT portal (opens October 1, 2026; linked from in.gov/ihcda) or ICAP's Hancock County office (317-462-2557).

Estimated bill savings: $100–$625 a year

In this county: Hancock: EAP via Interlocal Community Action Program (ICAP), ≤60% SMI (~$33,556 single for program year 2027, from October 1, 2026).

Hancock County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE to Indiana — each elected Township Trustee provides 'poor relief' (township assistance): emergency help with rent / eviction prevention, utility shutoff, food, clothing, medical needs, and burial expenses for residents of that township. Hancock County has 9 townships; find your trustee through the county offices. (2) CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions for senior case management, meals, and PathWays/CHOICE (317-803-6131). (3) The county EAP Local Service Provider for utility help. (4) The county hospital Financial Assistance Programs for healthcare. (5) Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities Indianapolis. (6) Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. (7) Dial 211 (Connect2Help) for general referrals.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$3,000 a year

Hancock County hospital safety net: Hancock = Hancock Health / Hancock Regional Hospital (Greenfield, INDEPENDENT) — the county anchor. Indiana hospitals do not have a single state-mandated charity-care law (unlike New Jersey); each runs its own Financial Assistance Program, typically a sliding scale to 200-300% of the Federal Poverty Level, and non-profit hospitals must offer one. Apply at the hospital financial counseling office or at https://www.hancockregional.org/. Phone: 317-462-5544.

Estimated bill savings: $500–$30,000 a year

In this county: Hancock: Hancock = Hancock Health / Hancock Regional Hospital (Greenfield, INDEPENDENT) — the county anchor. Each hospital runs its own Financial Assistance Program (no Indiana state-mandated charity-care law).

CICOA Dine Dollars lets adults age 60 and over eat at participating hospital cafeterias and restaurants. For a suggested contribution of $3 per meal, you get a reusable meal card good for up to eight meals a month — breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enrollment is required. Enroll through Hancock County Senior Services (317-462-3758, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m., 1870 Fields Blvd., Greenfield) or the Greenfield Senior Center (317-477-4343, 280 Apple Street). Participating location: Hancock Regional Hospital (lunch and dinner). Questions: CICOA Meals & More, 317-803-6042.

Estimated service value: $100–$600 a year

In this county: Hancock: for adults 60+. Suggested contribution $3 per meal, up to eight meals a month; enrollment required. Call 317-462-3758.

Hancock County's Area Agency on Aging is CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions — Area 8 Agency on Aging. Services: Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) options counseling; enrollment/assessment for the Medicaid PathWays for Aging waiver and the state CHOICE program; home-delivered and congregate meals; caregiver support (NFCSP); transportation; and home modifications. One of Indiana's 16 AAAs. Apply by calling 317-803-6131.

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

CICOA's Community Health Workers give up to 90 days of free, one-on-one support in Hancock County, at home or in the community. A trained worker helps you understand your health and medicines, get ready for and follow up after doctor visits, and find food, housing and transportation help. You may qualify if you had a hospital or ER visit in the last 30 days, a fall in the past 3 months, lost your main caregiver in the past 6 months, have not seen a primary care doctor in 12 months, have a chronic health condition, or need help with food, housing or transportation. Caregivers of someone who meets one of these can join too. Sign up with the online form or call CICOA's Resource Center at 317-803-6131.

Hancock County Senior Services provides county transportation: riders age 60 and over travel to essential destinations (medical appointments, the grocery) on a donation-only basis, and riders of any age can use the general service at $4.00 per stop within Hancock County (ride vouchers sold in bulk; out-of-county trips at a premium fare). Service runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 317-462-3758. Seniors 60+ and riders with disabilities can also use CICOA's My Freedom program (pay 25% of trip cost, 24/7 via zTrip): 317-803-6153.

Estimated service value: $500–$2,500 a year

In this county: Hancock: riders 60+ pay only a donation for essential trips; all ages ride at $4 per stop. Call 317-462-3758.