Senior benefits in Morgan County, Indiana

Indiana Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for Morgan County residents is delivered through South Central Community Action Program, Inc. (SCCAP), the Community Action agency IHCDA assigns to the county. 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). SCCAP says its 2026/2027 season begins November 1; past applicants get a packet by mail. Apply online through IHCDA's LITT portal (opens October 1, 2026; linked from in.gov/ihcda) or SCCAP's Morgan County office in Martinsville (765-342-1518).

Estimated bill savings: $100–$625 a year

Morgan 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. Morgan County has 14 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

Morgan County hospital safety net: Morgan = IU Health Morgan (Martinsville, IU Health) + Franciscan Health Mooresville — the southwestern-exurb anchors. 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://iuhealth.org/pay-a-bill/financial-assistance Phone: 765-342-8441.

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

In this county: Morgan: Morgan = IU Health Morgan (Martinsville, IU Health) + Franciscan Health Mooresville — the southwestern-exurb anchors. Each hospital runs its own Financial Assistance Program (no Indiana state-mandated charity-care law).

Morgan 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 Morgan 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.

CICOA's My Freedom program provides subsidized transportation in Morgan County (and eight other central Indiana counties) for adults age 60 and older and for people of any age with disabilities. Participants pay just 25% of each trip's total cost; rides are provided by zTrip 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with wheelchair-accessible minivans available, and escorts or personal care assistants ride free. Call the CICOA transportation line at 317-803-6153 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) to enroll and book.

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

In this county: Morgan: for adults 60+ (any age with a disability). You pay 25% of the trip cost; rides run 24/7 via zTrip. Call 317-803-6153.