Senior benefits in Posey County, Indiana

Indiana Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for Posey County residents is delivered through the Community Action Program of Evansville & Vanderburgh County (CAPE). 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 book a CAPE application appointment (930-212-1991; Posey County office, 1113 Main St., Mt. Vernon, 812-838-4839, application pickup only).

Estimated bill savings: $100–$625 a year

Posey 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. Posey County has 10 townships; find your trustee through the county offices. (2) SWIRCA & More for senior case management, meals, and PathWays/CHOICE (812-464-7817). (3) the Community Action Program of Evansville & Vanderburgh County (CAPE) for EAP utility help. (4) The county hospital Financial Assistance Programs for healthcare. (5) Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities of Evansville. (6) Tri-State Food Bank. (7) Dial 211 for general referrals.

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

Posey County hospital safety net: Posey = no in-county acute hospital; served by Deaconess and Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, just east. 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.deaconess.com/pay-my-bill/financial-assistance. Phone: 812-450-5000.

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

In this county: Posey: Posey = no in-county acute hospital; served by Deaconess and Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, just east. Each hospital runs its own Financial Assistance Program (no Indiana state-mandated charity-care law).

Posey County's Area Agency on Aging is SWIRCA & More — Area 12 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 812-464-7817 or 866-400-0779.

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

The Posey County Council on Aging in Mount Vernon provides door-to-door transportation for senior citizens and people with disabilities in Posey County (most Medicaid clients qualify regardless of age), with out-of-county trips to Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Fares range from $7.00 in town up to $50.00 for out-of-county wheelchair trips (extra stops $4.00-$7.00). Service runs Monday through Friday; schedule 24 hours ahead at (812) 838-4656 or (800) 915-1919.

Estimated service value: $200–$1,000 a year

In this county: Posey: for seniors and people with disabilities (Medicaid clients of any age) — no published age cutoff, so call (812) 838-4656 to confirm you qualify; book a day ahead.