Senior benefits in Anderson County, Kansas
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Seniors in Anderson County, Kansas can tap into help at the local, state, and federal level. A good first stop is the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services for people in the county. The Kansas Department for Children and Families handles Food Assistance, cash benefits, and LIEAP energy help for residents here. If a hospital bill is a worry, Anderson County Hospital (Saint Luke's) has a financial assistance program. Kansas also offers programs for older adults statewide, such as KanCare, the Senior Care Act for in-home services, Medicare Savings Programs, free SHICK Medicare counseling, and property tax relief for homeowners. Veterans and their families may find added help through state veterans' services. Several federal programs apply as well. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Each agency makes the final decision on who qualifies, so use this page as a starting point.
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Last verified · October 23, 2026
Local starting point
East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging (ECKAAA)
1-785-242-7200 (toll free 1-800-633-5621)
See which of these Anderson County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Anderson County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Anderson County. Start here.
Elder Services in Anderson County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging) — Anderson
County · KansasThe East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging in Ottawa serves Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami and Osage counties, including Anderson County. It is also the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a trusted place where older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers of any income can get help planning for long-term care. The ADRC can refer you to in-home, community-based and nursing home services, and its Options Counseling helps you decide what fits. The office is at 117 S. Main, Ottawa. Call 785-242-7200 (toll free 800-633-5621).
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
General Assistance in Anderson County
Kansas DCF benefits (Food Assistance, cash, LIEAP) — Anderson
County · KansasKansas DCF (the Department for Children and Families) does not list a service center in Anderson County. The closest DCF service centers are in Ottawa (2231 S. Elm St., Ottawa, KS 66067; phone 785-229-8600) and Osawatomie (616 Brown Ave., Osawatomie, KS 66064; phone 913-755-2162). DCF runs Food Assistance (SNAP), cash assistance and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). LIEAP pays part of winter home heating costs once a year for households with gross income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. You can apply online through the DCF Self-Service Portal, or call DCF Benefits Assistance at 1-888-369-4777 for food, cash and child care assistance. LIEAP is open only during its winter application period; during that time you can apply online or ask your local DCF Service Center for a paper application.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Healthcare in Anderson County
Hospital financial assistance (Anderson County Hospital, Saint Luke’s) — Anderson
County · KansasAnderson County Hospital in Garnett is part of Saint Luke's, a member of BJC Health, and offers BJC financial assistance. Patients who do not have health insurance or need help paying their bills may qualify for help with full or partial payment of the bill. If you qualify, you cannot be charged more than the amounts generally billed to people with health insurance. The financial assistance policy, income and discount schedule, and application are posted on the Saint Luke's financial assistance page. To get an application or more information, call a Patient Services representative at 816-932-5678 (toll free 888-581-9401).
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Local agencies serving Anderson County
Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.
East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging (ECKAAA)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging)
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
Anderson County Hospital (Saint Luke’s / BJC Health)
Runs: Hospital financial assistance (Anderson County Hospital, Saint Luke’s)
Kansas and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Anderson County and across the rest of Kansas. Full details are on the Kansas benefits page.
Money & income2 programs
Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.
Health & Medicare costs8 programs
Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.
- Medicare Savings Programs in Kansas (QMB, LMB, ELMB)
- KanCare (Kansas Medicaid) for people who are aged (65+), blind, or disabled
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
- Qualifying Individual (QI)
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
- Community Health Center Sliding Fee Discount
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Food6 programs
SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.
Home, bills & taxes12 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP): Energy Assistance
- Kansas Homestead Refund for disabled veterans (Form K-40H, 50%+ service-connected)
- Kansas Disabled Veteran Sales Tax Exemption (100% or TDIU, up to $24,000 of purchases a year)
- Kansas Homestead Refund (Form K-40H): property tax refund for homeowners 55+, disabled, or blind
- Kansas income tax: Social Security and public pensions are not taxed
- Kansas SAFESR Property Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors (Form K-40PT): 75% property tax refund for 65+
- Kansas Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Veterans (Form K-40SVR): property tax freeze refund
- Federal Lifeline
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Care at home & long-term care7 programs
Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.
- KanCare Frail Elderly (FE) HCBS waiver: in-home care instead of a nursing home
- Kansas Senior Care Act (SCA) in-home services for people 60 and older
- Kansas Soldiers' Home (Fort Dodge): nursing, dementia, domiciliary care, and cottages for veterans
- Kansas Veterans' Home (Winfield): nursing, dementia, and assisted-living care for veterans
- Kansas family caregiver support through the Area Agencies on Aging
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
Help, advice & legal7 programs
Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.
- SHICK: Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (free Medicare counseling)
- Kansas free permanent hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans (30%+)
- Kansas State Veterans' Cemeteries (Fort Dodge, Fort Riley, WaKeeney, Winfield)
- Kansas Office of Veterans Services: free help with VA claims from Veteran Service Representatives
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Veterans3 programs
Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.
Nearby counties
Local programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.