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Senior benefits in Gladwin County, Michigan

Seniors in Gladwin County, Michigan have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, home energy costs, transportation, and more. Region VII Area Agency on Aging is a key local starting point, connecting older adults to Older Americans Act Services such as meals, in-home help, and caregiver support. If you need help paying a heating bill, Mid Michigan Community Action offers a Home Heating & Energy Assistance program. MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin provides financial assistance for medical costs through MyMichigan Health Financial Assistance. For getting around, Gladwin City-County Transit offers a Reduced-Fare Dial-A-Ride option. State programs here include Michigan Home Heating Credit, MI Choice Waiver Program, MMAP Medicare counseling, and Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grants, among many others. Federal programs also apply across a broad range of needs. Each program listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Region VII Area Agency on Aging

1-800-858-1637

See which of these Gladwin County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Gladwin County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Gladwin County. Start here.

Elder Services in Gladwin County

Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Gladwin County)

County · Michigan

Region VII Area Agency on Aging serves older adults in Gladwin County. Services include home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home and personal care, caregiver support, Medicare/Medicaid counseling (MMAP), long-term care options counseling, and help applying for the MI Choice waiver. Adults age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities, can call 1-800-858-1637 to ask what help is available.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-800-858-1637Last verified · October 1, 2026

Energy Assistance in Gladwin County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,500 a year.

Home Heating & Energy Assistance — Mid Michigan Community Action (Gladwin County)

County · Michigan

Mid Michigan Community Action (MMCAA) delivers low-income energy assistance for Gladwin County, including help with electric, natural gas, and deliverable-fuel bills and shutoff protection. Apply for state energy help through MI Bridges, dial 211 for local referrals, or call the Gladwin County office at 989-426-2801.

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

How to apply →Official source →989-426-2801Last verified · October 11, 2026

Healthcare in Gladwin County

MyMichigan Health Financial Assistance — MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin (Gladwin County)

County · Michigan

MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin (MyMichigan Health) offers a Patient Financial Assistance Program for emergency and medically necessary care. A sliding-fee discount is available based on family size and income, and no one is denied needed care for inability to pay. Ask a financial counselor or call 1-844-832-1956 to apply.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-844-832-1956Last verified · October 5, 2026

Transportation in Gladwin County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,200 a year to an eligible household.

Gladwin City-County Transit — Reduced-Fare Dial-A-Ride (Gladwin County)

County · Michigan

Gladwin City-County Transit (Gladwin Transit Authority) offers dial-a-ride, curb-to-curb service across Gladwin County. Riders age 60 and over and people with disabilities pay a reduced fare ($1.50 vs. the $3.00 adult fare). Call 989-426-6514 to schedule or cancel a ride.

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

In this county: Reduced fare for riders 60+ and people with disabilities. Fares and reservation rules are set by Gladwin Transit Authority and can change. Not legal or financial advice.

How to apply →Official source →989-426-6514Last verified · October 10, 2026

Local agencies serving Gladwin 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.

Michigan and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Gladwin County and across the rest of Michigan. Full details are on the Michigan benefits page.

Money & income3 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs9 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food6 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes9 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care7 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal5 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

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.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.