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Senior benefits in Lenawee County, Michigan

Seniors aged 65 and older in Lenawee County, Michigan have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging serves as a key local starting point, connecting older adults to services under the Older Americans Act. Locally, residents may also find help through the Community Action Agency (CAAJLH) for home heating and energy costs, Lenawee Public Transit's Adrian Dial-A-Ride for reduced-fare rides, and ProMedica Financial Assistance at Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital for medical bills. At the state level, programs like the MI Choice Waiver Program, Michigan Home Heating Credit, MMAP Medicare counseling, and Michigan Caregiver Support offer additional layers of help. Federal programs covering health, food, and financial assistance are available here as well. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision, so reaching out directly is the best next step.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging (Region 2)

517-592-1974

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

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Programs run in Lenawee County

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

Elder Services in Lenawee County

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

WellWise Services, Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Lenawee County)

County · Michigan

WellWise Services, the Area Agency on Aging for Region 2, serves older adults in Lenawee County. Services include home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home and personal care, caregiver support, Medicare and 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 517-592-1974 to ask what help is available.

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

How to apply →Official source →517-592-1974Last verified · September 28, 2026

Energy Assistance in Lenawee County

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

Home Heating & Energy Assistance — Community Action Agency (CAAJLH) (Lenawee County)

County · Michigan

The Community Action Agency serving Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties (CAAJLH) delivers low-income energy assistance for Lenawee County, including help with electric, natural gas, and deliverable-fuel bills, shutoff protection, and home weatherization. Apply for state energy help through MI Bridges, dial 211 for local referrals, or call CAAJLH's Adrian office at 517-263-7861.

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

How to apply →Official source →517-263-7861Last verified · October 3, 2026

Healthcare in Lenawee County

ProMedica Financial Assistance — Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital (Lenawee County)

County · Michigan

ProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital in Adrian offers financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care. Free care is available for households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, with sliding-scale discounts for incomes between 200% and 400%. Call patient billing at 1-844-373-0871 to apply.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Free care for household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; sliding-scale discounts for income between 200% and 400% FPL. The hospital makes the final determination. Not legal or financial advice.

How to apply →Official source →1-844-373-0871Last verified · October 12, 2026

Transportation in Lenawee County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.

Lenawee Transportation / Adrian Dial-A-Ride — Reduced-Fare Rides (Lenawee County)

County · Michigan

Lenawee Transportation runs Adrian Dial-A-Ride, a curb-to-curb public ride service. Senior citizens and people with disabilities ride at a reduced fare. Call 517-265-6611 to schedule a pickup and ask about the reduced-fare rate.

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

In this county: Reduced fares for seniors and people with disabilities are set by Lenawee Public Transit and can change. Adrian Dial-A-Ride mainly serves the Adrian city area; ask about county coverage. Not legal or financial advice.

How to apply →Official source →517-265-6611Last verified · October 5, 2026

Local agencies serving Lenawee 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 Lenawee 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.