Senior benefits in Midland County, Michigan
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Seniors living in Midland County, Michigan have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. Region VII Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults to Older Americans Act Services covering meals, transportation, and more. Other county-level programs include Home Heating & Energy Assistance through Mid Michigan Community Action, reduced-fare rides through the City of Midland Dial-A-Ride, and financial assistance for medical bills at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. At the state level, programs like the Michigan Home Heating Credit, MI Choice Waiver Program, MMAP Medicare counseling, and Michigan Caregiver Support can make a real difference for seniors and their families. Veterans in the county may also qualify for Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grants or the Michigan Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Every listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the program's 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 Midland County programs you may qualify for.
Discover my benefitsHelping others? Print the Midland County benefits checklist — free to hand out.
When benefit rules change, it’s tracked here
Income limits, new requirements, how to apply — see what’s changed across senior benefit programs, from the official source in plain English.
Programs run in Midland County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Midland County. Start here.
Elder Services in Midland 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 (Midland County)
County · MichiganRegion VII Area Agency on Aging serves older adults in Midland 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 1-800-858-1637 to ask what help is available.
Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Midland County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,500 a year.
Home Heating & Energy Assistance — Mid Michigan Community Action (Midland County)
County · MichiganMid Michigan Community Action delivers low-income energy assistance for Midland 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 Mid Michigan Community Action at 989-426-2801.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,500 a year
Healthcare in Midland County
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland Financial Assistance (Midland County)
County · MichiganMyMichigan Medical Center Midland offers a Patient Financial Assistance Program so no one is denied medically necessary care for inability to pay. Help is a discount or sliding-fee schedule based on family size and income for residents in the health system's service area. Call 1-844-832-1956 or speak with a financial counselor to apply.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Midland County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,200 a year to an eligible household.
City of Midland Dial-A-Ride — Reduced Fare (Midland County)
County · MichiganCity of Midland Dial-A-Ride provides curb-to-curb rides within Midland's city limits. Seniors age 60 and over and people with an ADA disability ride for $0.75 one way instead of the $2 regular fare, once they have verified their eligibility with Dial-A-Ride. Call 989-837-6940 to ride or to get a free Universal Reduced Fare card, which also works on other participating Michigan transit systems.
Estimated service value: $200–$1,200 a year
In this county: Reduced fare for seniors 60+ and people with an ADA disability. Service is within Midland city limits; broader Midland County trips run through County Connection (989-837-9540). Fares set by the City and can change. Not legal or financial advice.
Local agencies serving Midland 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.
MyMichigan Health (MyMichigan Medical Center Midland)
Runs: MyMichigan Medical Center Midland Financial Assistance
City of Midland (Dial-A-Ride Transportation)
Michigan and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Midland 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.
- Medicare Savings Program (Michigan) — QMB / SLMB / QI
- Michigan Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled (AD-Care)
- MI Coordinated Health (Medicare-Medicaid Integrated Plan, formerly MI Health Link)
- MMAP — Michigan's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Medicare Counseling)
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
- Qualifying Individual (QI)
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Food6 programs
SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.
- Senior Project FRESH / Market FRESH (Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program)
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food Box
- Congregate Meals at Senior Centers
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors
Home, bills & taxes9 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- Michigan Home Heating Credit
- State Emergency Relief — Energy & Heat (LIHEAP) + MEAP
- Michigan Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Full Homestead Exemption)
- Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit
- 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.
- Home Help Program (Medicaid Personal Care)
- MI Choice Waiver Program (Home & Community-Based Services)
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Michigan)
- Michigan Veteran Homes (State Long-Term Care)
- Michigan Caregiver Support (Family Caregiver Services)
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
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.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.