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Senior benefits in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Seniors in Goodhue County, Minnesota have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with healthcare costs, home services, food, energy bills, and more. The Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults and their families to services across the region. Locally, Three Rivers Community Action handles Energy Assistance Program intake to help with heating costs, Three Rivers Hiawathaland Transit offers Public and Dial-a-Ride options for getting around, and Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing provides a Hospital Financial Assistance program for qualifying patients. At the state level, programs like the Elderly Waiver, Alternative Care, Medical Assistance, Medicare Savings Programs, and Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral may be available to eligible residents. Federal programs add even more options for qualified seniors. 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.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging

1-507-288-6944

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

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Programs run in Goodhue County

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

Elder Services in Goodhue County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging services (Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging) — Goodhue

County · Minnesota

Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging is the Minnesota Board on Aging's designated Area Agency on Aging for Goodhue County. It administers Older Americans Act services for adults 60 and over and family caregivers — benefits counseling, caregiver support, home-delivered and congregate meals, chore and homemaker help, and local aging services. Call 507-288-6944 or Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior LinkAge Line) at 800-333-2433 to get connected.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-507-288-6944Last verified · October 6, 2026

Energy Assistance in Goodhue County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,400 a year.

Energy Assistance Program intake (Three Rivers Community Action) — Goodhue

County · Minnesota

Three Rivers Community Action takes Minnesota Energy Assistance Program applications for Goodhue County residents — help paying heating bills, crisis help, and emergency furnace repair. Household income must be at or below 50% of the state median income (see the statewide Energy Assistance record for details). The heating season program runs October 1 through May 31. Call 507-316-0610 to apply through the local provider.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,400 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-507-316-0610Last verified · October 11, 2026

Healthcare in Goodhue County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Mayo Clinic Health System — Red Wing) — Goodhue

County · Minnesota

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Goodhue County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Mayo Clinic Health System — Red Wing for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size under the hospital's financial assistance policy.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-844-217-9591Last verified · October 10, 2026

Transportation in Goodhue County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (Three Rivers Hiawathaland Transit) — Goodhue

County · Minnesota

Three Rivers Hiawathaland Transit provides public transit service for Goodhue County riders under MnDOT's Greater Minnesota / metro transit program — typically dial-a-ride or deviated-route buses usable for medical appointments, shopping, and errands. Reduced fares for seniors and ADA paratransit vary by system. Call 866-623-7505 to schedule a ride or ask about senior fares.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-866-623-7505Last verified · October 9, 2026

Local agencies serving Goodhue 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.

Minnesota and federal programs

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

Money & income2 programs

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

Health & Medicare costs7 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 care4 programs

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

Help, advice & legal4 programs

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

Veterans4 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.