Senior benefits in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Seniors living in Ramsey County, Minnesota may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs — from local support to statewide and federal help. The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging serves as a key local starting point, connecting older adults to services and guidance in the area. Ramsey County residents can also turn to the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties for help with energy costs through the Energy Assistance Program, and Metro Transit offers Public and Dial-a-Ride Transit options for getting around. Regions Hospital in St. Paul provides financial assistance for eligible patients. At the state level, programs like Medical Assistance, the Elderly Waiver, Alternative Care, Medicare Savings Programs, and property tax relief options — including the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral and Homestead Credit Refund — may help reduce costs. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Minnesota programs
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
1-651-641-8612
See which of these Ramsey County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Ramsey County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Ramsey County. Start here.
Elder Services in Ramsey County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging) — Ramsey
County · MinnesotaMetropolitan Area Agency on Aging is the Minnesota Board on Aging's designated Area Agency on Aging for the seven-county Twin Cities metro area, including Ramsey County. It funds Older Americans Act services for people age 60 and older and their caregivers through local organizations — home-delivered and group meals, caregiver support and respite, assisted transportation, health promotion, and chore and homemaker help. It also runs Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior LinkAge Line), which gives free help with Medicare, housing, transportation and other resources. Call 651-641-8612 or Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800-333-2433 to get connected.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Ramsey County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,400 a year.
Energy Assistance Program intake (Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties) — Ramsey
County · MinnesotaCommunity Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties takes Minnesota Energy Assistance Program applications for Ramsey 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 651-645-6470 to apply through the local provider.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,400 a year
Healthcare in Ramsey County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Regions Hospital (HealthPartners, St. Paul)) — Ramsey
County · MinnesotaUninsured and underinsured residents of Ramsey County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Regions Hospital (HealthPartners, St. Paul) 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
Transportation in Ramsey County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (Metro Transit) — Ramsey
County · MinnesotaMetro Transit provides public transit service for Ramsey 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 612-373-3333 to schedule a ride or ask about senior fares.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Ramsey 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.
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties (local EAP service provider)
Runs: Energy Assistance Program intake (Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties)
Regions Hospital (HealthPartners, St
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Regions Hospital (HealthPartners, St. Paul))
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging)
Minnesota and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Ramsey 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.
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
- Homestead Credit Refund (Homeowner's Property Tax Refund)
- Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral
- Renter's Credit (Property Tax Refund for Renters)
- 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 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.
Compare Ramsey County side by side
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.