Senior benefits in Scott County, Minnesota
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Seniors living in Scott County, Minnesota have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, housing costs, food, energy bills, and more. The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging serves as a key local starting point, connecting older adults and their families to services and guidance. Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action provides local intake for the Energy Assistance Program, which can help with home heating costs. Residents may also want to learn about hospital financial assistance through St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, and transportation options through Metro Transit's Dial-a-Ride service. At the state level, programs like Medical Assistance, the Elderly Waiver, Alternative Care, Medicare Savings Programs, and property tax relief options may be available depending on your situation. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Every program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final decision on eligibility.
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Minnesota programs
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Federal 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 Scott County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Scott County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Scott County. Start here.
Elder Services in Scott 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) — Scott
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 Scott 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 Scott County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,400 a year.
Energy Assistance Program intake (Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action) — Scott
County · MinnesotaScott-Carver-Dakota Community Action takes Minnesota Energy Assistance Program applications for Scott 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 651-322-3500 to apply through the local provider.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,400 a year
Healthcare in Scott County
Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Francis Regional Medical Center (Shakopee)) — Scott
County · MinnesotaUninsured and underinsured residents of Scott County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at St. Francis Regional Medical Center (Shakopee) for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size under the hospital's financial assistance policy. Jointly owned with Allina; financial assistance runs through the Allina Health program linked on the billing page.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Scott County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (Metro Transit) — Scott
County · MinnesotaMetro Transit provides public transit service for Scott 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 Scott 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.
Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action (local EAP service provider)
Runs: Energy Assistance Program intake (Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action)
St. Francis Regional Medical Center (Shakopee)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (St. Francis Regional Medical Center (Shakopee))
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 Scott 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.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.