Senior benefits in Washington County, Minnesota
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Seniors living in Washington 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. Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties provides local intake for the Energy Assistance Program, which can help with home heating costs. Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater offers a Hospital Financial Assistance program for those who need help with medical bills. Seniors who need transportation can look into Public and Dial-a-Ride Transit through Metro Transit. State programs available here include Medical Assistance, Medicare Savings Programs, the Elderly Waiver, Alternative Care, Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral, and the Homestead Credit Refund, among others. Federal programs also apply, covering areas like food, prescription costs, and veterans' benefits. Each listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the relevant agency makes the final eligibility decision.
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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 Washington County programs you may qualify for.
Discover my benefitsHelping others? Print the Washington 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 Washington County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Washington County. Start here.
Elder Services in Washington 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) — Washington
County · MinnesotaMetropolitan Area Agency on Aging is the Minnesota Board on Aging's designated Area Agency on Aging for Washington 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 651-641-8612 or Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior LinkAge Line) at 800-333-2433 to get connected.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Washington 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) — Washington
County · MinnesotaCommunity Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties takes Minnesota Energy Assistance Program applications for Washington 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 Washington County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Lakeview Hospital (Stillwater, HealthPartners)) — Washington
County · MinnesotaUninsured and underinsured residents of Washington County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Lakeview Hospital (Stillwater, HealthPartners) 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 Washington County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (Metro Transit) — Washington
County · MinnesotaMetro Transit provides public transit service for Washington 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 Washington 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)
Lakeview Hospital (Stillwater, HealthPartners)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Lakeview Hospital (Stillwater, HealthPartners))
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 Washington 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.