Senior benefits in Steuben County, New York
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Seniors living in Steuben County, New York have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, energy costs, transportation, food, and more. The Steuben County Office for the Aging serves as the local Area Agency on Aging and is a strong starting point for connecting with services through Title III funding and NY Connects. For help with heating bills, the Steuben County Department of Social Services administers NY HEAP — Home Energy Assistance Program locally, and seniors 60 and older can also apply through the Office for the Aging. Getting around the county may be easier through Steuben Coordinated Transportation or Hornell Area Transit, both of which offer options for older adults. Residents who need help with medical costs may qualify for financial assistance through Guthrie — Corning Hospital or UR Medicine St. James, depending on where they live. State programs like EPIC, Enhanced STAR, and New York Medicare Savings Programs also apply here, along with dozens of federal programs. Each listing on this page includes 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
Steuben County Office for the Aging — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for Steuben County; participates in NY Connects (the local ADRC); reports to NYSOFA
607-664-2298
See which of these Steuben County programs you may qualify for.
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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 Steuben County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Steuben County. Start here.
Emergency Aid in Steuben County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$3,000 a year.
Steuben County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
County · New YorkSteuben County emergency aid: (1) Steuben DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (607-664-2000); (2) Steuben OFA for senior-specific case management (607-664-2298); (3) Steuben hospital safety net (607-937-7200); (4) Steuben transit (607-664-2305); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Syracuse or Diocese of Rochester (depending on county); (6) Pro Action of Steuben + Yates / Catholic Charities of Steuben (regional CAA); (7) Southern Tier Food Bank. Dial 211 for general referrals.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$3,000 a year
Steuben County DSS — HEAP Energy Assistance (Steuben County)
County · New YorkSteuben County DSS delivers NY's HEAP: Regular HEAP (annual heating help), Emergency HEAP (utility shut-off / fuel-out crises), and Cooling Assistance (AC unit). Eligibility approximately at 60% State Median Income. Seniors age 60+ may apply through Steuben OFA (607-664-2298) for priority processing. Steuben DSS HEAP line: 607-664-2500. Apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,500 a year
Healthcare in Steuben County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $500–$25,000 a year.
Guthrie — Corning Hospital + UR Medicine St. James (Hornell) — Financial Assistance (Steuben County)
County · New YorkSteuben County's principal community hospital safety net is Guthrie Corning Hospital (Corning) — Steuben's eastern principal hospital (Guthrie system); UR Medicine St. James Hospital (Hornell, URMC affiliate) — Steuben's western principal hospital; distinct hospital networks split the county geographically. The Financial Assistance Program covers uninsured/underinsured residents — sliding scale typically discounts charges up to 100% at the lower income brackets with reduced rates above. Note: NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate means many Southern Tier seniors qualify for Medicaid and would access these hospitals through Medicaid rather than FAP. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.guthrie.org/patients-visitors/pay-my-bill/financial-assistance. Phone: 570-887-2051.
Estimated bill savings: $500–$25,000 a year
In this county: Steuben: Guthrie Corning Hospital (Corning) — Steuben's eastern principal hospital (Guthrie system); UR Medicine St. James Hospital (Hornell, URMC affiliate) — Steuben's western principal hospital; distinct hospital networks split the county geographically. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.
Nutrition in Steuben County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$5,500 a year to an eligible household.
Steuben County Office for the Aging — Title III + NY Connects (Steuben County)
County · New YorkSteuben County OFA serves seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HIICAP — NY's SHIP), HEAP intake assistance, EPIC intake, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, NY Connects (local ADRC), and Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Apply by calling OFA at 607-664-2298 or emailing ofainfo@steubencountyny.gov.
Estimated service value: $1,500–$5,500 a year
Transportation in Steuben County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Steuben Coordinated Transportation + Hornell Area Transit (Steuben County)
County · New YorkSteuben Coordinated Transportation + Hornell Area Transit covers Steuben County. Reduced senior fares for riders age 60+. ADA paratransit available where fixed-route exists. Apply at the county transit office or via the operator. Phone: 607-664-2305.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
In this county: Steuben: Steuben Coordinated Transportation.
Local agencies serving Steuben 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.
Steuben County DSS + OFA + community-based organizations
Steuben County Department of Social Services (DSS)
Runs: Steuben County DSS
Steuben County is uniquely served by TWO regional health systems: Guthrie operates Corning Hospital (Corning) for eastern Steuben (Corning / Painted Post / Bath), part of the same Guthrie system as Robert Packer (Sayre PA) and Cortland Medical Center
Runs: Guthrie
Steuben County Office for the Aging
Steuben County / regional transit operator
Runs: Steuben Coordinated Transportation + Hornell Area Transit
New York and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Steuben County and across the rest of New York. Full details are on the New York benefits page.
Money & income5 programs
Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.
Health & Medicare costs8 programs
Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.
- EPIC — Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
- New York Medicaid for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (Non-MAGI Medicaid)
- New York Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI)
- 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)
Food5 programs
SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.
Home, bills & taxes11 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- New York Alternative Veterans Property Tax Exemption (Wartime Service)
- New York Cold War Veterans Property Tax Exemption
- Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption (RPTL §467)
- Enhanced STAR — Senior School Property Tax Exemption
- Access to Home — Accessibility Modifications
- RESTORE — Emergency Home Repairs for Seniors
- 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 care6 programs
Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.
- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
- Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) — New York
- New York Managed Long Term Care (MLTC)
- New York State Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
Help, advice & legal7 programs
Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.
- New York Disabled Veteran Reduced-Fee Hunting, Fishing & Trapping Licenses ($5)
- New York State Veterans Benefits Advisors (Free VA Claims Help)
- Social Care Networks (SCN) — Food, Housing and Transport Help for Medicaid Members
- New York State Veterans Cemetery — Finger Lakes (Burial Benefits)
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
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.