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Senior benefits in Yates County, New York

Seniors in Yates 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 Yates County Office for the Aging serves as the local Area Agency on Aging and is a strong starting point for connecting with services through its Title III programs and NY Connects. Yates County DSS administers HEAP energy assistance locally, and seniors 60 and older can apply through a priority pathway at the Office for the Aging. Yates County Public Transit offers demand-response rides with a reduced fare for riders 60 and up. Rochester Regional Health — Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan offers financial assistance for eligible patients. If an emergency arises, Yates County Emergency Aid provides referral coordination across county agencies and community organizations. State programs like EPIC, Enhanced STAR, and New York Medicare Savings Programs also apply here, along with dozens of federal programs. Each program listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Yates County Office for the Aging — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for Yates County; participates in NY Connects (the local ADRC); reports to NYSOFA

315-279-4321

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Programs run in Yates County

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

Emergency Aid in Yates County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$3,000 a year.

Yates County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

County · New York

Yates County emergency aid: (1) Yates DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (315-536-5183); (2) Yates OFA for senior-specific case management (315-279-4321); (3) Yates hospital safety net (315-531-2000); (4) Yates transit (315-536-5198); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester (covers most of the Finger Lakes); (6) Foodlink (Rochester regional food bank for 10 counties); (7) Action for a Better Community / Pro Action (regional CAAs). Dial 211 for general referrals.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$3,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →315-279-4321Last verified · October 12, 2026

Yates County DSS — HEAP Energy Assistance (Yates County)

County · New York

Yates 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 the Yates Office for the Aging, run by Pro Action of Steuben and Yates (315-279-4321), for priority processing. Yates DSS HEAP line: 315-536-5184. Apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →315-536-5184Last verified · October 9, 2026

Healthcare in Yates County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $500–$25,000 a year.

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health — Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital (Penn Yan) — Financial Aid Program (Yates County)

County · New York

Yates County's principal community hospital safety net is Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital (Penn Yan, UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health) — Yates's principal community hospital; tertiary referrals route to URMC Strong. The Financial Aid 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 Finger Lakes seniors qualify for Medicaid and would access these hospitals through Medicaid rather than FAP. Apply through Patient Financial Services or at https://www.flhealth.org/patients-visitors/patient-financial-services/financial-aid-program. Phone: 315-787-4150.

Estimated bill savings: $500–$25,000 a year

In this county: Yates: Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital (Penn Yan, Rochester Regional Health) — Yates's principal community hospital, formerly Finger Lakes Health; tertiary referrals route to Rochester General or URMC Strong. NY Medicaid ABD's ~138% FPL gate covers many seniors; FAP fills the gap.

How to apply →Official source →315-787-4150Last verified · September 28, 2026

Nutrition in Yates County

Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$5,500 a year to an eligible household.

Yates County Office for the Aging — Title III + NY Connects (Yates County)

County · New York

Yates 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 315-279-4321 or emailing aging@yatescounty.org.

Estimated service value: $1,500–$5,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →315-279-4321Last verified · October 10, 2026

Local agencies serving Yates 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.

New York and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Yates 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.

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.

Care at home & long-term care6 programs

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

Help, advice & legal7 programs

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

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.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.