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Senior benefits in Clermont County, Ohio

Clermont County, Ohio seniors and their families have access to a wide range of benefit programs — from local services to state and federal help. The Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) serves as the designated Area Agency on Aging for this region, connecting residents to programs like PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver enrollment and OSHIIP Medicare counseling. Clermont Senior Services, based in Batavia, runs its own independent senior levy-funded services and emergency aid — a local resource unique to this county. Help with home energy costs is available through the Clermont County Community Services, Inc., which administers HEAP, PIPP Plus, and the Winter Crisis Program locally. Clermont Transportation Connection offers Dial-A-Ride door-to-door service with reduced fares for seniors. Mercy Health Clermont Hospital in Batavia provides financial assistance for eligible patients. State programs such as the Ohio Homestead Exemption and Medicare Savings Programs may also apply, along with dozens of federal programs. Each listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified — the administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for PSA 1, serving 5 counties: Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Warren. COA also administers the county-senior-levy-funded Elderly Services Programs in Butler, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties (~13,000 older adults served). One of Ohio's 12 PSA AAAs, most of which are multi-county.

513-721-1025

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Programs run in Clermont County

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

Emergency Aid in Clermont County

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

Clermont Senior Services — Senior Levy Services + Emergency Aid (Clermont County)

County · Ohio

Clermont Senior Services (2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia, 513-724-1255) provides senior transportation (medical appointments, adult day service, senior centers, grocery shopping), in-home care, home-delivered meals, and case management for Clermont County residents 60+. Layered referrals: Clermont County Job and Family Services (emergency assistance, Medicaid); Clermont County Community Services (HEAP/PIPP+, 513-732-2277); Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (Title III/PASSPORT, 513-721-1025); Mercy Clermont FAP + HCAP; Ohio 2-1-1.

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

How to apply →Official source →513-724-1255Last verified · September 24, 2026

Clermont County HEAP/PIPP+ Administering Agency — Home Energy Assistance (Clermont County)

County · Ohio

Ohio HEAP for Clermont County residents: Clermont County Community Services, Inc. (513-732-2277) is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Clermont County. Income limit: 175% FPL (~$27,930 single). Apply via energyhelp.ohio.gov, by calling 1-800-282-0880, or at the local administering agency. PIPP+ (ongoing 6%-of-income utility plan) + Winter Crisis Program (Nov-March emergency tier) layer on top.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-800-282-0880Last verified · October 11, 2026

Healthcare in Clermont County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $500–$30,000 a year.

Mercy Health Clermont Hospital (Batavia) — Financial Assistance (Clermont County)

County · Ohio

Clermont County hospital safety net: Clermont = Mercy Health Clermont (Batavia) — Bon Secours Mercy's in-county hospital, with Cincinnati systems at the western border. Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) requires hospitals receiving HCAP funds (essentially all Ohio acute-care hospitals) to provide basic, medically necessary hospital-level services free of charge to Ohio residents at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own Financial Assistance Program (typically sliding to 200-400% FPL) layers above HCAP. Apply at the hospital financial counseling office or at https://www.mercy.com/patient-resources/billing-insurance/financial-assistance. Phone: 513-732-8200.

Estimated bill savings: $500–$30,000 a year

In this county: Clermont: Clermont = Mercy Health Clermont (Batavia) — Bon Secours Mercy's in-county hospital, with Cincinnati systems at the western border. Ohio HCAP guarantees free basic hospital-level care at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own FAP slides above that.

How to apply →Official source →513-732-8200Last verified · September 27, 2026

Nutrition in Clermont County

Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) — Title III + OSHIIP + PASSPORT Enrollment (Clermont County)

County · Ohio

Clermont County AAA = Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA). Services include: Title III Congregate + Home-Delivered Meals; OSHIIP (Medicare counseling); PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver enrollment + assessment; National Family Caregiver Support Program; Ohio Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program; Long-Term Care Options Counseling. Apply by calling the AAA at 513-721-1025.

Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →513-721-1025Last verified · October 9, 2026

Transportation in Clermont County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) Dial-A-Ride (Clermont County)

County · Ohio

Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC, Batavia, founded 1977) — two fixed bus routes, county-wide Dial-A-Ride door-to-door demand-response service (schedule up to 14 days ahead), and ADA paratransit. Reduced fares for seniors and riders with disabilities on Dial-A-Ride. Ohio counties operate independent transit systems — fare structure varies. Call 513-732-7433 to schedule Dial-A-Ride; request the reduced senior fare.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →513-732-7433Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Clermont 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.

Ohio and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Clermont County and across the rest of Ohio. Full details are on the Ohio benefits page.

Money & income6 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs11 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food6 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes8 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care5 programs

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

Help, advice & legal5 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.