Senior benefits in Harrison County, Ohio

Harrison County emergency aid: (1) Harrison County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) emergency assistance (TANF-funded; usually requires a minor child in the home), and Ohio Medicaid; (2) the HARCATUS Harrison County Energy Services office for HEAP, PIPP Plus, Winter Crisis and Summer Crisis utility help (740-942-8886); (3) Area Agency on Aging Region 9 for senior case management, Title III meals, and PASSPORT enrollment (1-800-945-4250); (4) the county hospital FAP + Ohio HCAP for healthcare safety-net; (5) Catholic Charities / Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul; (6) regional food bank; (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.

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

Ohio HEAP for Harrison County residents: HARCATUS Tri-County Community Action Organization is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Harrison 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

Harrison County hospital safety net: Harrison = WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital (Cadiz, critical access; joined WVU Medicine) — the county anchor. 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://wvumedicine.org/. Phone: 740-942-4631.

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

In this county: Harrison: Harrison = WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital (Cadiz, critical access; joined WVU Medicine) — the county anchor. Ohio HCAP guarantees free basic hospital-level care at or below 100% FPL; each hospital's own FAP slides above that.

Self-directed home care for veterans who are at risk of going into a nursing home. The veteran is given a budget and chooses their own care providers and services, so they can stay at home and in the community instead. Family members, friends, and neighbors can be paid for the care they provide. Ask your VA medical center care team for a referral to Area Agency on Aging Region 9, or call the agency directly at 1-800-945-4250 or email info@aaa9.org.

Harrison County AAA = Area Agency on Aging Region 9 (PSA 9, Cambridge). Services include: Title III Congregate + Home-Delivered Meals; OSHIIP (Medicare counseling); PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver enrollment + assessment; Caregiver Support and Education + Caregiver Respite; Ohio Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program; free Long-Term Care Consultation. Apply by calling the AAA at 1-800-945-4250.

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

Harrison County senior transportation is coordinated and funded through Area Agency on Aging Region 9 and local providers, offering rides to medical appointments and essential errands for residents 60+ (Cadiz / Hopedale). Reduced senior fares. Ohio counties operate independent transit systems — fare structure varies. Call Area Agency on Aging Region 9 (1-800-945-4250) to arrange Harrison County senior transportation.

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