Senior benefits in Noble County, Ohio

Noble County emergency aid: (1) Noble 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) GMN Tri-County Community Action Commission (Guernsey, Monroe, Noble) for HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis utility help; (3) Buckeye Hills Regional Council Area Agency on Aging for senior case management, Title III meals, and PASSPORT enrollment (800-331-2644 / 740-374-9436); (4) the county hospital FAP + Ohio HCAP for healthcare safety-net; (5) Catholic Charities / Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul; (6) the Southeast Ohio Food Bank (HAPCAP); (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.

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

Ohio HEAP for Noble County residents: GMN Tri-County Community Action Commission (Guernsey, Monroe, Noble) is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Noble 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

OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge (formerly Southeastern Med) is the acute-care hospital serving Noble County, which has no hospital of its own. It has been a full member of OhioHealth since January 2023, so OhioHealth's Financial Assistance Program applies. Patients with family income at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines generally qualify, and discounts run from 65% to 100% off the patient's share of the bill. Ohio's Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) separately requires the hospital to provide basic, medically necessary care free to Ohio residents at or below 100% of the federal poverty level; one combined application covers both. Ask at any registration or emergency department desk, call 740-439-8000, or mail the completed form to 1341 Clark St., Cambridge, OH 43725.

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

In this county: Noble: no in-county hospital — this covers OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge (about 20 miles north). Its program generally covers family income at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines, with 65-100% discounts; Ohio HCAP guarantees free basic hospital care at or below 100% FPL. If you were treated at Genesis (Zanesville) or Memorial (Marietta) instead, apply through that system. Call 740-439-8000.

Buckeye Hills helps homeowners in Noble County stay safe at home. People 60 and older can get accessibility changes and small home repairs. People of any age with a disability can get accessibility changes. Work can include ramps, grab bars and handrails, swapping a tub for a shower, and wider doorways, plus small single-problem repairs to plumbing, electrical, or heating. A housing coordinator visits your home and makes a work plan, and contractors do the work. You must own your home. Call the Advice Line at 800-331-2644 to see if you qualify, or call the Housing Coordinator at 740-376-7647 for an application.

Noble County AAA = Buckeye Hills Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (PSA 8, Marietta). Services include: Title III Congregate + Home-Delivered Meals; OSHIIP (Medicare counseling); PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver enrollment + assessment; caregiver support and respite; Ohio Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program; information and referral through the Advice Line. Call the Buckeye Hills Advice Line at 800-331-2644 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

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

Noble County senior transportation is provided through GMN Tri-County Community Action (Senior Center at 300 Cumberland Street, Caldwell), offering rides to medical appointments and essential errands for residents 60+. Reduced senior fares. Ohio counties operate independent transit systems — fare structure varies. Call GMN Tri-County (740-732-2388) to arrange Noble County senior transportation.

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