Senior benefits in Blaine County, Oklahoma

The Long Term Care Authority (LTCA) of Enid has been the Area Agency on Aging for Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major and Noble counties since 2016. Its Older Americans Act services include transportation, information and assistance, legal assistance, senior nutrition, the long-term care ombudsman, and family caregiver services. It also offers senior Medicare counseling, ADvantage long-term care program information, caregiver support groups and respite help for grandparents raising children. Call 580-234-7475 or toll free 888-858-9628.

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

Mercy Hospital Watonga in Watonga is part of Mercy, which gives hospital and clinic financial assistance for medically necessary care based on household income and family size. Under Mercy's guidelines based on the 2026 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, income from 0 - 200% of the poverty level gets a 100% hospital discount, and 201% - 300% gets an 80% hospital discount. If you are eligible, you pay no more than the amount generally billed to insured patients. Uninsured patients must first call the Medicaid Eligibility Screening team at 855-420-7900 before applying. One application covers both hospital and clinic balances. Customer Service is at 855-420-7900.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Cherokee Strip Transit is a demand-response transportation system open to the public. Its service area includes Alfalfa, Blaine, Grant, Kingfisher and Noble counties and parts of Garfield and Kay counties. Scheduling and dispatching for all offices go through the Garber office. The local Area Agency on Aging lists Cherokee Strip Transit as a provider of rides for people 60 and older to medical visits, senior meals, grocery shopping and errands. Call 580-863-2279 to schedule.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year