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Senior benefits in Harmon County, Oklahoma

If you or a loved one lives in Harmon County, Oklahoma, several benefit programs may help with daily costs and care. A good first stop is the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services for Harmon County. For getting to appointments and errands, Southwest Transit rural public transportation, run by the Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group (SOCAG), serves the county. Oklahoma also offers help with health care, such as SoonerCare, the ADvantage Waiver, and Medicare Savings Programs. Other state programs cover energy bills, food through SNAP, caregiver respite, and tax relief for seniors. Federal programs may add more support. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency running each program makes the final decision on who qualifies.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging

1-580-562-4882 (toll free 1-800-627-4882)

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Programs run in Harmon County

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

Elder Services in Harmon County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (SWODA) — Harmon

County · Oklahoma

The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) in Burns Flat runs the Area Agency on Aging for Harmon County and seven other southwestern counties. It serves people 60 and older and their caregivers with information and assistance, respite, the long-term care ombudsman, senior nutrition, outreach, short-term in-home help, transportation, health promotion, and legal services. SWODA also provides case management for people on the ADvantage Medicaid program and a reduced-cost eyeglasses program for people with lower incomes. Call SWODA Information & Assistance at 580-562-4882 (toll free 1-800-627-4882).

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

How to apply →Official source →1-580-562-4882 (toll free 1-800-627-4882)Last verified · September 30, 2026

Healthcare in Harmon County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Harmon Memorial Hospital) — Harmon

County · Oklahoma

Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis is a critical access hospital owned by Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus. The hospital says patients may be eligible for financial assistance and payment plans. It does not post its policy or income limits online, so contact the hospital's billing office to ask for a financial assistance application and what proof of income to bring. Call 580-688-3363 or email billing@harmonmemorial.com.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-580-688-3363Last verified · October 5, 2026

Transportation in Harmon County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Southwest Transit rural public transportation (SOCAG) — Harmon

County · Oklahoma

Southwest Transit, run by Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group (SOCAG), provides demand-response public transportation in Jackson, Harmon, and Greer counties. In Harmon County, rides are available in Hollis (6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday. Rides between the towns of Altus, Hollis, Mangum, and Granite are limited. Southwest Transit is also a provider for Modivcare, which arranges rides to medical appointments for SoonerCare members. Call 580-482-5043 to ask about availability and fares.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-580-482-5043Last verified · October 10, 2026

Local agencies serving Harmon 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.

Oklahoma and federal programs

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

Money & income2 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.

Food6 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 care5 programs

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

Help, advice & legal3 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.