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Senior benefits in Haskell County, Oklahoma

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Seniors in Haskell County, Oklahoma, and the family members who help them, can find several kinds of benefit help close to home. A good first stop is Area Agency on Aging services (KEDDO), run by the Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO) Area Agency on Aging. It is the local starting point for senior support in Haskell County. For getting to appointments and errands, the KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) serves the county. Oklahoma programs may also apply, including SoonerCare, the ADvantage Waiver for home care, SNAP food benefits, energy assistance, and caregiver respite. Several tax relief options and free Medicare counseling through the Oklahoma Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) are listed as well. Federal programs add more choices, such as help with Medicare costs and food 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 is eligible.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO) Area Agency on Aging

1-918-465-2367 (toll free 1-800-722-8180)

See which of these Haskell County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Haskell County

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

Elder Services in Haskell County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (KEDDO) — Haskell

County · Oklahoma

The KEDDO Area Agency on Aging serves people age 60 and older in Haskell County and six other southeast Oklahoma counties. It funds meals (at nutrition centers and delivered to the homebound), rides, outreach, home repair, legal help, nutrition education and caregiver support services. It also offers free Information and Assistance to help older adults and caregivers find local services, plus long-term care ombudsman help and Medicare counseling. Senior meals in Haskell County are served at nutrition centers in Stigler. Call Information and Assistance at 918-465-2367 or toll free 1-800-722-8180.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-918-465-2367 (toll free 1-800-722-8180)Last verified · October 12, 2026

Transportation in Haskell County

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

KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) — Haskell

County · Oklahoma

KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) is a rural public transit system that serves Haskell County and other eastern Oklahoma counties. All of its services are open to the public. For people 60 and older, the KEDDO Area Agency on Aging also funds KATS rides to doctor visits, pharmacies, social service offices and senior activities, plus supplemental rides for caregivers. Call KATS in Stigler at 918-967-3365 or toll free 1-800-289-7228 to schedule a ride. In Stigler, a ride costs $1.00 per stop for adults.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-918-967-3365 (toll free 1-800-289-7228)Last verified · October 1, 2026

Local agencies serving Haskell 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 Haskell 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.