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Senior benefits in Latimer County, Oklahoma

Seniors in Latimer County, Oklahoma, and the family members who help them can find many kinds of benefit help in one place. Locally, the Area Agency on Aging services (KEDDO) are a good starting point for older adults in the county. The Oklahoma Human Services access point in Latimer County can help you learn about and apply for support. The KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) offers a ride option for getting around. Statewide programs also apply here, including SoonerCare, the ADvantage Waiver, SNAP food benefits, Oklahoma Energy Assistance, and Medicare Savings Programs. Oklahoma also offers tax relief for seniors and free Medicare counseling through the Oklahoma Medicare Assistance Program (MAP). Caregivers can look into respite and other caregiver supports. Federal programs may add more help on top of these. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency that runs each program makes the final decision on who qualifies.

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Oklahoma programs

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Federal programs

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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 Latimer County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Latimer County

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

Elder Services in Latimer County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (KEDDO) — Latimer

County · Oklahoma

The KEDDO Area Agency on Aging serves people age 60 and older in Latimer 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 Latimer County are served at nutrition centers in Wilburton. 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 2, 2026

General Assistance in Latimer County

Oklahoma Human Services access point — Latimer

County · Oklahoma

Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS, often called DHS) has an access point for Latimer County at 300 W Main St, Wilburton, OK 74578. It is open Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers help with SNAP, child care and medical (SoonerCare) benefits. EBT cards are not issued at this location. You can also apply online any time at OKDHSLive.org. Staff can help with SNAP food benefits, SoonerCare (Medicaid) for people 65 or older or disabled, and energy help (LIHEAP). You can drop off a printed SNAP Request for Benefits form at a local office, and LIHEAP applicants can turn in proof there. For help applying, call 405-522-5050. To report abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, call the hotline at 1-800-522-3511.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-405-522-5050Last verified · October 11, 2026

Transportation in Latimer County

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

KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) — Latimer

County · Oklahoma

KI BOIS Area Transit System (KATS) is a rural public transit system that serves Latimer 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 Wilburton, 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 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Latimer 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 Latimer 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.