Senior benefits in Noble 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

Stillwater Medical-Perry, a rural emergency hospital in Perry run by Stillwater Medical, has a financial assistance program based on yearly income and the number of people living in your household. Assistance granted by Stillwater Medical Center Authority applies to Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater Medical-Blackwell, Stillwater Medical-Perry and Stillwater Medical employed providers. Send the signed application with the required papers to the Financial Counselor; a decision is mailed or emailed in about 8 weeks. For questions, call the Financial Counselor at 405-742-5711.

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