Senior benefits in Rich County, Utah

The Bear River Area Agency on Aging is part of the Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG). It is one of 12 Area Agencies on Aging in Utah and serves Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties, including Rich County. Its services cost little or nothing for people who qualify. It offers information and referral, caregiver support, in-home services, a long-term care ombudsman and SHIP Medicare counseling. In-home services under the National Caregiver Support Program, the Aging Waiver and the Alternatives Program help older adults and people with disabilities stay independent at home. Call 435-713-1467 (Spanish: 435-713-1462). The office is at 170 N Main St in Logan.

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

The Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) program helps low-income households pay utility bills. It is paid for by the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). HEAT focuses on the households that need it most: the lowest-income households with the highest heating costs, people with disabilities, the elderly and families with young children. In Rich County, apply through the Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG). You may be able to apply online. You can also email your application and copies of your documents to heat@brag.utah.gov, mail them, or drop them off at the Logan office (170 N Main) or the Brigham City office (35 E 100 S). If you have a shut-off notice, call the BRAG HEAT office right away at 435-713-1444.

Estimated bill savings: $250–$800 a year

The Rich County Treasurer's office runs Utah's property tax relief programs in Rich County. Low-income seniors, people with disabilities, widows and widowers who have not remarried, disabled veterans and active-duty armed forces members may qualify for a property tax credit on their primary residence. Fill out the Low Income Abatement and Homeowner's Tax Credit Application (or the Veteran with a Disability exemption form), print it, sign it and return it to the Treasurer's office at the court house in Randolph. Call 435-793-5155 with questions or to get an application.

Estimated bill savings: $100–$1,412 a year

The Rich County Senior Citizens Center in Randolph can arrange rides to the center from the Garden City/Laketown area. The center serves meals at noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, on site or delivered to homes. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 21 N Main St. in Randolph. Call the center at 435-793-2122 to set up a ride.

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