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Senior benefits in Buffalo County, Wisconsin

Seniors aged 65 and older in Buffalo County, Wisconsin have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, food, energy costs, housing, and more. The ADRC of Buffalo and Pepin Counties is the local starting point for finding help — staff there can connect you to programs based on your situation. County residents may also qualify for the County Elderly & Disabled Transportation program, which helps with getting around, and Buffalo County DHHS handles local intake for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) to help with heating costs. AdventHealth Durand offers Hospital Financial Assistance for those who need help with medical bills. At the state level, programs like SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance, FoodShare Wisconsin, Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled, and the Homestead Credit may be available. Federal programs also apply here, covering areas like prescription costs, food, and veterans' benefits. Each program listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified — the administering agency makes all final eligibility decisions.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

ADRC of Buffalo and Pepin Counties

1-866-578-2372

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

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Programs run in Buffalo County

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

Elder Services in Buffalo County

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

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of Buffalo and Pepin Counties) — Buffalo

County · Wisconsin

ADRC of Buffalo and Pepin Counties is the county's one-stop for aging help: benefits counseling (Medicare, FoodShare, Medicaid), long-term-care options and Family Care/IRIS enrollment, caregiver support, home-delivered and senior dining meals, transportation arrangements, and falls-prevention programs. Services are free and open to adults 60 and over and adults with disabilities. Call 866-578-2372 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-866-578-2372Last verified · October 1, 2026

Energy Assistance in Buffalo County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $100–$1,500 a year.

Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake — Buffalo

County · Wisconsin

Buffalo Co Dhhs takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Buffalo County residents — heating and electric bill help, crisis assistance, and emergency furnace repair. Household income must be at or below 60% of the state median (see the statewide WHEAP listing for current figures). Apply online at energybenefit.wi.gov, or by phone, mail, or in person through the local agency at 608-685-4412.

Estimated bill savings: $100–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-608-685-4412Last verified · October 8, 2026

Healthcare in Buffalo County

Hospital Financial Assistance (AdventHealth Durand (nearest, Durand)) — Buffalo

County · Wisconsin

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Buffalo County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at AdventHealth Durand (nearest, Durand) for emergency and medically necessary care. AdventHealth Durand (formerly Chippewa Valley Hospital) uses AdventHealth's financial assistance program. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-855-241-2455Last verified · October 6, 2026

Transportation in Buffalo County

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

County Elderly & Disabled Transportation (§85.21) — Buffalo

County · Wisconsin

Every Wisconsin county, including Buffalo County, receives state aid under Wis. Stat. §85.21 to run specialized transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities — typically door-to-door van or volunteer-driver rides to medical appointments, nutrition sites, and shopping. Services and fares vary by county; the ADRC connects riders with the county's program. Call 866-578-2372 to schedule or learn what is available.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-866-578-2372Last verified · October 9, 2026

Local agencies serving Buffalo 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.

Wisconsin and federal programs

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

Money & income3 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs9 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food7 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes8 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care4 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.

Veterans4 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.