Senior benefits in Jackson County, Wisconsin

ADRC of Jackson County 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 844-493-4245 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

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

Jackson Co Dhhs takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Jackson 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 715-284-4301.

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

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Jackson County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Black River Health (Black River Memorial Hospital) for emergency and medically necessary care. Black River Health (Black River Memorial Hospital) provides financial assistance based on income and family size. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Every Wisconsin county, including Jackson 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 844-493-4245 to schedule or learn what is available.

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