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Senior benefits in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Seniors aged 65 and older in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs — from federal assistance to state and local support. The ADRC of the Lakeshore serves as the local starting point, connecting residents with programs that cover health care, long-term care, food, housing costs, and more. Locally, Kewaunee County residents may also find help through County Elderly & Disabled Transportation under the WisDOT §85.21 program, energy bill assistance through Energy Services Inc via WHEAP, and hospital financial assistance at Bellin Memorial Hospital. State programs available here include SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance, Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled, Medicare Savings Programs, Family Care & IRIS, FoodShare Wisconsin, and the Homestead Credit, among others. Federal programs — including Extra Help for prescription costs and many more — apply here as well. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

ADRC of the Lakeshore

1-877-416-7083

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

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Programs run in Kewaunee County

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

Elder Services in Kewaunee County

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

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of the Lakeshore) — Kewaunee

County · Wisconsin

ADRC of the Lakeshore 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 877-416-7083 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-877-416-7083Last verified · October 8, 2026

Energy Assistance in Kewaunee County

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

Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake — Kewaunee

County · Wisconsin

Energy Services Inc - WHEAP takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Kewaunee 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 800-506-5596.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-800-506-5596Last verified · October 10, 2026

Healthcare in Kewaunee County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Bellin Memorial Hospital (nearest, Green Bay)) — Kewaunee

County · Wisconsin

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Kewaunee County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Bellin Memorial Hospital (nearest, Green Bay) for emergency and medically necessary care. Bellin (Emplify Health) offers financial assistance and payment plans to patients with financial need. 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 →1-608-775-8660, 1-800-362-9567 ext. 58660Last verified · October 9, 2026

Transportation in Kewaunee County

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

County Elderly & Disabled Transportation (§85.21) — Kewaunee

County · Wisconsin

Every Wisconsin county, including Kewaunee 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 877-416-7083 to schedule or learn what is available.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-877-416-7083Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Kewaunee 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 Kewaunee 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.