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Senior benefits in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Seniors aged 65 and older in La Crosse County, Wisconsin have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, food, energy costs, transportation, and more. The ADRC of La Crosse County is the local starting point for navigating these options and connecting with the right programs. Locally, residents may also find help through the County Elderly & Disabled Transportation program, Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake services, and Hospital Financial Assistance through Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. At the state level, programs such as SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance, Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled, Medicare Savings Programs, FoodShare Wisconsin, and the Homestead Credit may be available depending on your situation. Federal programs — including Extra Help for prescription costs and many others — apply here as well. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

ADRC of La Crosse County

1-800-500-3910

See which of these La Crosse County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in La Crosse County

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

Elder Services in La Crosse County

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

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of La Crosse County) — La Crosse

County · Wisconsin

ADRC of La Crosse 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 800-500-3910 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-800-500-3910Last verified · October 11, 2026

Energy Assistance in La Crosse County

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

Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake — La Crosse

County · Wisconsin

La Crosse Co Hs takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for La Crosse 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 608-785-5582.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-608-785-5582Last verified · October 6, 2026

Healthcare in La Crosse County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center) — La Crosse

County · Wisconsin

Uninsured and underinsured residents of La Crosse County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Gundersen provides free or discounted care based on household income and size for patients unable to pay. 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 →1-608-775-8660Last verified · October 1, 2026

Transportation in La Crosse County

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

County Elderly & Disabled Transportation (§85.21) — La Crosse

County · Wisconsin

Every Wisconsin county, including La Crosse 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 800-500-3910 to schedule or learn what is available.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-800-500-3910Last verified · October 8, 2026

Local agencies serving La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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.