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Senior benefits in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Seniors aged 65 and older in Marinette County, Wisconsin, may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs — from federal assistance to state and local support. The ADRC of Marinette County is a strong local starting point. This agency can help connect you to programs like Family Care & IRIS, SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance, and Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled. If heating costs are a concern, Energy Services Inc handles local WHEAP intake to help with energy bills. Seniors who need rides to appointments or services may find help through the County Elderly & Disabled Transportation program. Those facing medical costs can explore Hospital Financial Assistance through Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area. State programs like the Homestead Credit, FoodShare Wisconsin, and Medicare Savings Programs may also reduce everyday expenses. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified — but the program's agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

ADRC of Marinette County

1-888-442-3267

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

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Programs run in Marinette County

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

Elder Services in Marinette County

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

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of Marinette County) — Marinette

County · Wisconsin

ADRC of Marinette 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 888-442-3267 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-888-442-3267Last verified · October 8, 2026

Energy Assistance in Marinette County

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

Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake — Marinette

County · Wisconsin

Energy Services Inc - WHEAP takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Marinette 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 Marinette County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area) — Marinette

County · Wisconsin

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Marinette County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area for emergency and medically necessary care. Aurora's Helping Hand program assists uninsured and underinsured patients; financial advocates walk through the application. 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 →1-800-326-2250Last verified · October 9, 2026

Transportation in Marinette County

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

County Elderly & Disabled Transportation (§85.21) — Marinette

County · Wisconsin

Every Wisconsin county, including Marinette 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 888-442-3267 to schedule or learn what is available.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-888-442-3267Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Marinette 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 Marinette 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.