Senior benefits in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Seniors in Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau County is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults and people with disabilities to services and support across the county. Local programs include Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics' Hospital Financial Assistance for those who need help with medical bills, energy bill relief through Western Dairyland EOC's local intake for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), and the County Elderly & Disabled Transportation program for getting to appointments and errands. State programs such as SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance, Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled, FoodShare Wisconsin, and Family Care & IRIS are also available here. Federal programs add even more options for eligible residents. Every program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
ADRC of Trempealeau County
1-800-273-2001
See which of these Trempealeau County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Trempealeau County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Trempealeau County. Start here.
Elder Services in Trempealeau County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of Trempealeau County) — Trempealeau
County · WisconsinADRC of Trempealeau 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 800-273-2001 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Trempealeau County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $100–$1,500 a year.
Energy Assistance (WHEAP) intake — Trempealeau
County · WisconsinWestern Dairyland Eoc Inc - WHEAP takes Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications for Trempealeau 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 715-836-7511.
Estimated bill savings: $100–$1,500 a year
Healthcare in Trempealeau County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics) — Trempealeau
County · WisconsinUninsured and underinsured residents of Trempealeau County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics 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
Transportation in Trempealeau County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
County Elderly & Disabled Transportation (§85.21) — Trempealeau
County · WisconsinEvery Wisconsin county, including Trempealeau 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 800-273-2001 to schedule or learn what is available.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Trempealeau 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.
ADRC of Trempealeau County
Runs: Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC of Trempealeau County)
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics)
Trempealeau County specialized transportation (WisDOT §85.21 aid)
Western Dairyland Eoc Inc - WHEAP (local WHEAP agency)
Wisconsin and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Trempealeau 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.
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / SLMB+) — Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind or Disabled (EBD)
- Medigap Helpline & Part D Counseling (Board on Aging) — Wisconsin
- SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance — Wisconsin
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
- Qualifying Individual (QI)
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Food7 programs
SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.
- FoodShare Wisconsin (SNAP) for Older Adults
- Senior Dining & Home-Delivered Meals — Wisconsin
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food Box
- Congregate Meals at Senior Centers
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors
Home, bills & taxes8 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
- Homestead Credit — Wisconsin
- Property Tax Deferral Loan Program (WHEDA) — Wisconsin
- Federal Lifeline
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
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.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.