Senior benefits in Washington County, Wisconsin

ADRC of Washington 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 877-306-3030 or the statewide line 1-844-947-2372.

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

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

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Washington County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Froedtert West Bend Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Froedtert Health provides free or discounted care based on income, assets, and family size; call the financial counselors at 414-805-6206 to apply. 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 Washington 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 877-306-3030 to schedule or learn what is available.

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