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Financial Needs

Several resources and programs are available to Union County Seniors to assist with financial needs.  


Benefits CheckUp

The National Council on Aging offers a Benefits Checkup online that can help identify benefit programs that can help pay for health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more. Visit Benefits CheckUp for more information.


Home Assistance

Heating Help

Get help with your heating costs through  The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Call 937.642.4986 or 800.858.4452 for more information, or visit Bridges Community Action Partnership online.


Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

The purpose of HWAP is to assist low-income households with the conservation of energy through education and home weatherization services. Program activities include: application assistance, estimation/inspection, weatherization services, and consumer education. This program is coordinated with other Community Action programs and local rehab programs to provide the most comprehensive services.  Call 937.642.4986 or 800.858.4452 for more information, or visit Bridges Community Action Partnership online.


Senior Home Repair Program/Housing Trust Fund Program

This program provides minor home repair/maintenance services to qualified senior homeowners. Priority is given to repairs that focus on health and safety. Services may include: wheelchair ramps, plumbing, electrical repairs, roof repair/replacement and heating unit repair/replacement. Call 937.642.4986 or 800.858.4452 for more information, or visit Bridges Community Action Partnership online.


Healthcare & Medical

Medicare Premium Assistance

The Medicare Savings Program  can help pay Medicare Premiums or co-pays. This program is based on financial eligibility. Make an appointment with the  Department of Job and Family Services  or call 937.644.1010 to apply.


Prescription Drug Assistance Program

The Union County Senior Services Prescription Assistance Program has been established to help meet the rising demands of prescription drug costs for Union County Seniors age 60 and over who do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare Extra Help, but who are unable to afford the prescription drugs they need.  In addition to this program, the Union County Senior Services will work with seniors to explore a variety of other programs that are available to help them with their prescription drug costs. If you are finding it difficult to pay for the prescriptions that are prescribed for you by your doctor, call 937.644.1010.  This program is funded by the Union County Senior Services Sales Tax.


Personal Needs

Restored 61 Clothes Closet

Restored 61 serves all of Union County by providing clothes, shoes, bedding and small household items to those in need, regardless of income or situation.  Contact the Hope Center for more information at 937.303.4209.


Personal Needs Pantry

The Union County Personal Needs Pantry is dedicated to serving individuals and families of Union County to help meet their basic needs.  They offer paper products, cleaning supplies, toiletries and seniuor-related items including incontinence supplies and denture care.  Contact the Personal Needs Pantry for more information at 937.209.0846.


Food Assistance

Food Stamps/SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program, helps people with low incomes obtain nutritious food. SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of eligible seniors.  For more information, check for eligibility and apply, contact the Union County Department of Job and Family Services at 937.644.1010.



Additional Resources

  • Legal Assistance by Appointment  The Legal Aid Society  offers free legal assistance to A paralegal is be available by appointment to review legal questions and to prepare simple documents for any senior over 60 regardless of income or assets. The Legal Aid society receives a federal grant to provide legal assistance to the older adults of Union County. Some examples of common services they provide are: simple wills, power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, survivorship deeds, consumer collection, bankruptcy, housing issues, predatory lending, foreclosures, loss or denial of public benefits, and family law issues. Call Karen at 888.301.2411 for an appointment.
  • Legal Telephone Hotline for Older Ohioans  Pro Seniors  is a group out of Cincinnati that has a grant for providing all Ohioans over 60 with free legal service, regardless of income. Telephone appointments for the legal hotline can be made Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. An intake worker will ask for basic information and have a hotline attorney call you. The attorney hotline frequently deals with legal issues concerning consumer issues, Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid estate recovery, social security, living wills, durable power attorney for health care, protective services, etc. If your legal problem cannot be solved over the phone, they can refer you to an appropriate source for further assistance.  The Pro Seniors legal hotline can be reached toll-free by calling 800.488.6070.
  • Telephone Bill Discounts / Free Mobile Phone  The Lifeline Ohio Program  offers discounts for lower income seniors on their telephone bills or a free cell phone with monthly minutes.  Click here for more information on LifeLline and Linkup Ohio
  • UCATS Transportation  The Union County Agency Transportation Service  offers transportation to community mealsites and doctor's appointments.  They also offer weekly grocery shopping trips.  This service is provided by donation only and is first-come first-serve.  To reserve your seat call UCATS at 937.642.5100. This program is funded in part through the Union County Senior Services Sales Tax.