Benefits Assistance | Lorain County Office On Aging

Assists older with navigating concerns such as housing assistance, financial management, mail interpretation, and communication in order to provide a safety net that supports aging in place. Helps older adults and individuals with disabilities file for public benefits. Benefits screened for include Medicare premiums, food stamp assistance (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP), Veteran services and benefits, Golden Buckeye, Medicare drug costs, low-cost housing, Ohio Best RX, Safe-Link phone and more.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

105 Maple Street, Wellington, OH 44090

Hours

Varies by location. Same as site hours.

Application process

Call the office and ask for benefits screening. Screening can be completed in person or on the phone. A form must be completed to schedule an appointment.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

Serves adults with disabilities age 18 or older and adults age 60 or older residing in Lorain County.

Languages

Spanish available at Elyria location.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Agency info

Lorain County Office On Aging

Offers a variety of programs for older adults including assisted transportation, support services, specialized information and referral, nutrition services, medication information, health promotion, kinship care, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Years Newspaper.