Benefits Assistance | Lorain County Office On Aging
534 Abbe Road South, Elyria, OH 44035
Spanish available at Elyria location.
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.
No fee.
Lorain County, Ohio
Description
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.
Providing organization
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.