Senior Assis­tance

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES(.GOV) SENIOR SERVICES

Resources, instructional videos and legal assistance to help Missouri seniors and their families navigate estate planning and advance care directives

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Phone: 573-751-6400
Email: info@health.mo.gov

Missouri Department of Natural Resources administers funds to a statewide network of 18 local weatherization agencies to provide weatherization services to eligible clients. Allocations to these agencies are based on the percentage of the state's total low-income households within each service area. The program reduces clients’ energy bills while stimulating the state and local economy.

• Since 1977, more than 193,000 Missouri homes have been weatherized through the Weatherization Assistance Program
• Weatherization reduces residential and power plant emissions of carbon dioxide by 2.65 metric ton/year per home
• Weatherization decreases national energy consumption by the equivalent of 24.1 million barrels of oil annually
• Weatherization saves, on average, $370 per house in heating and cooling costs annually at current prices
• Nationally, the Weatherization Assistance Program supports 8,500 jobs and provides weatherization services to approximately 35,000 homes every year

Primary funding for Missouri's weatherization efforts comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program.

MISSOURI MEDICAID FOR SENIORS

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LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)

What help is available? LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help you pay your home energy bills through:

• Energy Assistance - A one-time payment for one fuel type for your heating or cooling costs from October-May.
• Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) - Helps pay your energy bill when you have a termination or disconnect notice indicating a specific disconnect date, a final billing statement advising the account has been terminated, a propane-fuel oil tank is filled at less than 20% capacity, the customer is a cash on delivery (COD) customer, pre-paid electric customer indicates their pre-paid usage is about to run out, or when an applicant indicates another fuel source is about to run out (Wood, corn pellets, kerosene). The amount of help you receive is based on the amount of bill with the energy provider.
  • Winter ECIP is available November—May based on funding. The maximum amount you could get is $800.
  • Summer ECIP is available June—September based on funding. The maximum amount you could get is $300.
  • For more information about eligibility requirements, contact the Contracted Agency that provides services for your area.

United Way (Dial 211): Calling 211 or visiting 211.org links residents directly to local, vetted senior home-maintenance assistance programs.

Each day millions of people step up to provide support to a loved one such as a family member, neighbor, friend or even co-worker. Most of the time we can lend an extra hand with ease but sometimes we need additional help. If you are caring for someone and need some respite, extra resources, or just someone to talk to - please contact 211. You are not alone and 211 has the most up-to-date information about local assistance that may be available to you or your loved one.

• If you prefer to talk to someone, you can always call 211 to get connected to a local specialist. Simply call 211 from a cell phone or landline to speak with a live, highly trained service professional.
• If you are looking for a 211 service in another area, or prefer to text, chat online, or search an online database, find the local 211 contact information here.

AARP : Caring for a family member, loved one, or friend can be exhausting, both mentally and physically and can lead to burn-out if caregivers do not take breaks. Respite care can give caregivers a chance to recharge and is good for both them and the one they are caring for. Find helpful tips on creating a respite plan.