Columbia County Office for the Aging

SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTIONS

The Office for the Aging does not require payment for most services but does offer participants the opportunity to voluntarily contribute to the services provided. Under no circumstances will you be denied service for your inability or unwillingness to make a voluntary contribution.

All contributions are used to expand and support services. The following are suggested contributions and individuals may make contributions in any amount. Funding for programs is provided by Columbia County, Federal and State Governments and NYSOFA.

Senior Center Meals*

Actual Cost: $22.52/meal
Suggested Contribution:$4.00/meal

Legal Assistance

Actual Cost:$85.79/hour
Suggested Contribution: $15.00/hour

Shopping

Actual Cost: $36.58/contact
Suggested Contribution: $4.00/contact

PERS

Actual Cost: $31.00-50.00/month (depends on device)
Suggested Contribution: $5.00/month

Home Delivered Meals

Actual Cost: $14.27/meal
Suggested Contribution:$4.00/meal

HIICAP Counseling

Actual Cost: $78.13/hour
Suggested Contribution: $10.00/hour

Transportation (Medical)**

Actual Cost: $7.12/ride
Suggested Contribution: $3.00/one-way trip

Case Management

Actual Cost: $224.50/hour
Suggested Contribution: $10.00/hour

Nutrition Counseling

Actual Cost: $62.10/hour
Suggested Contribution: $10.00/hour

Housekeeper Chore/Personal Care

Actual Cost: $34.00-47.98 (depends on vendor)
Suggested Contribution:$5.00/hour

Transportation (Nonmedical)**

Actual Cost: $16.53/ride (one-way trip)
Suggested Contribution: $3.00/ride (one-way trip)

*Guests under 60 yrs of age required cost is $4.00 per meal.

**Actual cost of rides vary depending on distance, duration and other variables.

“A suggested contribution level equal to the actual cost of the service for the participants who self-disclose income at or above 185% of Federal Poverty Line (FPL). Please ask a staff person for the chart if interested.”

Revised 05/2025