Senior benefits in Conecuh County, Alabama
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Local programs
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Alabama programs
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Federal programs
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Categories
Last verified · September 27, 2026
Local starting point
Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) Area Agency on Aging
1-334-682-5206
See which of these Conecuh County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Conecuh County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Conecuh County. Start here.
Elder Services in Conecuh County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging) — Conecuh
CountyThe Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging (ATRC Aging) serves Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington, and Wilcox counties, including Conecuh County. It is the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center, the starting point for long-term services for seniors and people with disabilities and their caregivers. Programs include Medicaid waiver home care, Alabama CARES caregiver support, in-home services, legal services, a long-term care ombudsman, senior centers and meals, SenioRx prescription help, and Medicare counseling (State Health Insurance Program). Call 334-682-5206 or toll-free 888-617-0500, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Conecuh County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $280–$1,100 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Community Action Agency of South Alabama) — Conecuh
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Conecuh County, LIHEAP applications are taken by Community Action Agency of South Alabama, the Community Action Agency that the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) lists for Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe and Wilcox counties. ADECA does not take applications. Call the LIHEAP call center at 877-246-7836 to set up an appointment (the main office in Daphne is 251-626-2646). Bring proof of income, Social Security cards, a photo ID, and a recent energy bill. Help depends on available funds.
Estimated bill savings: $280–$1,100 a year
Healthcare in Conecuh County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Evergreen Medical Center) — Conecuh
CountyEvergreen Medical Center in Evergreen is Conecuh County's hospital, with a 24-hour emergency room and inpatient care. Its website does not post a financial assistance policy. Call the hospital at 251-578-2480 and ask the business office about financial help with a hospital bill or a payment plan.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Conecuh County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Rural Public Transit (Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Rural Transportation) — Conecuh
CountyThe Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission's rural transportation program gives demand-response rides to the general public of all ages in Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe and Wilcox counties, including Conecuh County. It also takes older adults to the Area Agency on Aging nutrition centers. Call the transportation coordinator for Conecuh, Monroe and Wilcox counties at 334-682-6128 at least 24 hours ahead to schedule. Be ready 15 minutes before pickup, and bring the exact fare — drivers do not carry change. Personal care attendants ride free.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Conecuh County
Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.
Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging)
Community Action Agency of South Alabama
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Community Action Agency of South Alabama)
Evergreen Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Evergreen Medical Center)
Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) Rural Transportation Program
Runs: Rural Public Transit (Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Rural Transportation)
Alabama and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Conecuh County and across the rest of Alabama. Full details are on the Alabama benefits page.
Elder Services
- Free legal help for adults 60+ (Legal Assistance Program)State$0–$2,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Alabama SHIP — free Medicare and insurance counselingState$100–$2,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- LIHEAP energy assistance (Alabama)State$280–$1,100/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP food assistance (Alabama Food Assistance Program)State$300–$3,576/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Alabama Medicaid for people 65+, blind, or disabled (SSI and SSI-related)State$2,000–$15,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- SenioRx — free or low-cost prescription drugsState$0–$5,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Medicaid Waiver — care at home instead of a nursing homeState$5,000–$25,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI-1)State$2,100–$5,200/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Homestead exemption for homeowners 65+, disabled, or blind (property tax)State$50–$1,500/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Alabama income tax: retirement income exclusion for age 65+ (and exempt Social Security and pensions)State$0–$300/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrCashOfficial source →
Nearby counties
County programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.