Senior benefits in Sumter 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 Sumter County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Sumter County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Sumter County. Start here.
Elder Services in Sumter 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) — Sumter
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 Sumter 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 Sumter County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $280–$1,100 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Community Service Programs of West Alabama) — Sumter
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Sumter County, LIHEAP applications are taken by Community Service Programs of West Alabama, the Community Action Agency that the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) lists for Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties. ADECA does not take applications. Applicants 60 and older can call the agency's line for older clients at 205-469-0386 (the general call center is 833-836-7817). 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 Sumter County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Hill Hospital of Sumter County) — Sumter
CountyHill Hospital of Sumter County in York sets a cash price for patients with no health insurance, with a discount similar to what an insured patient would get. Staff can also estimate your out-of-pocket cost before care. The website does not post a separate financial assistance policy, so call the hospital at 205-392-5263 and ask about help paying a bill.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Sumter County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Rural Public Transit (West Alabama Public Transportation — WAPT) — Sumter
CountyWest Alabama Public Transportation (WAPT), based in Demopolis, is the rural public transit provider for Sumter County. It serves Choctaw, Dallas, Marengo, Perry and Sumter counties in this region. Rides are open to everyone, with no age or income limits, for doctor and dental visits, shopping, work, personal business, and other trips. Fares vary by trip. Call 334-289-5789 to ask about service in your area and to schedule a ride.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Sumter 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 Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc.
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Community Service Programs of West Alabama)
Hill Hospital of Sumter County
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Hill Hospital of Sumter County)
West Alabama Public Transportation (WAPT)
Runs: Rural Public Transit (West Alabama Public Transportation
Alabama and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Sumter 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.