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Senior benefits in Greene County, Arkansas

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Seniors in Greene County, Arkansas, and the family members who help them, have several places to turn for benefit help. The East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging is a good local starting point for services and caregiver support. The Arkansas DHS county office for Greene can help with Medicaid and SNAP food assistance. Crowley's Ridge Development Council handles LIHEAP energy assistance and runs North East Arkansas Transit (NEAT) for getting around. If you face a medical bill, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center offers Hospital Financial Assistance. Statewide programs also apply here, such as ARChoices in Homecare, Medicare Savings Programs, the Homestead Property Tax Credit, and free Medicare counseling through AR SHIIP. Federal programs may add more help. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency running each program makes the final decision on who is eligible.

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Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local starting point

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA)

1-800-467-3278

See which of these Greene County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Greene County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Greene County. Start here.

Elder Services in Greene County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging services (East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging) — Greene

County · Arkansas

The East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA) in Jonesboro serves Greene County and 11 other counties in Northeast Arkansas. Its senior services include care coordinators who help plan care, home care services, home care for veterans, private-pay care, wellness programs, senior centers, an ombudsman for people in long-term care, and personal emergency response systems (PERS). Its Family Caregiver Support Program offers respite, support groups, training, family mediation and legal assistance. Call 800-467-3278, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-800-467-3278Last verified · October 6, 2026

Energy Assistance in Greene County

LIHEAP energy assistance (Crowley's Ridge Development Council) — Greene

County · Arkansas

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households pay utility bills. In Greene County, Crowley's Ridge Development Council (CRDC) takes LIHEAP applications. Regular Assistance is a one-time payment per household per program season, and Crisis Assistance helps when a shut-off is near or service is already cut off. Payments generally go straight to the utility. Apply in person at the Greene County office, 901 E. Lake, Paragould, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–11:30 and 1:00–3:00, or call 870-239-3531.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-870-239-3531Last verified · October 7, 2026

General Assistance in Greene County

Arkansas DHS county office — Greene

County · Arkansas

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of County Operations serves Greene County at the Greene County office at 809 Goldsmith Road, Paragould (phone 870-236-8723). Offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. DHS county offices process applications for Health Care (Medicaid), SNAP food help and TEA. You can also apply and manage your benefits online at Access.Arkansas.gov. For questions about a case, the Division of County Operations line is 501-682-8375 or 855-372-1084.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-870-236-8723Last verified · October 7, 2026

Healthcare in Greene County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Arkansas Methodist Medical Center) — Greene

County · Arkansas

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (AMMC) in Paragould offers a Financial Assistance Program for patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing unexpected medical costs. It helps eligible people reduce or eliminate hospital bills based on income and family size. Download and complete the Financial Assistance Application and return it to the AMMC Business Office. For help, call 877-348-1281. AMMC merged with Baptist Memorial Health Care in 2026, and its financial assistance forms are on the Baptist website.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-877-348-1281Last verified · October 6, 2026

Transportation in Greene County

Programs here typically provide services worth $100–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.

North East Arkansas Transit (NEAT) — Greene

County · Arkansas

North East Arkansas Transit (NEAT), run by Crowley's Ridge Development Council, provides affordable rural transportation in Greene County and other Northeast Arkansas counties. Rides can be for shopping, medical visits, socialization, work, school or public services. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 48 hours ahead; rides are scheduled first come, first served. To schedule, call (870) 802-7105 or 1 (866) 336-3691.

Estimated service value: $100–$1,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-870-802-7105 (toll free 1-866-336-3691)Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local agencies serving Greene 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.

Arkansas and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Greene County and across the rest of Arkansas. Full details are on the Arkansas benefits page.

Money & income2 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs8 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food6 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes9 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care5 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal3 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby counties

Local 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.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.