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Senior benefits in Prairie County, Arkansas

If you or a parent lives in Prairie County, Arkansas, several benefit programs may be able to help with everyday costs. Locally, CareLink is the Area Agency on Aging for central Arkansas and is a good starting point for senior services. The Arkansas DHS county office for Prairie handles applications for many state programs. Mid-Delta Community Services runs LIHEAP energy assistance in the county, which may help with heating and cooling bills. Statewide help also reaches Prairie County. This includes Arkansas Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled, Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP food assistance, and ARChoices in Homecare. Homeowners may look at the Homestead Property Tax Credit and the property tax assessment freeze. AR SHIIP offers free Medicare counseling. Federal programs may also apply. 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 eligibility.

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Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local starting point

CareLink (Area Agency on Aging for central Arkansas)

1-501-372-5300 (toll free 1-800-482-6359)

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

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Programs run in Prairie County

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

Elder Services in Prairie County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (CareLink) — Prairie

County · Arkansas

CareLink in North Little Rock is the Area Agency on Aging for central Arkansas and serves Prairie County. Its services include Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors 60 and older, in-home care, family caregiver support and respite, senior centers, fitness and wellness classes, free Medicare counseling, pet care help for seniors 60 and older, legal referrals and a nursing home ombudsman. Eligibility rules vary by service. Call (501) 372-5300 or (800) 482-6359 to talk with an Information and Assistance social worker.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-501-372-5300 (toll free 1-800-482-6359)Last verified · October 7, 2026

Energy Assistance in Prairie County

LIHEAP energy assistance (Mid-Delta Community Services) — Prairie

County · Arkansas

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps with home energy bills: heating costs in the winter and cooling costs in the summer for those who qualify. In Arkansas, you apply through the community-based organization for your county. For Prairie County, that is Mid-Delta Community Services, 610 S. Biscoe St., Helena, phone (870) 338-6406. It serves Lee, Monroe, Phillips and Prairie counties. Do not send your application to the Arkansas Energy Office. LIHEAP never charges a fee to apply.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-870-338-6406Last verified · October 7, 2026

General Assistance in Prairie County

Arkansas DHS county office — Prairie

County · Arkansas

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of County Operations serves Prairie County at the Prairie County office at 663 Market Street, Devalls Bluff (phone 870-998-2581). 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 →1-870-998-2581Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local agencies serving Prairie 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 Prairie 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.