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2026 Senior Benefits Checklist
Broward County, Florida
49 programs17 categoriesEvery one linked to its official sourceLast verified · July 22, 2026
Free · No Social Security number · No credit card · Not a government agency
Start here — the free 5-minute benefits check
- 1Answer a few plain-English questions (age, ZIP, rough income).
- 2See which of these programs fit — with a dollar estimate for each.
- 3Call or apply to your top match, using this sheet's phone numbers.
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Elder Services
Area Agency on Aging (ADRC) — Broward County
$500–$6,000/yr1-800-963-5337adrcbroward.orgLast verified · June 21, 2026
Employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
$15,000–$17,000/yr1-877-872-5627www.dol.govLast verified · June 14, 2026
Energy Assistance
LIHEAP — Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Florida)
$350–$1,000/yr211www.floridajobs.orgLast verified · June 21, 2026
Food Assistance
Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
$1,500–$4,000/yr1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 13, 2026
Congregate Meals at Senior Centers
$1,000–$2,500/yr1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 13, 2026
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors
$280–$2,400/yr1-800-221-5689www.fns.usda.govLast verified · June 21, 2026
Health Coverage
Florida Medicaid for the Aged, Blind & Disabled (MEDS-AD)
$4,000–$12,000/yr1-866-762-2237ahca.myflorida.comLast verified · May 28, 2026
Healthcare
Broward Health Financial Assistance (North Broward Hospital District)
$500–$30,000/yr954-767-5344www.browardhealth.orgLast verified · July 20, 2026
VA Health Care
$5,000–$20,000/yr1-877-222-8387www.va.govLast verified · July 19, 2026
CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)
$3,000–$15,000/yr1-800-733-8387www.va.govLast verified · July 19, 2026
Home Care
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
$30,000–$80,000/yr1-800-963-5337ahca.myflorida.comLast verified · June 23, 2026
Florida Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI)
$2,400–$18,000/yr1-800-963-5337elderaffairs.orgLast verified · May 28, 2026
Florida Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
$2,000–$15,000/yr1-800-963-5337elderaffairs.orgLast verified · May 28, 2026
Housing
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
$8,000–$20,000/yr1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · July 22, 2026
HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
$5,000–$15,000/yr1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · July 22, 2026
Income Support
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
$11,928–$17,892/yr1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · June 15, 2026
Florida Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
$1,200–$9,600/yr1-866-762-2237www.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026
Long Term Care
Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC)
$20,000–$80,000/yr1-800-963-5337ahca.myflorida.comLast verified · May 28, 2026
PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
$6,000–$40,000/yr1-800-633-4227www.medicaid.govLast verified · June 21, 2026
Florida State Veterans' Homes (Nursing Home and Assisted Living Care)
www.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026
Medicare Savings
Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
$4,000–$5,300/yr1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · June 14, 2026
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
$2,435–$3,500/yr1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · July 22, 2026
Qualifying Individual (QI)
$2,400–$2,435/yr1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · July 22, 2026
Nutrition
Broward County Senior Meals (AAA of Broward County — Congregate + Home-Delivered)
$1,800–$4,500/yr954-745-9779www.adrcbroward.orgLast verified · May 29, 2026
Supportive Services
National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
$1,000–$5,000/yr1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 16, 2026
Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)
$500–$3,000/yr1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · June 15, 2026
Florida Military Gold Sportsman's License (Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Package)
$75–$85/yrwww.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026
Tax Relief
Florida Total Property Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans
$2,000–$5,000/yrwww.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026
Florida Combat-Disabled Veteran Age 65+ Property Tax Discount
$150–$3,000/yrwww.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026
Florida Long-Term Resident Senior Homestead Exemption
$800–$2,500/yrwww.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026
Transportation
Broward County Transit TOPS! Paratransit
$1,500–$8,000/yr954-357-8400www.broward.orgLast verified · May 29, 2026
Broward County Transit Senior Reduced Fare
$100–$730/yr954-357-8400www.broward.orgLast verified · May 29, 2026
Utility Assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
$3,000–$8,000/yrwww.energy.govLast verified · July 22, 2026
Broward Family Success LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance)
$200–$900/yr954-357-5025www.broward.orgLast verified · May 29, 2026
Federal Lifeline
$111–$411/yr1-800-234-9473www.fcc.govLast verified · June 14, 2026
Veteran Benefits
VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)
$12,000–$34,488/yr1-800-827-1000www.va.govLast verified · July 19, 2026
Documents to gather before applying
- Photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
- Social Security card
- Medicare card (if enrolled)
- Proof of income (award letter, pay stubs, pension statement)
- Recent bank statements
- Proof of residency (utility bill or lease)
- List of current medications
- Insurance cards
Local starting point
Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Inc. (AAABC) — Aging and Disability Resource Center for PSA 10
954-745-9779
Your local Area Agency on Aging can walk through any program on this list by phone.