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2026 Senior Benefits Checklist
Levy County, Florida

48 programs17 categoriesEvery one linked to its official sourceLast verified · July 22, 2026

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  1. 1Answer a few plain-English questions (age, ZIP, rough income).
  2. 2See which of these programs fit — with a dollar estimate for each.
  3. 3Call or apply to your top match, using this sheet's phone numbers.

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Emergency Aid

2 programs

  • Central Florida Community Action Agency LIHEAP (Levy County)

    $200–$1,500/yr

    352-373-7667liheapch.acf.govLast verified · June 4, 2026

  • Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) — Levy County

    $300–$1,000/yr

    904-964-6696elderaffairs.orgLast verified · June 4, 2026

Employment

1 program

  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

    $15,000–$17,000/yr

    1-877-872-5627www.dol.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

Energy Assistance

1 program

  • LIHEAP — Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Florida)

    $350–$1,000/yr

    211www.floridajobs.orgLast verified · June 21, 2026

Food Assistance

3 programs

  • Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

    $1,500–$4,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 13, 2026

  • Congregate Meals at Senior Centers

    $1,000–$2,500/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 13, 2026

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors

    $280–$2,400/yr

    1-800-221-5689www.fns.usda.govLast verified · June 21, 2026

Health Coverage

1 program

  • Florida Medicaid for the Aged, Blind & Disabled (MEDS-AD)

    $4,000–$12,000/yr

    1-866-762-2237ahca.myflorida.comLast verified · May 28, 2026

Healthcare

3 programs

  • UF Health Shands + Florida Department of Health in Levy County (Two-Layer Hospital-Less Safety Net)

    $500–$50,000/yr

    352-486-5300levy.floridahealth.govLast verified · July 20, 2026

  • VA Health Care

    $5,000–$20,000/yr

    1-877-222-8387www.va.govLast verified · July 19, 2026

  • CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)

    $3,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-733-8387www.va.govLast verified · July 19, 2026

Home Care

3 programs

  • Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

    $30,000–$80,000/yr

    1-800-963-5337ahca.myflorida.comLast verified · June 23, 2026

  • Florida Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI)

    $2,400–$18,000/yr

    1-800-963-5337elderaffairs.orgLast verified · May 28, 2026

  • Florida Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

    $2,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-963-5337elderaffairs.orgLast verified · May 28, 2026

Housing

2 programs

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

    $8,000–$20,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · July 22, 2026

  • HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

    $5,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · July 22, 2026

Income Support

2 programs

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    $11,928–$17,892/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · June 15, 2026

  • Florida Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

    $1,200–$9,600/yr

    1-866-762-2237www.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026

Long Term Care

3 programs

  • Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC)

    $20,000–$80,000/yr

    1-800-963-5337ahca.myflorida.comLast verified · May 28, 2026

  • PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    $6,000–$40,000/yr

    1-800-633-4227www.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

3 programs

  • Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)

    $4,000–$5,300/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

    $2,435–$3,500/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · July 22, 2026

  • Qualifying Individual (QI)

    $2,400–$2,435/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · July 22, 2026

Nutrition

1 program

  • Suwannee River Economic Council — Meals on Wheels + Congregate Meals + CCE In-Home Services (Levy County)

    $1,500–$5,200/yr

    904-964-6696srecinc.orgLast verified · July 20, 2026

Supportive Services

3 programs

  • National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)

    $1,000–$5,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · May 16, 2026

  • Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)

    $500–$3,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · June 15, 2026

  • Florida Military Gold Sportsman's License (Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Package)

    $75–$85/yr

    www.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026

Tax Relief

3 programs

  • Florida Total Property Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans

    $2,000–$5,000/yr

    www.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026

  • Florida Combat-Disabled Veteran Age 65+ Property Tax Discount

    $150–$3,000/yr

    www.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026

  • Florida Long-Term Resident Senior Homestead Exemption

    $800–$2,500/yr

    www.flsenate.govLast verified · July 20, 2026

Transportation

1 program

  • Levy County Transit — Door-to-Door Paratransit (BoCC-Operated)

    $500–$4,500/yr

    352-486-3485www.levycounty.orgLast verified · July 20, 2026

Utility Assistance

2 programs

  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

    $3,000–$8,000/yr

    www.energy.govLast verified · July 22, 2026

  • Federal Lifeline

    $111–$411/yr

    1-800-234-9473www.fcc.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

Veteran Benefits

1 program

  • VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)

    $12,000–$34,488/yr

    1-800-827-1000www.va.govLast verified · July 19, 2026

Prepare & get help

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

Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) — federally LIHEAP-funded, state-administered, locally delivered by Suwannee River Economic Council (SREC) under contract with Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging, PSA 3)

904-964-6696

Your local Area Agency on Aging can walk through any program on this list by phone.

48 programs covering Levy County are checked at discoverseniorbenefits.com · program data last verified July 22, 2026. Programs and eligibility rules change — the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice. Generated July 23, 2026.

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