Senior benefits in Carroll County, Georgia
Seniors aged 65 and older in Carroll County, Georgia have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs and care needs. At the local level, the Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging serves as a strong starting point for connecting residents with services and support. Community Action for Improvement, Inc. (CAFI) administers Energy Assistance through LIHEAP to help with home energy bills, while Tanner Health System offers financial assistance for medical costs at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton. Three Rivers Public Transportation provides regional transit options for seniors who need a ride. Georgia state programs available here include GeorgiaCares for free Medicare counseling, the Georgia Senior Homestead Exemption, Georgia Medicaid, and the Community Care Services Program, among others. Dozens of federal programs also apply in this county. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Local programs
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Georgia programs
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Federal programs
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Categories
Local starting point
Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC) Area Agency on Aging — Franklin
866-854-5652
See which of these Carroll County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Carroll County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Carroll County. Start here.
Elder Services
Programs here are typically worth $500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging — Carroll County
CountyThe Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC) is the Area Agency on Aging for Carroll County. As an Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) access point, it connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to in-home care, home-delivered and group meals, transportation, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and the Medicaid Community Care Services Program waiver. Services are for adults 60 and older, with priority for those in greatest need. Call the TRRC ADRC at 1-866-854-5652 or 678-552-2838.
$500–$6,000/yr
Energy Assistance
Programs here are typically worth $350–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Community Action for Improvement
CountyCommunity Action for Improvement (CAFI) delivers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Carroll County. LIHEAP makes a one-time payment toward a household's home heating or cooling bill to reduce the energy burden on income-eligible households, with crisis help when a shutoff is imminent. Households qualify with income at or below 60% of the state median income, and seniors 65 and older and the medically homebound can apply early each season. Apply through CAFI; help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.
$350–$1,000/yr
Healthcare
Programs here are typically worth $500–$18,000 a year to an eligible household.
Tanner Health / Tanner Medical Center Financial Assistance — Carroll County
CountyTanner Medical Center in Carrollton, the flagship of Tanner Health System, is the main hospital serving Carroll County. Tanner's financial assistance programs include a 60% discount on hospital bills for patients who have no insurance and aren't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, plus financial-hardship assistance for outstanding balances after insurance and interest-free payment plans. Contact Tanner's Patient Financial Assistance team to apply.
$500–$18,000/yr
Transportation
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Three Rivers Public Transportation — Carroll County
CountyThe Three Rivers Regional Commission administers a demand-response public transportation program serving Carroll County. There are no fixed routes or set stops — riders schedule curb-to-curb trips at least 24 hours in advance for medical appointments, shopping, and essential errands. Call the Three Rivers transit office to register and book a ride.
$150–$1,500/yr
Georgia and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Carroll County and across the rest of Georgia. Full details are on the Georgia benefits page.
Caregiver Support
Elder Services
- Georgia Non-Medicaid Home & Community-Based ServicesState$500–$6,000/yrOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Georgia Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)State$350–$1,000/yrOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Georgia Medicaid (Aged, Blind & Disabled)State$4,000–$12,000/yrOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
Home Care
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrOfficial source →
Long Term Care
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Georgia Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI)State$2,100–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Nutrition
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
- Georgia Discounted Disability Hunting & Fishing License (Disabled Veterans)StateOfficial source →
- Georgia Department of Veterans Service Claims Assistance (Free VA Claims Help)StateOfficial source →
- GeorgiaCares (Georgia SHIP — Free Medicare Counseling)StateOfficial source →
- Elderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)StateOfficial source →
- Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial in Milledgeville and Glennville)StateOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federalup to $1,125/yrOfficial source →
- Georgia Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption (Property Tax)State$1,500–$4,300/yrOfficial source →
- Georgia Disabled Veteran Vehicle Tax Exemption (One Vehicle, Ad Valorem / TAVT)StateOfficial source →
- Georgia Senior Homestead Exemption (Age 65+ — $4,000)State$200–$1,500/yrOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrOfficial 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.