Senior benefits in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Seniors living in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, and staying independent at home. The Beauregard Council on Aging is a strong local starting point, offering services designed specifically for older adults in this parish. Other local resources include Hospital Financial Assistance through Beauregard Health System, energy bill help through the Beauregard Community Action Association's LIHEAP program, and transportation options through Beauregard Public Transit. At the state level, programs like Louisiana Medicaid, the Community Choices Waiver, Long-Term Personal Care Services, and Medicare Savings Programs may help cover health and personal care needs. Louisiana seniors may also benefit from the Homestead exemption, the special assessment level property tax freeze, and a retirement income exclusion on state taxes. Free Medicare counseling is available through LaSHIP. On top of these, dozens of federal programs may apply as well. Each program listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the sponsoring agency makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · September 28, 2026
Local starting point
Beauregard Council on Aging
1-337-463-6578
See which of these Beauregard Parish programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Beauregard Parish
Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Beauregard Parish. Start here.
Elder Services in Beauregard Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Beauregard Council on Aging) — Beauregard Parish
CountyThe Beauregard Council on Aging in DeRidder serves older adults in Beauregard Parish. The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs lists its services as transportation and assisted transportation, congregate and home-delivered meals, information and assistance, legal help, material aid, medical alert, medication management, caregiver support and in-home respite, sitter services, nutrition education, outreach, recreation, telephone check-ins, home visits, wellness, and a senior center. Call (337) 463-6578.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Beauregard Parish
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Beauregard Community Action Association) — Beauregard Parish
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Beauregard Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists Beauregard Community Action Association as the local LIHEAP provider. Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 337-463-7895 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year
Healthcare in Beauregard Parish
Hospital Financial Assistance (Beauregard Health System) — Beauregard Parish
CountyBeauregard Health System in DeRidder provides emergency care to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Its Charity Care and Financial Assistance Program helps uninsured patients with low income after Medicaid screening. For hospital services, families with income below 100% of the federal poverty level get a 100% charity discount, and a sliding scale based on family size and income applies at higher incomes. Call the financial counselor at 337-462-7282.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Beauregard Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public transit (Beauregard Public Transit) — Beauregard Parish
CountyBeauregard Public Transit serves the general public in Beauregard Parish with wheelchair-accessible vans and buses. Service runs 6:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Inside DeRidder city limits a one-way fare is $5.00 for riders 60 and above ($7.00 for ages 18-59); trips outside city limits are priced by miles. Call 337-463-4389.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Beauregard Parish
Who runs the parish 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.
Beauregard Council on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Beauregard Council on Aging)
Beauregard Community Action Association
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Beauregard Community Action Association)
Beauregard Health System
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Beauregard Health System)
Beauregard Public Transit
Louisiana and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Beauregard Parish and across the rest of Louisiana. Full details are on the Louisiana benefits page.
Elder Services
- LaSHIP — free Medicare counseling (Louisiana Senior Health Information Program)State$100–$2,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- LIHEAP energy assistance (Louisiana)State$200–$1,600/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP food assistance (Louisiana)State$276–$3,576/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Louisiana Medicaid for people 65+, blind, or disabled (SSI and Provisional Medicaid)State$2,000–$15,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Home Care
- Long-Term Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) — Medicaid help with daily care at homeState$3,000–$20,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Community Choices Waiver (CCW) — Medicaid care at home instead of a nursing homeState$5,000–$25,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI)State$2,100–$5,200/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Homestead exemption (property tax) for Louisiana homeownersState$100–$1,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Special assessment level (property tax assessment freeze) for homeowners 65+, disabled, or disabled veteransState$0–$1,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Louisiana income tax: $12,000 retirement income exclusion for age 65+ (and exempt Social Security and public pensions)State$0–$360/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrCashOfficial source →
Nearby parishes
Local programs differ from one parish to the next. If you live near a parish 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.