Senior benefits in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Seniors living in Bossier 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 Bossier Council on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects residents to services including senior transportation to help with getting around the parish. Eligible homeowners may benefit from Louisiana's homestead exemption and the special assessment level freeze on property taxes. Programs like the Community Choices Waiver and Long-Term Personal Care Services can help those who need daily care stay in their own homes instead of moving to a nursing facility. LaSHIP offers free Medicare counseling to help sort through health coverage options. For energy costs, the LIHEAP energy assistance program through the Bossier Office of Community Services may help, and Willis Knighton Health offers a hospital financial assistance program for those who qualify. Dozens of federal programs also apply here. Each program listed on this page 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
Bossier Council on Aging (Caddo Council on Aging region)
1-318-741-8302
See which of these Bossier Parish programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Bossier Parish
Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Bossier Parish. Start here.
Elder Services in Bossier Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Caddo Council on Aging / Bossier Council on Aging) — Bossier Parish
CountyThe Bossier Council on Aging serves older adults in Bossier Parish. Services include transportation, group meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker help, information and referral, legal assistance, material aid, medication management, in-home respite for family caregivers, caregiver sitter service, outreach, personal care, recreation, and wellness programs. The office is in Bossier City. Call 318-741-8302 to ask about services. The Caddo Council on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center for the region; call it at 318-676-7900.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Bossier Parish
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Bossier Office of Community Services) — Bossier Parish
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Bossier Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists Bossier Office of Community Services as the local LIHEAP provider. Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 318-747-1045 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year
Healthcare in Bossier Parish
Hospital Financial Assistance (Willis Knighton Health) — Bossier Parish
CountyWillis Knighton Bossier in Bossier City is part of Willis Knighton Health, which offers financial assistance to patients who are uninsured, underinsured, not eligible for government programs, or otherwise unable to pay. Patients with family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline get fully discounted charges. Patients between 200% and 400% get assistance equal to 76% of gross charges. You must fill out a Financial Assistance Application and show household income and family size. Call the business office at 318-212-4030 for help applying.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Bossier Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior transportation (Bossier Council on Aging) — Bossier Parish
CountyThe Bossier Council on Aging runs demand-response van rides in Bossier Parish for older adults and Medicaid riders. All five vans are lift-equipped. Rides run 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Donations are accepted. Call 318-741-8302 to schedule.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Bossier 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.
Bossier Council on Aging (Caddo Council on Aging region)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Caddo Council on Aging / Bossier Council on Aging)
Bossier Office of Community Services
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Bossier Office of Community Services)
Willis Knighton Bossier (Willis Knighton Health)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Willis Knighton Health)
Bossier Council on Aging
Louisiana and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Bossier 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.