Senior benefits in Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Seniors in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with healthcare, food, energy bills, housing costs, and daily living. The Caddo Council on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults and their families to services across the parish. Other local resources include the Caddo Community Action Agency, which can help with energy assistance through LIHEAP, and SporTran, the parish's public transit system that helps seniors get around. Willis Knighton Health offers a financial assistance program for those who need help with hospital costs. At the state level, programs like Louisiana Medicaid, the Community Choices Waiver, Long-Term Personal Care Services, Medicare Savings Programs, and LaSHIP free Medicare counseling may be available depending on your situation. Property tax relief options and retirement income exclusions may also apply. Federal programs add even more potential support. Each program listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the administering agency makes all final eligibility decisions.
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Last verified · September 28, 2026
Local starting point
Caddo Council on Aging (Area Agency on Aging and ADRC)
1-318-676-7900
See which of these Caddo Parish programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Caddo Parish
Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Caddo Parish. Start here.
Elder Services in Caddo 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) — Caddo Parish
CountyThe Caddo Council on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center for Caddo Parish. It also serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Bienville, Bossier, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster parishes. Services for people 60 and older include group meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker help, information and referral, legal assistance, in-home respite for family caregivers, outreach, personal care, transportation, and wellness programs. Call 318-676-7900, or toll-free 800-256-3003.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Caddo Parish
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Caddo Community Action Agency) — Caddo Parish
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Caddo Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists Caddo Community Action Agency as the local LIHEAP provider (4055 St. Vincent Ave, Shreveport). Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 318-861-4808 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year
Healthcare in Caddo Parish
Hospital Financial Assistance (Willis Knighton Health) — Caddo Parish
CountyWillis Knighton North in Shreveport 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 Caddo Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public transit (SporTran) — Caddo Parish
CountySporTran runs fixed bus routes in Shreveport and Bossier City. All fixed-route buses are ADA accessible. The fixed-route fare is $1.25, or $0.60 for students, older adults, and people with disabilities. People who cannot use the fixed routes because of a disability can use SporTran On-Demand paratransit, at $2.50 one way. Call 318-673-7400.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Caddo 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.
Caddo Council on Aging (Area Agency on Aging and ADRC)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Caddo Council on Aging)
Caddo Community Action Agency
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Caddo Community Action Agency)
Willis Knighton North (Willis Knighton Health)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Willis Knighton Health)
Shreveport Area Transit System (SporTran)
Louisiana and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Caddo 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.