Senior benefits in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Seniors living in Cameron Parish, Louisiana have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, food, energy costs, and daily living. The Cameron Council on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects residents to services including Cameron Parish Public Transit for those who need help getting around. Residents who struggle with utility bills may qualify for energy assistance through the Cameron Community Action Agency, and those facing medical costs can explore financial assistance through Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. At the state level, programs like Louisiana Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, LaSHIP Medicare counseling, SNAP food assistance, and property tax protections may offer meaningful relief. Federal programs add even more options, covering areas like prescription costs, food support, and veterans' benefits. Each program listing on this page shows its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · September 28, 2026
Local starting point
Cameron Council On Aging
1-337-598-5158
See which of these Cameron Parish programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Cameron Parish
Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Cameron Parish. Start here.
Elder Services in Cameron Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Cameron Council on Aging) — Cameron Parish
CountyThe Cameron Council On Aging serves as the council on aging and Area Agency on Aging for Cameron Parish. Services include transportation, Meals-On-Wheels, homemaker services, elderly apartments in Grand Lake, a medical alert system, recreation and wellness, caregiver respite, Medicare Part D prescription enrollment help, and legal information. The same office runs the parish's Community Action Agency and public transit. Call (337) 598-5158 or (337) 905-6000.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Cameron Parish
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Cameron Community Action Agency) — Cameron Parish
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Cameron Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists Cameron Community Action Agency as the local LIHEAP provider. Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 337-598-5158 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year
Healthcare in Cameron Parish
Hospital Financial Assistance (Lake Charles Memorial Hospital) — Cameron Parish
CountyNo full-service hospital is open in Cameron Parish; the nearest is in Lake Charles. Lake Charles Memorial Health System offers financial assistance to eligible patients who cannot afford to pay. Patients whose gross family income is at or below 275% of the federal poverty guidelines for their family size are eligible and will not be charged more than amounts generally billed. Financial assistance is secondary to all other coverage, and financial counselors can also help apply for Medicaid and the QMB Medicare savings program. Call a financial counselor at 337.494.4637 or 337.494.4715.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Cameron Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public transit (Cameron Parish Public Transit) — Cameron Parish
CountyCameron Parish Public Transit is the only public transportation in Cameron Parish and serves the general public. Trips go to medical facilities, jobs, businesses, banks, senior centers, and other places, and trips to neighboring parishes are available on request. Service runs 7:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 12 noon Friday. Call (337) 905-6000.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Cameron 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.
Cameron Council On Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Cameron Council on Aging)
Cameron Community Action Agency
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Cameron Community Action Agency)
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (Lake Charles Memorial Health System)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Lake Charles Memorial Hospital)
Cameron Council on Aging (Cameron Parish Public Transit)
Louisiana and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Cameron 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.