Senior benefits in Iberville Parish, Louisiana
Seniors living in Iberville Parish, Louisiana have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. The Iberville Council on Aging, part of the Capital Area Agency on Aging region, is a strong local starting point for finding services and support. Iberville Parish Public Transit offers transportation options that can help seniors get to appointments and errands. Residents facing high energy bills may qualify for help through the Iberville Parish Council Office of Community Services LIHEAP program. Those who need help paying for hospital care can look into financial assistance through Ochsner Medical Complex - Iberville. State programs like Louisiana Medicaid, the Community Choices Waiver, Long-Term Personal Care Services, and LaSHIP free Medicare counseling are also available here. Property tax relief, SNAP food assistance, and retirement income tax exclusions may provide additional savings. Federal programs add even more options for eligible residents. Each program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the sponsoring agency makes all final eligibility decisions.
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Last verified · September 28, 2026
Local starting point
Iberville Council on Aging (Capital Area Agency on Aging region)
1-225-687-9682
See which of these Iberville Parish programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Iberville Parish
Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Iberville Parish. Start here.
Elder Services in Iberville Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Capital Area Agency on Aging / Iberville Council on Aging) — Iberville Parish
CountyThe Iberville Council on Aging serves people age 60 and older in Iberville Parish. Services include meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, medication management, in-home respite and sitter services for caregivers, legal help, utility assistance, telephone check-ins, recreation, and wellness programs. The office is at 58105 Court St., Plaquemine. Call 225-687-9682 to ask about services. For help finding long-term care and other services, the Capital Area Agency on Aging runs the Aging and Disability Resource Center for this area: call 1-800-833-9883.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Iberville Parish
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Iberville Parish Council Office of Community Services) — Iberville Parish
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Iberville Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists Iberville Parish Council Office of Community Services as the local LIHEAP provider. Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 225-687-5243 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year
Healthcare in Iberville Parish
Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner Health (Ochsner Medical Complex - Iberville)) — Iberville Parish
CountyIberville Parish has no inpatient hospital. The Ochsner Medical Complex - Iberville in Plaquemine has a 24/7 emergency department, and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is Ochsner's nearest hospital. Ochsner Health offers financial assistance for emergency and medical care to patients who cannot pay. Eligibility is based on family income and the federal poverty guidelines. Patients with family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for 100% financial assistance. Help applies to the patient's portion of the bill only, such as a deductible or copay. Call 504-842-4190 to apply, or apply on MyOchsner.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Iberville Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Rural public transit (Iberville Parish Public Transit) — Iberville Parish
CountyIberville Parish Public Transit, run by the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, gives rides to the general public in rural Iberville Parish. Trips go to medical appointments, social service agencies, shopping, school, and jobs. Vans run 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and there is no fare. Call at least 24 hours ahead at 225-687-5287.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Iberville 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.
Iberville Council on Aging (Capital Area Agency on Aging region)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Capital Area Agency on Aging / Iberville Council on Aging)
Iberville Parish Council Office of Community Services
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Iberville Parish Council Office of Community Services)
Iberville Parish Public Transit (Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office)
Runs: Rural public transit (Iberville Parish Public Transit)
Louisiana and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Iberville 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.