Senior benefits in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Seniors living in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Council on Aging is a strong local starting point — it offers direct services and even local public transit to help residents get where they need to go. Ochsner American Legion Hospital provides financial assistance for qualifying patients, and SMILE Community Action Agency administers LIHEAP energy assistance for those who need help covering utility bills. 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. Louisiana also offers property tax relief and a retirement income exclusion that could reduce what you owe. On top of that, dozens of federal programs may apply here as well. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · September 28, 2026
Local starting point
Jefferson Davis Council on Aging
1-337-824-5504
See which of these Jefferson Davis Parish programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Jefferson Davis Parish
Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Jefferson Davis Parish. Start here.
Elder Services in Jefferson Davis Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Jefferson Davis Council on Aging) — Jefferson Davis Parish
CountyThe Jefferson Davis Council on Aging in Jennings serves older adults in Jefferson Davis Parish. The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs lists its services as congregate and home-delivered meals, homemaker help, information and assistance, legal help, material aid, medication management, caregiver support and in-home respite, nutrition education, outreach, recreation, transportation, utility assistance, and wellness. Call (337) 824-5504.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Jefferson Davis Parish
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (SMILE Community Action Agency) — Jefferson Davis Parish
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Jefferson Davis Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists SMILE Community Action Agency as the local LIHEAP provider. Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 337-783-3838 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year
Healthcare in Jefferson Davis Parish
Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner American Legion Hospital) — Jefferson Davis Parish
CountyOchsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings is part of Ochsner Health, which 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 Jefferson Davis Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public transit (Jefferson Davis Council on Aging transit) — Jefferson Davis Parish
CountyThe Jefferson Davis Council on Aging is the only public transit system for all of Jefferson Davis Parish and serves the general public with demand-response rides. Service runs 6:30am - 3:00pm Monday through Friday. Fares run $5.00 - $60.00 based on trip miles. Call (337) 824-5504.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Jefferson Davis 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.
Jefferson Davis Council on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Jefferson Davis Council on Aging), Public transit (Jefferson Davis Council on Aging transit)
SMILE Community Action Agency
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (SMILE Community Action Agency)
Ochsner American Legion Hospital (Ochsner Health)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner American Legion Hospital)
Louisiana and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Jefferson Davis 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.