Senior benefits in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Seniors living in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, food, and more. A strong local starting point is the St. Martin Voluntary Council on the Aging, part of the Cajun Area Agency on Aging region, which connects older adults to services across the parish. St. Martin Public Transit offers transportation options for seniors who need help getting around. SMILE Community Action Agency administers local LIHEAP energy assistance to help with utility bills, and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital offers a financial assistance program for those who qualify. At the state level, programs like Louisiana Medicaid, the Community Choices Waiver, LaSHIP Medicare counseling, and property tax relief through the homestead exemption and special assessment level freeze may also be available. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Each program listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · September 28, 2026
Local starting point
St. Martin Voluntary Council on the Aging (Cajun Area Agency on Aging region)
1-337-332-3063
See which of these St. Martin Parish programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in St. Martin Parish
Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving St. Martin Parish. Start here.
Elder Services in St. Martin Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Cajun Area Agency on Aging / St. Martin Voluntary Council on the Aging) — St. Martin Parish
CountyThe St. Martin Voluntary Council on the Aging serves older adults in St. Martin Parish as part of the Cajun Area Agency on Aging network. Services include congregate meals, home-delivered meals, homemaker help, in-home respite for caregivers, legal assistance, the long-term care ombudsman, recreation, telephone check-ins, transportation, home visits, and wellness programs. The office is at 391 Cannery Road, Breaux Bridge. Call 337-332-3063 to ask about services. For Medicare Part D enrollment help, call the Cajun Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-738-2256.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in St. Martin Parish
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (SMILE Community Action Agency) — St. Martin Parish
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In St. Martin 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 337-394-6013 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year
Healthcare in St. Martin Parish
Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner St. Martin Hospital) — St. Martin Parish
CountyOchsner St. Martin Hospital in Breaux Bridge 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 St. Martin Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public transit (St. Martin Public Transit) — St. Martin Parish
CountySt. Martin Public Transit serves the general public, older adults, and people with disabilities in St. Martin Parish. It is run by the St. Martin Council on Aging. Service runs 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Fares run $2.00 - $15.00. Call (337) 332-3063.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving St. Martin 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.
St. Martin Voluntary Council on the Aging (Cajun Area Agency on Aging region)
SMILE Community Action Agency
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (SMILE Community Action Agency)
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital (Ochsner Health)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Ochsner St. Martin Hospital)
St. Martin Council on Aging (St. Martin Public Transit)
Louisiana and federal programs
Open to eligible households in St. Martin 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.