Senior benefits in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Seniors living in Washington Parish, Louisiana have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The Washington Council on Aging serves as a key local starting point, connecting residents to services including Rural public transit through Washington Parish Public Transit, which helps seniors get where they need to go. Residents who struggle with energy bills may qualify for help through the QUAD Area Community Action Agency's LIHEAP energy assistance program. Those facing medical costs can explore Hospital Financial Assistance through Our Lady of the Angels Hospital. At the state level, programs like LaSHIP, Medicare Savings Programs, Community Choices Waiver, Long-Term Personal Care Services, SNAP food assistance, and property tax relief options are available to eligible residents. Dozens of federal programs may apply 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
Washington Council on Aging
1-985-732-6869
See which of these Washington Parish programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Washington Parish
Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Washington Parish. Start here.
Elder Services in Washington Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Washington Council on Aging) — Washington Parish
CountyThe Washington Council on Aging in Bogalusa serves older adults in Washington Parish. Services include meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker help, home repair, information and assistance, legal help, medication management, utility assistance, and caregiver respite and sitter service. Call (985) 732-6869 to ask about services. The Capital Area Agency on Aging is the regional Area Agency on Aging for Washington Parish and runs its Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a place to start for long-term care options: call (225) 925-7674 or toll-free (800) 833-9883.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Washington Parish
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (QUAD Area Community Action Agency) — Washington Parish
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home cooling and heating bills. QUAD Area Community Action Agency, based in Hammond, takes applications for Washington Parish. LIHEAP may help with a cooling or heating bill, a crisis bill such as a shut-off notice, or repair or replacement of a heating or cooling unit. You must be responsible for the home energy bill, and a household can get one LIHEAP benefit each season. Call 985-795-9088 to apply.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year
Healthcare in Washington Parish
Hospital Financial Assistance (Our Lady of the Angels Hospital (FMOL Health)) — Washington Parish
CountyOur Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa is part of FMOL Health. The FMOL Health financial assistance policy covers emergency and medically necessary care for uninsured and underinsured patients. Uninsured patients with family income up to 275% of the federal poverty level can get a full write-off of hospital charges, and those above 275% whose medical bills for the past 12 months are more than 20% of family income may also qualify. Call financial counseling at (985) 730-6700 for free help applying.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Washington Parish
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Rural public transit (Washington Parish Public Transit) — Washington Parish
CountyWashington Parish Public Transit, run by the Washington Parish Council on Aging, serves the whole parish Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with accessible vehicles. Book two days ahead; same-day rides depend on space. Riders under 60 pay $6.00 in town or $8.00 out of town one way. Seniors ride through a federal grant and are asked for a contribution. Call (985) 732-6869.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Washington 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.
Washington Council on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Washington Council on Aging)
QUAD Area Community Action Agency, Inc.
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (QUAD Area Community Action Agency)
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital (Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Our Lady of the Angels Hospital (FMOL Health))
Washington Parish Council on Aging, for Washington Parish Government
Runs: Rural public transit (Washington Parish Public Transit)
Louisiana and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Washington 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.