Senior benefits in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Department of Aging and Disabilities is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point (MAP) partner serving Anne Arundel: benefits counseling (Medicare/SHIP, energy assistance, SNAP), senior center and nutrition programs, home-delivered meals, caregiver support, Senior Care case management, and long-term-care options counseling. Services are free for adults 60 and over. Call 410-222-4464 or MAP statewide at 1-844-627-5465.

$200–$2,000/yr

Community Action Agency of Anne Arundel County takes Maryland Energy Assistance (MEAP) and Electric Universal Service Program applications for Anne Arundel residents — heating and electric bill help and arrearage assistance. Apply through myMDTHINK, by mail, or in person; call 410-626-1900 with questions.

$100–$1,500/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Anne Arundel can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Luminis Health provides free care at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, a 75% reduction to 250%, and 60% to 300%, plus hardship assistance above that. Maryland law requires every hospital to offer financial assistance with state-set minimums.

Anne Arundel is served by Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation services and Annapolis Transit under MDOT MTA's Locally Operated Transit Systems program. Older adults and people with disabilities can use reduced fares, demand-response rides, or ADA paratransit for medical appointments, shopping, and errands — services and fares vary by system. The Area Agency on Aging (410-222-4464) helps arrange senior transportation.

$150–$1,500/yr