Senior benefits in Garrett County, Maryland
4
Local programs
11
Maryland programs
25
Federal programs
15
Categories
Local starting point
Area Agency on Aging
1-301-334-9431
See which of these Garrett County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Garrett County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Garrett County. Start here.
Elder Services
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging (Area Agency on Aging) — Garrett
CountyArea Agency on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point (MAP) partner serving Garrett: 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 30334-9431 or MAP statewide at 1-844-627-5465.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance
Programs here are typically worth $100–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Energy Assistance (OHEP) intake — Garrett
CountyGarrett County Community Action Committee, Inc. takes Maryland Energy Assistance (MEAP) and Electric Universal Service Program applications for Garrett residents — heating and electric bill help and arrearage assistance. Apply through myMDTHINK, by mail, or in person; call 30334-9431 with questions.
$100–$1,500/yr
Healthcare
Hospital Financial Assistance (Garrett Regional Medical Center) — Garrett
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of Garrett can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Garrett Regional Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Garrett Regional's Caring Program (WVU Medicine) offers financial assistance evaluated case by case, including special circumstances. Maryland law requires every hospital to offer financial assistance with state-set minimums.
Transportation
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Accessible Transportation (Garrett Transit Service) — Garrett
CountyGarrett is served by Garrett Transit Service (GTS) demand-response service 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 (30334-9431) helps arrange senior transportation.
$150–$1,500/yr
Maryland and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Garrett County and across the rest of Maryland. Full details are on the Maryland benefits page.
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Maryland Energy Assistance (OHEP / MEAP)State$100–$1,500/yrOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrOfficial source →
- Food Supplement Program (SNAP) for Older Adults — MarylandState$300–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Maryland Medicaid for Aged, Blind or Disabled AdultsState$2,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — MarylandStateOfficial source →
- Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP) — MarylandState$300–$1,200/yrOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrOfficial source →
- Home & Community-Based Options Waiver + Community First Choice — MarylandState$5,000–$50,000/yrOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI) — MarylandState$2,000–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
- Senior Call Check & Social Connections — MarylandStateOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federalup to $1,125/yrOfficial source →
- Homeowners' Property Tax Credit — MarylandState$200–$2,000/yrOfficial source →
- Renters' Tax Credit (60+) — MarylandState$100–$1,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Income Tax Credit (65+) — MarylandState$1,000–$1,750/yrOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrOfficial source →
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.