Senior benefits in St. Mary's County, Maryland
4
Local programs
11
Maryland programs
25
Federal programs
15
Categories
Local starting point
Department of Aging and Human Services
1-301-475-4200
See which of these St. Mary's County programs you may qualify for.
Find my benefitsHelping others? Print the St. Mary's County benefits checklist — free to hand out.
When benefit rules change, it’s tracked here
Income limits, new requirements, how to apply — see what’s changed across senior benefit programs, from the official source in plain English.
Programs run in St. Mary's County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving St. Mary's County. Start here.
Elder Services
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging (Department of Aging and Human Services) — St. Mary's
CountyDepartment of Aging and Human Services is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point (MAP) partner serving St. Mary's: 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 30475-4200 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 — St. Mary's
CountySt. Mary’s County takes Maryland Energy Assistance (MEAP) and Electric Universal Service Program applications for St. Mary's residents — heating and electric bill help and arrearage assistance. Apply through myMDTHINK, by mail, or in person; call 30274-4474 with questions.
$100–$1,500/yr
Healthcare
Hospital Financial Assistance (MedStar St. Mary's Hospital) — St. Mary's
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of St. Mary's can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. MedStar Health uses the Maryland uniform financial assistance application across its hospitals; eligibility is determined for Maryland, DC, and northern-Virginia residents. 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 (St. Mary's Transit System) — St. Mary's
CountySt. Mary's is served by St. Mary's Transit System (STS) fixed-route and 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 (30475-4200) helps arrange senior transportation.
$150–$1,500/yr
Maryland and federal programs
Open to eligible households in St. Mary's 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.