Senior benefits in Camden County, North Carolina
Seniors aged 65 and older in Camden County, North Carolina, may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs — from local services to state and federal help. The Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging Services is the local starting point for connecting Camden County residents to programs like Project C.A.R.E. for dementia caregivers, the North Carolina Family Caregiver Support Program, and Legal Assistance for Older Adults. Camden County Department of Social Services administers the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) locally, helping with heating and energy emergencies. The Inter-County Public Transportation Authority provides rides for seniors who need help getting around the region. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center offers financial assistance for those facing medical bills. State programs also cover property tax relief, home repairs, Medicare counseling through SHIIP, and more. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Each listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified — the administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.
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Federal programs
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Last verified · September 27, 2026
Local starting point
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging (Region R), the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act for the 10-county northeastern North Carolina region that includes Camden County.
252-426-5753
See which of these Camden County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Camden County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Camden County. Start here.
Elder Services in Camden County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,000–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging Services (Camden County)
CountyThe Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging serves older adults age 60 and older and their caregivers in Camden County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, family caregiver support and respite, the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) for Medicare counseling, options counseling for long-term care, the long-term care ombudsman, and links to in-home aide and adult protective services. Call the Area Agency on Aging to learn what is available locally.
Estimated service value: $1,000–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Camden County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,500 a year.
Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention (CIP) — Camden County DSS
CountyNorth Carolina's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) gives a one-time payment toward heating costs, and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) helps when a household faces a heating or cooling emergency. Both are run by the Camden County Department of Social Services. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability can apply starting December 1; other eligible households apply starting in January, until funds run out. Apply online through ePASS at epass.nc.gov, by phone, or at the county DSS office.
Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,500 a year
Healthcare in Camden County
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Financial Assistance (Camden County)
CountyCamden County has no hospital of its own. The nearest hospital for most residents is Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City (some northern residents use Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Virginia). Sentara Albemarle offers financial assistance (charity care) for emergency and medically necessary care. Free care is available to qualifying uninsured and self-pay patients, with a discount for patients with somewhat higher income. Ask for a financial assistance application or call the financial coordinator.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Camden County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Inter-County Public Transportation Authority Rides (Camden County)
CountyThe Inter-County Public Transportation Authority (ICPTA) runs demand-response, ride-by-appointment public transit in Camden County. Rides connect residents to medical appointments, nutrition sites, shopping, and other daily-living needs. ICPTA is the main public transportation option for seniors and people with disabilities in this rural region; rides within the service area are offered at no fare. Call to set up service and confirm current fares and schedules.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Local agencies serving Camden County
Who runs the county 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.
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging (Region R), the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act for the 10-county northeastern North Carolina region that includes Camden County.
Camden County Department of Social Services, which administers North Carolina's LIEAP (heating) and Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for Camden County.
Runs: Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention (CIP)
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City (Sentara Health)
Inter-County Public Transportation Authority (ICPTA), the regional community transportation system operated by Albemarle Regional Health Services for the northeastern North Carolina counties, including Camden County.
North Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Camden County and across the rest of North Carolina. Full details are on the North Carolina benefits page.
Caregiver Support
- Project C.A.R.E. — dementia caregiver consultation and respite fundsStateOfficial source →
- North Carolina Family Caregiver Support ProgramStateabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
- NC Lifespan Respite Voucher — up to $750 a year for family caregiversState$0–$750/yrService valueOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) — Energy Crisis AssistanceState$0–$600/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)State$300–$600/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Operation Fan Heat Relief — Free Summer Fans (North Carolina)StateOfficial 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 →
Health Coverage
- North Carolina Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled (MAABD)State$4,000–$30,000/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 →
- SHIIP — Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (Medicare Counseling)Stateabout $0/yrLower billsOfficial 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 →
Housing Assistance
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 Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) — Home & Community-Based WaiverState$10,000–$60,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (North Carolina)State$10,000–$80,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- North Carolina State Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care)StateOfficial 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 Program (North Carolina) — QMB / SLMB / QIState$2,100–$8,000/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Nutrition
- North Carolina Seniors' Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Stateabout $50/yrService valueOfficial 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 →
- North Carolina Disabled Veteran Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License ($10)StateOfficial source →
- NCDMVA Veterans Service Officers — Free VA Claims HelpStateOfficial source →
- Legal Assistance for Older AdultsStateOfficial source →
- North Carolina State/County Special Assistance (Adult Care Home & In-Home Support)State$1,200–$18,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- North Carolina State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial for Veterans)StateOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- North Carolina Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion ($45,000)State$315–$450/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Circuit Breaker Property Tax Deferment ProgramState$200–$3,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Elderly or Disabled Homestead Property Tax ExclusionState$200–$1,500/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 counties
County programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county 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.