Senior benefits in Davie County, North Carolina

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging serves older adults age 60 and older and their family caregivers in Davie 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 day services. Call the Area Agency on Aging to learn what is available locally.

Estimated service value: $1,000–$6,000 a year

North 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. Davie County Department of Social Services runs both. 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

Davie Medical Center in Bermuda Run, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is the hospital serving Davie County. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care to North Carolina residents who show financial need, with eligibility based on household income compared to the federal poverty guidelines. Ask for a financial assistance application or call the customer service center to apply.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Davie: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist financial assistance is income-based against the federal poverty guidelines; the award depends on household income.

Public and community transportation in Davie County is provided through YVEDDI, the regional Community Action Agency, with rides coordinated by Davie County. Service is curb-to-curb by advance reservation for medical visits, shopping, and other trips. The North Carolina Department of Transportation funds rides for older adults and people with disabilities; qualified riders are asked for a small cost-share donation of about two dollars per round trip. Call to schedule a ride with at least 48 hours notice.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

In this county: Davie: YVEDDI elderly and disabled transportation asks for a small cost-share donation per round trip; rides require advance reservation and depend on available funding.