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2026 Senior Benefits Checklist
Henderson County, North Carolina

46 programs17 categoriesEvery one linked to its official sourceLast verified · August 13, 2026

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  1. 1Answer a few plain-English questions (age, ZIP, rough income).
  2. 2See which of these programs fit — with a dollar estimate for each.
  3. 3Call or apply to your top match, using this sheet's phone numbers.

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Caregiver Support

1 program

  • North Carolina Family Caregiver Support Program

    1-919-855-3400www.ncdhhs.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

Elder Services

1 program

  • Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging Services (Henderson County)

    $1,000–$6,000/yr

    828-251-6622www.landofsky.orgLast verified · August 13, 2026

Employment

1 program

  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

    $15,000–$17,000/yr

    1-877-872-5627www.dol.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

Energy Assistance

3 programs

  • Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention (CIP) — Henderson County DSS

    $300–$1,500/yr

    828-697-5500www.hendersoncountync.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

  • Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) — Energy Crisis Assistance

    $0–$600/yr

    1-800-662-7030www.ncdhhs.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

  • Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

    $300–$600/yr

    1-800-662-7030www.ncdhhs.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

Food Assistance

3 programs

  • Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

    $1,500–$4,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

  • Congregate Meals at Senior Centers

    $1,000–$2,500/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors

    $280–$2,400/yr

    1-800-221-5689www.fna.usda.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Health Coverage

1 program

  • North Carolina Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled (MAABD)

    $4,000–$30,000/yr

    1-888-245-0179medicaid.ncdhhs.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

Healthcare

3 programs

  • VA Health Care

    $5,000–$20,000/yr

    1-877-222-8387www.va.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

  • CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)

    $3,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-733-8387www.va.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

  • State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Housing

2 programs

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

    $8,000–$20,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

  • HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

    $5,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Income Support

1 program

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    $11,928–$17,892/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Long Term Care

3 programs

  • PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (North Carolina)

    $10,000–$80,000/yr

    1-888-245-0179medicaid.ncdhhs.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

  • Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) — Home & Community-Based Waiver

    $10,000–$60,000/yr

    1-888-245-0179medicaid.ncdhhs.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

  • PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    $6,000–$40,000/yr

    1-800-633-4227www.medicaid.govLast verified · June 21, 2026

Medicare Savings

3 programs

  • Medicare Savings Program (North Carolina) — QMB / SLMB / QI

    $2,100–$8,000/yr

    1-888-245-0179medicaid.ncdhhs.govLast verified · August 12, 2026

  • Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)

    $4,000–$5,300/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

    $2,435–$3,500/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Nutrition

1 program

  • North Carolina Seniors' Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

    $50–$50/yr

    1-919-855-3400www.ncdhhs.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

Supportive Services

3 programs

  • North Carolina State/County Special Assistance (Adult Care Home & In-Home Support)

    $1,200–$18,000/yr

    1-800-662-7030www.ncdhhs.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

  • National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)

    $1,000–$5,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

  • Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)

    $500–$3,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Tax Relief

3 programs

  • Circuit Breaker Property Tax Deferment Program

    $200–$3,000/yr

    1-877-252-3052www.ncdor.govLast verified · August 3, 2026

  • Elderly or Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exclusion

    $200–$1,500/yr

    1-877-252-3052www.ncdor.govLast verified · August 3, 2026

  • Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)

    $0–$1,125/yr

    1-800-829-1040www.irs.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Transportation

1 program

  • Apple Country Public Transit (Henderson County)

    $200–$2,000/yr

    828-698-8571www.hendersoncountync.govLast verified · June 29, 2026

Utility Assistance

2 programs

  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

    $3,000–$8,000/yr

    www.energy.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

  • Federal Lifeline

    $111–$411/yr

    1-800-234-9473www.fcc.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Veteran Benefits

1 program

  • VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)

    $12,000–$34,488/yr

    1-800-827-1000www.va.govLast verified · August 13, 2026

Prepare & get help

Documents to gather before applying

  • Photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
  • Social Security card
  • Medicare card (if enrolled)
  • Proof of income (award letter, pay stubs, pension statement)
  • Recent bank statements
  • Proof of residency (utility bill or lease)
  • List of current medications
  • Insurance cards

Local starting point

Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region B), the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act for Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties.

828-251-6622

Your local Area Agency on Aging can walk through any program on this list by phone.

46 programs covering Henderson County are checked at discoverseniorbenefits.com · program data last verified August 13, 2026. Programs and eligibility rules change — the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice. Generated August 14, 2026.

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