Senior benefits in Surry County, North Carolina
Seniors in Surry County, North Carolina, have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging is a key local resource, connecting older adults to services under the Older Americans Act. Locally, YVEDDI Public Transportation offers senior and ADA rides for those who need help getting around, and the Surry County Department of Social Services administers Low-Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) funds for households struggling with utility costs. Northern Regional Hospital also offers financial assistance for eligible patients. At the state level, programs like SHIIP, Project C.A.R.E., the NC Lifespan Respite Voucher, and the Elderly or Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exclusion may provide meaningful relief. Federal programs add another layer of support. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Eligibility rules vary, and the administering agency always makes the final determination on who qualifies.
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Last verified · September 27, 2026
Local starting point
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region G)
1-336-904-0300
See which of these Surry County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Surry County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Surry County. Start here.
Elder Services in Surry County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Surry County)
CountyThe Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region G) serves older adults in Surry County. Help includes home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home aide and personal care, family caregiver support and respite, Medicare counseling (SHIIP), the long-term care ombudsman, options counseling, and help applying for services. Adults age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities, can call 336-904-0300 to learn what local help is available.
Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Surry County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$900 a year.
Low-Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) & Crisis Intervention (CIP) — Surry County
CountyThe Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) gives a one-time yearly payment to help eligible households pay heating bills, and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) helps when a household faces a heating or cooling emergency. Both are run by the Surry County Department of Social Services. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability can apply early in the season. Apply online through ePASS at epass.nc.gov or contact the county office at 336-408833.
Estimated bill savings: $300–$900 a year
Healthcare in Surry County
Northern Regional Hospital — Financial Assistance (Surry County)
CountyNorthern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy serves Surry County. Its charity care program helps patients who cannot pay their hospital bills because of their financial situation. Patients with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines can receive a 100% discount on hospital services. Uninsured patients and many patients with Medicare or Medicaid may apply. Call 336-719-7458 to ask about financial assistance and applications.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
In this county: Northern Regional Hospital states a 100% discount for patients at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Eligibility and final amounts are decided by the hospital. Not legal or financial advice.
Transportation in Surry County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,200 a year to an eligible household.
YVEDDI Public Transportation — Senior & ADA Rides (Surry County)
CountyYVEDDI runs the community transportation system for Surry County, serving Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties. It offers safe, door-to-door rides in or out of town for medical visits, shopping, and errands, with a focus on older adults, people with disabilities, and people with low income. In-town and in-county rides have low set fares, and out-of-county trips are priced by mileage. Call 336-679-2071 and give at least 48 hours notice to schedule a ride.
Estimated service value: $200–$1,200 a year
Local agencies serving Surry 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.
Surry County Department of Social Services
Runs: Low-Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) & Crisis Intervention (CIP)
Northern Regional Hospital (Northern Hospital of Surry County)
Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (YVEDDI)
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region G)
North Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Surry 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.