Senior benefits in Yadkin County, North Carolina

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region G) serves older adults in Yadkin 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

The 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 Yadkin County Human Services (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 336-849-7910.

Estimated bill savings: $300–$900 a year

Hugh Chatham Health, based in Elkin, is the closest hospital for many Yadkin County residents and serves the surrounding area. It offers uncompensated (charity) care to people who need medical care but cannot pay. Help is based on a sliding scale from 100% to 200% of the federal poverty level, and unusual circumstances such as high medical bills or long-term illness are considered. Call the cashier's office at 336-527-7310 for a financial assistance application.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Hugh Chatham Health bases uncompensated care on a sliding scale of 100% to 200% of the federal poverty level, with case-by-case review. The hospital makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice.

YVEDDI runs the community transportation system for Yadkin 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