Senior benefits in Hampton County, South Carolina
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Local programs
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South Carolina programs
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Federal programs
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Categories
Last verified · September 27, 2026
Local starting point
Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging (Lowcountry Council of Governments)
1-877-846-8148
See which of these Hampton County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Hampton County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Hampton County. Start here.
Elder Services in Hampton County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging) — Hampton
CountyThe Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging, part of the Lowcountry Council of Governments, serves older adults in Hampton County and the rest of the region (Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties). Its information, referral and assistance specialists help older adults and caregivers find local services and link them to help. Other programs include SHIP insurance counseling, home and community based services, family caregiver support, long-term care ombudsman help and legal assistance. Call toll-free 877-846-8148.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Hampton County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Lowcountry Community Action Agency) — Hampton
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Hampton County, LIHEAP applications are taken by the Lowcountry Community Action Agency. Contact the Hampton office at 102 Ginn Altman Street at 803-914-0601 to ask how to apply. Bring proof of income and a current energy bill in an adult household member's name. Help depends on available funds.
Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year
Healthcare in Hampton County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Hampton Regional Medical Center) — Hampton
CountyHampton Regional Medical Center in Varnville has a Financial Assistance Program for patients who show financial need. Approval is based on a signed application and proof of income. Mail or bring the application to the hospital's Patient Financial Services Department. The financial counselor is available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 803-943-2771, ext. 1213 (toll free 1-800-575-1435).
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Hampton County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public & Senior Transit (Palmetto Breeze (Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority)) — Hampton
CountyPalmetto Breeze runs commuter bus routes from Hampton County. Route 310 runs from Fairfax and Hampton to Hilton Head Island, and Route 308 runs from Estill, Pineland and Ridgeland to Hilton Head Island. Call the Dispatch Center at 843-757-5782, option 1, for schedules and fares.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Hampton 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.
Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging (Lowcountry Council of Governments)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging)
Lowcountry Community Action Agency
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Lowcountry Community Action Agency)
Hampton Regional Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Hampton Regional Medical Center)
Palmetto Breeze (Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority)
Runs: Public & Senior Transit (Palmetto Breeze (Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority))
South Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Hampton County and across the rest of South Carolina. Full details are on the South Carolina benefits page.
Elder Services
- Free legal help for older adults (Older Americans Act legal assistance)State$0–$2,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- South Carolina SHIP — free Medicare counselingState$100–$2,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- LIHEAP energy assistance (South Carolina)State$300–$1,000/yrLower billsOfficial 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 →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)State$300–$3,500/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Healthy Connections Medicaid for people 65+, blind, or disabled (ABD)State$2,000–$15,000/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 →
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 →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
- Optional State Supplementation (OSS) for residential care facility residentsState$2,000–$15,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Community Choices Waiver (Community Long Term Care) — care at home instead of a nursing homeState$5,000–$30,000/yrService valueOfficial 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 Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI)State$2,100–$5,200/yrPremium savingsOfficial 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 →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Homestead Exemption (property tax, 65+, disabled, or blind)State$150–$900/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- South Carolina income tax: age 65 and older deduction and retirement income deductionState$0–$800/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.