Senior benefits in Saluda 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
Upper Savannah Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging / Aging & Disability Resource Center
1-864-941-8077
See which of these Saluda County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Saluda County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Saluda County. Start here.
Elder Services in Saluda County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging / ADRC) — Saluda
CountyThe Upper Savannah Council of Governments' Area Agency on Aging is named by the South Carolina Department on Aging to plan and coordinate services for older adults in Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick and Saluda counties, including Saluda County. It is also an Aging and Disability Resource Center for seniors and people with disabilities. Regional services include group dining, home-delivered meals, transportation, home care, respite care, legal help, Medicare counseling (I-CARE), a long-term care ombudsman, and a Family Caregiver Support Program. Most services require a yearly assessment. Call the Information and Referral line at 864-941-8077 to get started.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Saluda County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission) — Saluda
CountyThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Saluda County, LIHEAP applications are taken by GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission. GLEAMNS gives priority to older adults, people with disabilities, families with young children, and households facing an energy emergency such as a shutoff. Call the Saluda County office at 864-445-2035 ext. 29 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 Saluda County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Newberry Health) — Saluda
CountySaluda County has no hospital. Newberry Health in Newberry is one of the nearest hospitals. It offers financial assistance for emergency or medically necessary care to patients with household income within 250% of the federal poverty level. For help with the application, call a patient support representative at 803-405-7669 or email assistanceinfo@newberryhealth.org.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Saluda County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Transportation (Piedmont Agency on Aging) — Saluda
CountyPiedmont Agency on Aging serves Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, and Saluda counties, including Saluda County. Its senior transportation program gives rides to people who are 60 or older and not eligible for Medicaid transportation — to and from group dining sites, doctor's offices, and the grocery store. Give three days' notice. Private-pay rides are also offered. Call 864-223-0164 to schedule.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Saluda 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.
Upper Savannah Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging / Aging & Disability Resource Center
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging / ADRC)
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc.
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission)
Newberry Health (Newberry County Memorial Hospital)
Piedmont Agency on Aging, Inc.
South Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Saluda 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.