Senior benefits in Williamsburg County, South Carolina

The Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) is the Area Agency on Aging for Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties, including Williamsburg County. Its Information, Referral and Assistance hotline connects seniors and caregivers with services such as home care, meal programs, senior rides, insurance counseling, family caregiver help, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call the hotline at 843-436-2110.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households with home heating and cooling costs. In South Carolina it is run by the Office of Economic Opportunity through local Community Action Agencies. Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council takes LIHEAP applications for Williamsburg County at its Kingstree office at 128 E. Mill Street, Suite B. Call 843-355-9922 to ask about applying. Help depends on available funding.

Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year

Uninsured and insured residents of Williamsburg County can apply for financial assistance at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center in Cades. MUSC Health's 2026 financial assistance sliding scale gives a 100% discount to households with income up to 300% of the federal poverty level. Send the signed application and income papers to the MUSC Health Single Billing Office. Call customer service at 843-792-2311 or 800-598-0624, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Williamsburg County Transit gives rides to county residents to and from doctor visits, pharmacies, and service agencies in and around Kingstree, Monday through Friday, on a set schedule of areas by day. Call at least 24 hours ahead, and try to set appointments between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rides cost $2 one way inside Kingstree city limits and $3 one way outside. Out-of-county trips to places like Florence, Charleston, and Myrtle Beach run on set days. Call 843-355-6975.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year