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2026 Senior Benefits Checklist
Lake County, Tennessee

46 programs18 categoriesEvery one linked to its official sourceLast verified · August 15, 2026

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  1. 1Answer a few plain-English questions (age, ZIP, rough income).
  2. 2See which of these programs fit — with a dollar estimate for each.
  3. 3Call or apply to your top match, using this sheet's phone numbers.

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Caregiver Support

1 program

  • Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

    1-866-836-6678www.tn.govLast verified · July 27, 2026

Elder Services

1 program

  • Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services (Lake County)

    $1,000–$6,000/yr

    731-587-4213nwtdd.orgLast verified · August 3, 2026

Employment

1 program

  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

    $15,000–$17,000/yr

    1-877-872-5627www.dol.govLast verified · June 14, 2026

Energy Assistance

2 programs

  • Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

    $174–$750/yr

    1-615-815-2200thda.orgLast verified · August 3, 2026

  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Lake County

    $174–$750/yr

    1-800-750-6866thda.orgLast verified · August 11, 2026

Food Assistance

3 programs

  • Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

    $1,500–$4,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • Congregate Meals at Senior Centers

    $1,000–$2,500/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors

    $280–$2,400/yr

    1-800-221-5689www.fna.usda.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Health Coverage

1 program

  • TennCare Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled

    $4,000–$30,000/yr

    1-855-259-0701www.tn.govLast verified · June 30, 2026

Healthcare

3 programs

  • VA Health Care

    $5,000–$20,000/yr

    1-877-222-8387www.va.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)

    $3,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-733-8387www.va.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Home Care

1 program

  • OPTIONS for Community Living (Non-Medicaid In-Home Support)

    1-866-836-6678www.tn.govLast verified · August 3, 2026

Housing

2 programs

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

    $8,000–$20,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

    $5,000–$15,000/yr

    1-800-955-2232www.hud.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Income Support

1 program

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    $11,928–$17,892/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Long Term Care

3 programs

  • TennCare CHOICES — Long-Term Services & Supports

    $10,000–$80,000/yr

    1-866-836-6678www.tn.govLast verified · June 30, 2026

  • PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Tennessee)

    $10,000–$80,000/yr

    1-423-698-0802www.tn.govLast verified · August 14, 2026

  • PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    $6,000–$40,000/yr

    1-800-633-4227www.medicaid.govLast verified · June 21, 2026

Medicare Savings

3 programs

  • Medicare Savings Program (Tennessee) — QMB / SLMB / QI

    $2,100–$8,000/yr

    1-855-259-0701www.tn.govLast verified · June 30, 2026

  • Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)

    $4,000–$5,300/yr

    1-800-772-1213www.ssa.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

    $2,435–$3,500/yr

    1-800-MEDICAREwww.medicare.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Nutrition

1 program

  • Tennessee Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

    $40–$40/yr

    1-615-741-3111www.tn.govLast verified · August 3, 2026

Supportive Services

3 programs

  • National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)

    $1,000–$5,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)

    $500–$3,000/yr

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    1-800-677-1116acl.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Tax Relief

3 programs

  • Tennessee Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veteran Homeowners

    $875–$1,225/yr

    1-615-747-8871www.tn.govLast verified · July 9, 2026

  • Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

    $100–$1,200/yr

    1-615-747-8871comptroller.tn.govLast verified · August 3, 2026

  • Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)

    $0–$1,125/yr

    1-800-829-1040www.irs.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Transportation

1 program

  • Northwest Tennessee Rural Public Transportation for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities (Lake County)

    $200–$1,500/yr

    1-877-557-4337nwtdd.orgLast verified · August 12, 2026

Utility Assistance

2 programs

  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

    $3,000–$8,000/yr

    www.energy.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

  • Federal Lifeline

    $111–$411/yr

    1-800-234-9473www.fcc.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Veteran Benefits

1 program

  • VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)

    $12,000–$34,488/yr

    1-800-827-1000www.va.govLast verified · August 15, 2026

Prepare & get help

Documents to gather before applying

  • Photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
  • Social Security card
  • Medicare card (if enrolled)
  • Proof of income (award letter, pay stubs, pension statement)
  • Recent bank statements
  • Proof of residency (utility bill or lease)
  • List of current medications
  • Insurance cards

Local starting point

Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (Northwest Tennessee AAAD), housed in the Northwest Tennessee Development District, the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability for the nine-county Northwest Tennessee region.

731-587-4213

Your local Area Agency on Aging can walk through any program on this list by phone.

46 programs covering Lake County are checked at discoverseniorbenefits.com · program data last verified August 15, 2026. Programs and eligibility rules change — the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice. Generated August 15, 2026.

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