Senior benefits in Lincoln County, Tennessee
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Seniors in Lincoln County, Tennessee have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, housing costs, energy bills, transportation, and more. The South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services is the local starting point for connecting with many of these programs. Residents may also find help through Lincoln Medical Center Financial Assistance for medical costs, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Lincoln County through the South Central Human Resource Agency, and South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transportation for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities. At the state level, programs like the Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program, OPTIONS for Community Living, TennCare CHOICES, and the Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program may be available depending on your situation. Federal programs covering areas like Medicare, food assistance, and veterans' benefits apply here as well. Each program listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 3, 2026
Local starting point
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, part of the South Central Tennessee Development District, the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability for the 13-county South Central Tennessee region.
931-379-2929
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Programs run in Lincoln County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Lincoln County. Start here.
Elder Services in Lincoln County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,000–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services (Lincoln County)
County · TennesseeThe South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability serves adults age 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in Lincoln County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, family caregiver support and respite, SHIP Medicare counseling, options counseling for long-term care, the long-term care ombudsman, the OPTIONS in-home services program, and public guardianship. Call the Information and Assistance line to find out what is available locally.
Estimated service value: $1,000–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Lincoln County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $174–$750 a year.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Lincoln County
County · TennesseeTennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Lincoln County, LIHEAP is delivered by the South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA). Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. Apply through the South Central Human Resource Agency, and call 2-1-1 Tennessee for referral help. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers the program statewide at thda.org.
Estimated bill savings: $174–$750 a year
Healthcare in Lincoln County
Lincoln Medical Center Financial Assistance (Lincoln County)
County · TennesseeLincoln Medical Center in Fayetteville (Lincoln Health System, part of Huntsville Hospital Health System) is the county hospital for Lincoln County. The hospital offers financial assistance (charity care) and uninsured discounts for emergency and other medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay. Apply using the hospital's financial assistance application, and call the billing office for help with the process.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Lincoln County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transportation for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities (Lincoln County)
County · TennesseeThe South Central Tennessee Development District operates rural public transportation for Lincoln County residents of all ages, giving first priority to older adults, people with disabilities, and riders with medical needs. It offers demand-response rides for medical appointments, shopping, and services, generally Monday through Friday. Call the transit line to schedule a ride and confirm the current fare.
Estimated service value: $200–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Lincoln 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.
Lincoln Health System / Huntsville Hospital Health System, which operates Lincoln Medical Center.
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, part of the South Central Tennessee Development District, the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability for the 13-county South Central Tennessee region.
Runs: South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services
South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA), which delivers Tennessee LIHEAP for the South Central region under the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA).
Runs: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Lincoln County
South Central Tennessee Development District Rural Public Transportation, the regional public transit provider for the South Central Tennessee counties.
Runs: South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transportation for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities
Tennessee and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Lincoln County and across the rest of Tennessee. Full details are on the Tennessee benefits page.
Caregiver Support
- Tennessee Family Caregiver Support ProgramState · Tennesseeabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)State · Tennessee$174–$750/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 →
Health Coverage
- TennCare Medicaid — Aged, Blind & DisabledState · Tennessee$4,000–$30,000/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 →
- Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — Medicare CounselingState · Tennesseeabout $0/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Home Care
- Tennessee Family Support ProgramState · Tennessee$0–$6,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- OPTIONS for Community Living (Non-Medicaid In-Home Support)State · Tennesseeabout $0/yrService valueOfficial 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 →
Housing Assistance
- Tennessee Emergency Repair Program (THDA) — grants for older and disabled homeownersState · Tennessee$500–$24,999/yrService valueOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- TennCare CHOICES — Long-Term Services & SupportsState · Tennessee$10,000–$80,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Tennessee)State · Tennessee$10,000–$80,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Tennessee State Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)State · TennesseeOfficial 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 Program (Tennessee) — QMB / SLMB / QIState · Tennessee$2,100–$8,000/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Nutrition
- Tennessee Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)State · Tennesseeabout $40/yrService valueOfficial 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 →
- Tennessee Public Guardianship for the Elderly — Court-Appointed Conservator of Last ResortState · Tennesseeabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial Benefits)State · TennesseeOfficial source →
- Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Claims Assistance (Free VA Claims Help)State · TennesseeOfficial source →
- Tennessee Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing License ($10 One-Time, Permanent)State · TennesseeOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Tennessee County Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax Exemption for Disabled VeteransState · TennesseeOfficial source →
- Tennessee Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veteran HomeownersState · Tennessee$875–$1,225/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Tennessee Property Tax Freeze ProgramState · Tennessee$50–$800/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Tennessee Property Tax Relief ProgramState · Tennessee$100–$1,200/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Transportation
- MyRide TN — Volunteer Senior TransportationState · Tennesseeabout $0/yrService valueOfficial 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
Local 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.