Senior benefits in Perry County, Tennessee
Seniors living in Perry 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 Perry County residents with services and support. For help with utility bills, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) is delivered locally through the South Central Human Resource Agency. Seniors who need rides to appointments or errands may qualify for South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities. Those facing medical costs may find help through Maury Regional Health Financial Assistance. State programs like the Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program, OPTIONS for Community Living, TennCare CHOICES, and the Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program may also apply. Federal programs covering health, food, and veterans' benefits are listed 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 · September 29, 2026
Local starting point
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, part of the South Central Tennessee Development District, the designated aging and disability agency for the 13-county South Central region.
931-379-2929
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Programs run in Perry County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Perry County. Start here.
Elder Services in Perry 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 (Perry County)
CountyThe South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability serves older adults age 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in Perry 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 learn what is available locally.
Estimated service value: $1,000–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Perry County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $174–$750 a year.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Perry County
CountyTennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Perry County, LIHEAP is delivered by South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA). Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. Apply through the THDA online portal or a South Central Human Resource Agency service center, and call 2-1-1 Tennessee for referral help. Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers the program statewide.
Estimated bill savings: $174–$750 a year
Healthcare in Perry County
Maury Regional Health Financial Assistance (Perry County)
CountyPerry County (Linden) has no hospital of its own; Maury Regional Health serves the area, with its nearest hospitals being Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro and Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Maury Regional Health offers financial assistance (charity care) for medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay. Call the financial counselor at 931-381-1111, option 4, to apply.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Perry County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities (Perry County)
CountySouth Central Tennessee Development District Rural Public Transportation provides on-demand rides for Perry County residents of all ages, giving priority to older adults, people with disabilities, and riders with medical needs. Vehicles are ADA accessible and carry riders to medical appointments, shopping, and services. Reserve a ride at least 24 hours ahead by calling 1-833-806-7228, and confirm the current fare.
Estimated service value: $200–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Perry 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.
Maury Regional Health, the regional health system for southern Middle Tennessee.
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, part of the South Central Tennessee Development District, the designated aging and disability agency for the 13-county South Central region.
Runs: South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) LIHEAP, delivered locally by South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA).
Runs: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Perry County
South Central Tennessee Development District Rural Public Transportation, the regional on-demand public transit provider for the South Central Tennessee counties.
Runs: South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities
Tennessee and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Perry County and across the rest of Tennessee. Full details are on the Tennessee benefits page.
Caregiver Support
- Tennessee Family Caregiver Support ProgramStateabout $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$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$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 CounselingStateabout $0/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Home Care
- Tennessee Family Support ProgramState$0–$6,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- OPTIONS for Community Living (Non-Medicaid In-Home Support)Stateabout $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$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$10,000–$80,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Tennessee)State$10,000–$80,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Tennessee State Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)StateOfficial 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$2,100–$8,000/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Nutrition
- Tennessee Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Stateabout $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 ResortStateabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial Benefits)StateOfficial source →
- Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Claims Assistance (Free VA Claims Help)StateOfficial source →
- Tennessee Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing License ($10 One-Time, Permanent)StateOfficial 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 VeteransStateOfficial source →
- Tennessee Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veteran HomeownersState$875–$1,225/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Tennessee Property Tax Freeze ProgramState$50–$800/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Tennessee Property Tax Relief ProgramState$100–$1,200/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Transportation
- MyRide TN — Volunteer Senior TransportationStateabout $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.