Senior benefits in Campbell County, Virginia

Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc. is the Area Agency on Aging for Campbell County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Area Agency on Aging (PSA 11). Meals on Wheels, Dial-A-Ride transportation, personal care, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, weatherization, ombudsman services. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-434-385-9070 to get started.

Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year

The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in Campbell County pay heating and cooling bills, with crisis help for shut-offs and broken equipment. Apply during the program windows through the Campbell County Department of Social Services, online at CommonHelp, or by phone at 1-855-635-4370. Cooling Assistance requires a household member who is 60 or older, has a disability, or is a child under 6. Fuel Assistance applications are taken each fall and Cooling Assistance each summer, while funds last.

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

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Campbell County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. No acute-care hospital in Campbell County; nearest is Centra Lynchburg General in adjacent Lynchburg, ~10 miles from Rustburg. centrahealth.com serves 403 to non-browser clients; verified via browser fetch.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Campbell County offers real estate tax relief for homeowners who are 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled. The income and net-worth limits are set by local ordinance and are not published online — call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 434-332-9518 for the current figures and an application. Applications are filed each year with the Commissioner of the Revenue.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$3,000 a year

CVACL Dial-A-Ride serves Campbell County with Demand-response van service for age 60+; sliding-scale fee. No countywide fixed-route transit (GLTC fixed routes serve the City of Lynchburg). Older adults and people with disabilities can use reduced fares or demand-response rides for medical appointments, shopping, and other essential trips. Rides are free or low-cost depending on the service. Call 1-434-385-9070 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.

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