Senior benefits in Emporia City, Virginia
Seniors living in Emporia City County, Virginia, may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs at the local, state, and federal levels. A strong starting point is the Crater District Area Agency on Aging, which connects older adults and their caregivers to services and support across the region. Locally, the Greensville Emporia Transit system offers public transit and ADA paratransit options, while the Greensville/Emporia Department of Social Services administers Energy Assistance through LIHEAP. Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center also offers a Hospital Financial Assistance program for those who need help with medical costs. At the state level, programs such as the Virginia Age Deduction, VICAP, Senior Cool Care, Farm Market Fresh, and the Auxiliary Grant may provide meaningful support. Veterans may find help through Free VA Benefits Claims Assistance and the Real Estate Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans. Federal programs add even more options. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the administering agency makes all final eligibility decisions.
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Last verified · October 3, 2026
Local starting point
Crater District Area Agency on Aging — Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) network
1-804-732-7020
See which of these Emporia City programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Emporia City
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Emporia City. Start here.
Elder Services in Emporia City
Programs here typically provide services worth $500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging (Crater District Area Agency on Aging) — Emporia City
County · VirginiaCrater District Area Agency on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for the City of Emporia. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Nutrition program (home-delivered meals and senior-center meals), door-to-door senior transportation for an income-based fee, homemaker in-home assistance, case management, VICAP insurance counseling, long-term-care ombudsman, Senior Medicare Patrol, and health education across Planning District 19. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-804-732-7020 to get started.
Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Emporia City
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Emporia City
County · VirginiaThe Virginia Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in the City of Emporia pay heating and cooling bills, with crisis help for shut-offs and broken equipment. Apply during the program windows through the Greensville/Emporia 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
Healthcare in Emporia City
Hospital Financial Assistance (Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center) — Emporia City
County · VirginiaUninsured and underinsured residents of the City of Emporia can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. In-city hospital: 727 N Main St, Emporia, VA 23847 (formerly Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, now Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center). FAP: 100% assistance at or below 200% FPG; discounts 201-400% FPG.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Emporia City
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public Transit & ADA Paratransit (Greensville Emporia Transit) — Emporia
County · VirginiaGreensville Emporia Transit (GET) is the joint public bus service of Greensville County and the City of Emporia. The fixed route runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with stops including Walmart and other shopping, medical, and government destinations; the fare is $1.00 (exact change or token). The bus has a wheelchair lift, and ADA paratransit is available for eligible riders. Call 1-434-348-4205 for the schedule or paratransit information.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Emporia City
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.
Crater District Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging (Crater District Area Agency on Aging)
Virginia Department of Social Services
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center)
Greensville Emporia Transit (Greensville County / City of Emporia)
Runs: Public Transit & ADA Paratransit (Greensville Emporia Transit)
Virginia and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Emporia City and across the rest of Virginia. Full details are on the Virginia benefits page.
Caregiver Support
- Family Caregiver Support — VirginiaState · Virginiaabout $0/yrService valueOfficial source →
Elder Services
- Disease Prevention & Wellness ProgramsState · VirginiaOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Virginia Energy Assistance Program (Fuel, Crisis & Cooling)State · Virginia$300–$1,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Senior Cool CareState · VirginiaOfficial 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 →
- Farm Market Fresh (Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) — VirginiaState · Virginiaabout $50/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Virginia Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled (Cardinal Care)State · Virginia$4,000–$15,000/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 →
- VICAP — Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance ProgramState · Virginiaabout $0/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Home Care
- Virginia DARS Personal Assistance Services (attendant care)State · VirginiaOfficial source →
- Adult Services In-Home Help (Homemaker, Companion & Chore Services)State · Virginiaabout $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 →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
- Auxiliary Grant (Assisted Living & Adult Foster Care Supplement)State · Virginia$1,000–$25,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus Waiver (Medicaid Long-Term Care at Home)State · Virginia$10,000–$80,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Virginia Veterans Care Centers (State Veterans Homes)State · Virginia$10,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial 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 Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI) — VirginiaState · Virginia$2,000–$8,000/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Nutrition
- Nutrition CounselingState · VirginiaOfficial 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 →
- Free VA Benefits Claims Assistance (Virginia Department of Veterans Services)State · VirginiaOfficial source →
- Virginia State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial)State · VirginiaOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Real Estate Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans & Surviving SpousesState · Virginia$1,500–$6,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Virginia Age Deduction (State Income Tax)State · Virginia$100–$690/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Virginia Military Benefits SubtractionState · Virginia$100–$2,300/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program — VirginiaState · Virginia$1,000–$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.