Senior benefits in Floyd County, Virginia

New River Valley Agency on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for Floyd County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Care coordination, congregate and home-delivered meals, homemaker services, medical transportation, respite care, legal services, elder abuse prevention, long-term-care ombudsman, and VICAP Medicare insurance counseling for adults 60+ in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and Radford City. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-540-980-7720 to get started.

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

The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in Floyd County pay heating and cooling bills, with crisis help for shut-offs and broken equipment. Apply during the program windows through the Floyd 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 Floyd County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. No hospital in Floyd County; nearest is Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg (Montgomery County), roughly 20 miles from the Town of Floyd. Carilion FAP: 100% assistance under 300% FPG with assets under $25,000; sliding assistance up to 500% FPG / assets under $100,000.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Floyd County offers real estate tax relief (exemption) for homeowners who are 65 or older or permanently disabled. Total household income must be $50,000 or less, and net worth (not counting the home) must be $175,000 or less. Relief is capped at $200 off the real estate tax bill. Applications accepted January 1 - April 1 each year at the Commissioner of the Revenue's office. Apply through the local commissioner of the revenue or assessment office.

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

Community Transit Go (CTGo) — New River Valley Community Services serves Floyd County with Reservation-based on-demand (demand-response) transportation for elderly (65+) and disabled riders in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and Radford City; currently fare-free. No fixed-route public transit operates in Floyd County. 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 1-540-831-4020 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.

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