Senior benefits in Franklin City, Virginia
Seniors in Franklin City County, Virginia, have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia serves as the local Area Agency on Aging and is a strong starting point for connecting with available help. Locally, I-Ride Transit provides transportation support for seniors and people with disabilities, Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center offers financial assistance for qualifying patients, and the Franklin City Department of Social Services administers Energy Assistance through LIHEAP. At the state level, programs like the Virginia Age Deduction, Auxiliary Grant, Family Caregiver Support, and Senior Cool Care may apply depending on your situation. Veterans may also find help through programs like Free VA Benefits Claims Assistance and the Virginia Military Benefits Subtraction. Federal programs add even more options for eligible residents. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 3, 2026
Local starting point
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia — Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) network
1-757-461-9481
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Programs run in Franklin City
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Franklin City. Start here.
Elder Services in Franklin City
Programs here typically provide services worth $500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging (Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia) — Franklin City
County · VirginiaSenior Services of Southeastern Virginia is the Area Agency on Aging for the City of Franklin. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to SSSEVA (PSA 20, Norfolk) provides home-delivered meals and senior-center nutrition, I-Ride transportation, in-home services, caregiver support, Medicare benefits counseling, wellness classes, and ombudsman services for adults 60+ across South Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater. SSSEVA also operates the Hayden Village Center in Franklin. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-757-461-9481 to get started.
Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Franklin City
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Franklin City
County · VirginiaThe Virginia Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in the City of Franklin pay heating and cooling bills, with crisis help for shut-offs and broken equipment. Apply during the program windows through the Franklin City 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 Franklin City
Hospital Financial Assistance (Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center) — Franklin City
County · VirginiaUninsured and underinsured residents of the City of Franklin can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Bon Secours Southampton 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 (formerly Southampton Memorial Hospital; acquired and renamed by Bon Secours in 2019). FAP: 100% assistance at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines; discounted rates for 201-400%.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Franklin City
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Disabled Transit (I-Ride Transit (Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia)) — Franklin City
County · VirginiaI-Ride Transit (Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia) serves the City of Franklin with Demand-response rides (medical appointments, senior centers, errands) free for riders 60+ in Western Tidewater, which includes Franklin. No fixed-route city bus operates in Franklin. 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 1-757-461-9481 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Franklin 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.
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Runs: Area Agency on Aging (Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia)
Virginia Department of Social Services
Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center)
I-Ride Transit (Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia)
Runs: Senior & Disabled Transit (I-Ride Transit (Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia))
Virginia and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Franklin 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.