Senior benefits in Franklin City County, Virginia

Senior 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.

$500–$6,000/yr

The 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 1-833-5CALLVA. Households with an adult 60 or older or a person with a disability are a priority group. Fuel Assistance applications are taken each fall and Cooling Assistance each summer, while funds last.

$300–$1,000/yr

Uninsured 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%.

I-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.

$150–$1,500/yr