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 7, 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) gives free door-to-door rides to anyone age 60 and over in the City of Franklin. Rides go to medical appointments, senior centers, adult day care, shopping, and other places within about a 30-minute drive. Vehicles have wheelchair lifts, and drivers help riders from the door to the vehicle. Rides run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book with the I-Ride app, online, or by calling 757-461-9481.
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.
Money & income3 programs
Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.
Health & Medicare costs8 programs
Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI) — Virginia
- Virginia Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled (Cardinal Care)
- VICAP — Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
- Qualifying Individual (QI)
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Food7 programs
SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.
- Farm Market Fresh (Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) — Virginia
- Nutrition Counseling
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food Box
- Congregate Meals at Senior Centers
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors
Home, bills & taxes11 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- Virginia Energy Assistance Program (Fuel, Crisis & Cooling)
- Senior Cool Care
- Weatherization Assistance Program — Virginia
- Real Estate Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans & Surviving Spouses
- Virginia Age Deduction (State Income Tax)
- Virginia Military Benefits Subtraction
- Federal Lifeline
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Care at home & long-term care7 programs
Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.
- Adult Services In-Home Help (Homemaker, Companion & Chore Services)
- Virginia DARS Personal Assistance Services (attendant care)
- Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus Waiver (Medicaid Long-Term Care at Home)
- Virginia Veterans Care Centers (State Veterans Homes)
- Family Caregiver Support — Virginia
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
Help, advice & legal7 programs
Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.
- Disease Prevention & Wellness Programs
- Virginia Brain Injury Services (DARS community brain injury programs)
- Free VA Benefits Claims Assistance (Virginia Department of Veterans Services)
- Virginia State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial)
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Veterans3 programs
Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.
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.