Senior benefits in Highland County, Virginia
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Highland County, Virginia is a rural community where seniors 65 and older may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs at the federal, state, and local level. Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) serves as the local Area Agency on Aging and is a strong starting point for connecting with help in this area. Through VPAS, seniors may also access Senior Transportation services to get to appointments and other destinations. Highland County residents can explore energy cost help through the Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program administered by the Highland County Department of Social Services, and those facing medical bills may find relief through Hospital Financial Assistance at Bath Community Hospital. State programs available here include the Virginia Age Deduction, VICAP insurance counseling, Farm Market Fresh, and the Auxiliary Grant for assisted living support, among many others. Federal programs add another layer of potential help. Each program listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified — the administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.
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Federal programs
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Last verified · October 7, 2026
Local starting point
Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) — Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) network
1-540-949-7141
See which of these Highland County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Highland County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Highland County. Start here.
Elder Services in Highland County
Programs here typically provide services worth $500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging (Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS)) — Highland
County · VirginiaValley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) is the Area Agency on Aging for Highland County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Meals on Wheels and VPAS Cafes, senior transportation (60+), caregiver support, Medicare consultation (VICAP), information and assistance, one-time emergency financial help, ombudsman, Senior Cool Care, and Farm Market Fresh vouchers. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-540-949-7141 to get started.
Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Highland County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Highland
County · VirginiaThe Virginia Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in Highland County pay heating and cooling bills, with crisis help for shut-offs and broken equipment. Apply during the program windows through the Highland 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
Healthcare in Highland County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Bath Community Hospital) — Highland
County · VirginiaUninsured and underinsured residents of Highland County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Bath Community Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. No hospital in Highland County. Nearest is Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs, Bath County (roughly 30 miles south of Monterey via US-220); Augusta Health in Fishersville is the larger regional hospital to the east. Bath Community Hospital offers a financial assistance application, uninsured/pay-in-full discounts, and no-interest payment plans.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Highland County
Programs here typically provide services worth $100–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Transportation (Valley Program for Aging Services) — Highland
County · VirginiaValley Program for Aging Services (VPAS), the Area Agency on Aging for the region including Highland County, provides wheelchair-accessible van transportation for adults 60 and older who can no longer drive — to routine medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks when no other transportation option is available. There is no formal fee; a voluntary donation is suggested. Pre-screening and advance notice are required. Call 540-468-2178 (the VPAS Highland County office) to apply.
Estimated service value: $100–$1,000 a year
Local agencies serving Highland County
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.
Bath Community Hospital
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Bath Community Hospital)
Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS)
Runs: Senior Transportation (Valley Program for Aging Services), Area Agency on Aging (Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS))
Virginia Department of Social Services
Virginia and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Highland County 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.