Benefit changes
What's changed in senior benefits
When a benefit program's rules change — income or asset limits, new requirements, how to apply — it's tracked here from the official source, in plain English.
- Income limit changedSeptember 6, 2026
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) — Independence Health System — Financial Assistance (Armstrong County)
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) caps its financial assistance at 350% of the federal poverty level, not 400% as this record showed before. For one person, the income screen is now $55,860 a year (it was $63,840). Free care still covers income up to 200% of the poverty level, with 75%, 50%, and 25% discounts up to 250%, 300%, and 350%. ACMH is now a partner of Mountains Health. Re-run your check to see whether this affects you.
- Income limit changedSeptember 5, 2026
Central Florida Community Action Agency LIHEAP (Alachua County)
A correction to the Florida LIHEAP listing for Alachua County: the income limit shown was too high. For a one-person household the limit is $32,155 a year, not $35,000. It rises with household size: $42,049 for two people, $51,943 for three, and $61,837 for four. Florida uses the higher of 60% of state median income or 150% of the federal poverty level. If you live alone and your income is between $32,155 and $35,000, this program may no longer show as a match for you. The local agency makes the final decision, and emergency help with a shutoff notice has its own rules, so it is still worth asking. The current table is on floridajobs.org, or call your local LIHEAP provider.
- Income limit changedSeptember 5, 2026
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency LIHEAP + WAP (Flagler County)
A correction to the Florida LIHEAP listing for Flagler County: the income limit shown was too high. For a one-person household the limit is $32,155 a year, not $35,000. It rises with household size: $42,049 for two people, $51,943 for three, and $61,837 for four. Florida uses the higher of 60% of state median income or 150% of the federal poverty level. If you live alone and your income is between $32,155 and $35,000, this program may no longer show as a match for you. The local agency makes the final decision, and emergency help with a shutoff notice has its own rules, so it is still worth asking. The current table is on floridajobs.org, or call your local LIHEAP provider.
- Income limit changedSeptember 5, 2026
Glades County Social Services — LIHEAP + CSBG Emergency Aid
A correction to the Florida LIHEAP listing for Glades County: the income limit shown was too high. For a one-person household the limit is $32,155 a year, not $35,000. It rises with household size: $42,049 for two people, $51,943 for three, and $61,837 for four. Florida uses the higher of 60% of state median income or 150% of the federal poverty level. If you live alone and your income is between $32,155 and $35,000, this program may no longer show as a match for you. The local agency makes the final decision, and emergency help with a shutoff notice has its own rules, so it is still worth asking. The current table is on floridajobs.org, or call your local LIHEAP provider.
- Income limit changedSeptember 5, 2026
Tri-County Community Action LIHEAP (Holmes County) — Completes TCCA 5-County Cluster
A correction to the Florida LIHEAP listing for Holmes County: the income limit shown was too high. For a one-person household the limit is $32,155 a year, not $35,000. It rises with household size: $42,049 for two people, $51,943 for three, and $61,837 for four. Florida uses the higher of 60% of state median income or 150% of the federal poverty level. If you live alone and your income is between $32,155 and $35,000, this program may no longer show as a match for you. The local agency makes the final decision, and emergency help with a shutoff notice has its own rules, so it is still worth asking. The current table is on floridajobs.org, or call your local LIHEAP provider.
- Income limit changedSeptember 5, 2026
Lake Community Action Agency LIHEAP + Emergency Aid (Lake County)
A correction to the Florida LIHEAP listing for Lake County: the income limit shown was too high. For a one-person household the limit is $32,155 a year, not $35,000. It rises with household size: $42,049 for two people, $51,943 for three, and $61,837 for four. Florida uses the higher of 60% of state median income or 150% of the federal poverty level. If you live alone and your income is between $32,155 and $35,000, this program may no longer show as a match for you. The local agency makes the final decision, and emergency help with a shutoff notice has its own rules, so it is still worth asking. The current table is on floridajobs.org, or call your local LIHEAP provider.
- Income limit changedSeptember 5, 2026
Central Florida Community Action Agency LIHEAP (Levy County)
A correction to the Florida LIHEAP listing for Levy County: the income limit shown was too high. For a one-person household the limit is $32,155 a year, not $35,000. It rises with household size: $42,049 for two people, $51,943 for three, and $61,837 for four. Florida uses the higher of 60% of state median income or 150% of the federal poverty level. If you live alone and your income is between $32,155 and $35,000, this program may no longer show as a match for you. The local agency makes the final decision, and emergency help with a shutoff notice has its own rules, so it is still worth asking. The current table is on floridajobs.org, or call your local LIHEAP provider.
- Income limit changedSeptember 5, 2026
Capital Area Community Action Agency LIHEAP (Madison County)
A correction to the Florida LIHEAP listing for Madison County: the income limit shown was too high. For a one-person household the limit is $32,155 a year, not $35,000. It rises with household size: $42,049 for two people, $51,943 for three, and $61,837 for four. Florida uses the higher of 60% of state median income or 150% of the federal poverty level. If you live alone and your income is between $32,155 and $35,000, this program may no longer show as a match for you. The local agency makes the final decision, and emergency help with a shutoff notice has its own rules, so it is still worth asking. The current table is on floridajobs.org, or call your local LIHEAP provider.
- UpdateAugust 23, 2026
MCC Area Dial-A-Ride (Madera County)
Good news for Madera County riders: the listing for Madera County Connection (MCC) door-to-door bus service has been corrected, and it now covers more people. The old listing said this service was only for riders whose disability keeps them off regular bus routes. That was not correct. MCC Area Dial-A-Ride is open to everyone in its service area — no disability requirement, no application, and no certification. Rides serve the areas in and around the cities of Madera and Chowchilla, can be used for any trip purpose except emergency or medical transportation, and every bus has a wheelchair lift. To schedule a ride, call 559-263-8080 a day ahead, or up to two hours before you want to be picked up. If the earlier listing made it look like this service was not for you, it may be worth another look. Note: MCC's Senior Bus — for riders 60 and older and riders with disabilities in Eastern Madera County — is a separate listing and has not changed.
- Income limit changedJuly 7, 2026
Handyworker Program (LA County)
Good news: LA County raised the income limits for the Handyworker Program on June 1, 2026. A single-person household can now earn up to $93,300 a year (up from $84,850) and still qualify for up to $9,000 in free minor home repairs. Limits for larger households went up too. If income kept you out before, it may be worth checking again. The agency makes the final decision.
- Income limit changedJuly 7, 2026
Senior Grant Program (LACDA)
Good news: LA County raised the income limits for the Senior Grant Program on June 1, 2026. A single-person household can now earn up to $93,300 a year (up from $84,850) and still qualify for up to $20,000 in free home safety repairs and accessibility upgrades. Limits for larger households went up too. If income kept you out before, it may be worth checking again. The agency makes the final decision.
- Income limit changedJune 9, 2026
Handyworker Program (LA County)
Good news for Los Angeles County homeowners: the income limits for the Handyworker Program — which pays for minor home repairs — went up on June 1, 2026. A one-person household can now earn up to $93,300 a year and still qualify (the old limit was $84,850), with higher limits for larger households. If you were turned down before because your income was too high, you may qualify now. Confirm the current limits with the LA County Development Authority before you apply.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision — verify changes against the official source before acting.
