Senior benefits in Barbour County, Alabama
Seniors in Barbour County, Alabama have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, and staying independent at home. The Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults to services across the region. Other county-level resources include the Eufaula Barbour Transit Authority's Dial-a-Ride Transit for transportation needs, financial assistance through Medical Center Barbour for hospital bills, and energy bill help through the Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership's LIHEAP program. At the state level, programs like Alabama Medicaid, the Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver, Medicare Savings Programs, SenioRx, and the Homestead exemption for homeowners 65 and older may reduce major expenses. Free counseling is available through Alabama SHIP for Medicare questions, and legal help is offered through the Legal Assistance Program. Dozens of federal programs also apply here. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the administering agency makes all final eligibility decisions.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)
1-334-793-6843
See which of these Barbour County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Barbour County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Barbour County. Start here.
Elder Services in Barbour County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)) — Barbour
County · AlabamaThe Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) is the Area Agency on Aging for Barbour County and six other counties in southeast Alabama. It is also the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a one-stop place for older adults, people with disabilities, family caregivers and veterans to learn about long-term support options. SARCOA runs senior centers, home delivered meals, Alabama Cares caregiver help, Medicare and insurance counseling, legal help and elder rights programs. Most services start at age 60. Call 334-793-6843 to get started.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Barbour County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $280–$1,100 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership) — Barbour
County · AlabamaThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Barbour County, LIHEAP is handled by the Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership, based at 100 George Wallace Drive in Enterprise. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Call the agency's call center at 844-680-2044 (main office 334-347-0881) to apply or check on an application. ADECA does not take applications.
Estimated bill savings: $280–$1,100 a year
Healthcare in Barbour County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Medical Center Barbour) — Barbour
County · AlabamaMedical Center Barbour in Eufaula is Barbour County's hospital. Its website offers online bill pay and price information but does not post a financial assistance policy. Uninsured or low-income patients can call the hospital at 334-688-7000 to ask about payment plans or help with a bill.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Barbour County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Dial-a-Ride Transit (Eufaula Barbour Transit Authority) — Barbour
County · AlabamaThe Eufaula Barbour Transit Authority runs a demand-response ride service for citizens of Eufaula. Call at least 24 hours ahead to book; appointments are accepted until 2:00 pm, and the last pickup is at 2:15 pm. Answering-machine bookings are not accepted. Dialysis patients can ask for holiday rides. Call 334-687-1242 or 334-687-7423.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Barbour 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.
Medical Center Barbour
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Medical Center Barbour)
Eufaula Barbour Transit Authority (City of Eufaula)
Runs: Dial-a-Ride Transit (Eufaula Barbour Transit Authority)
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA))
Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership)
Alabama and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Barbour County and across the rest of Alabama. Full details are on the Alabama benefits page.
Money & income2 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-1)
- Alabama Medicaid for people 65+, blind, or disabled (SSI and SSI-related)
- SenioRx — free or low-cost prescription drugs
- 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.
- SNAP food assistance (Alabama Food Assistance Program)
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Alabama)
- 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 & taxes8 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- LIHEAP energy assistance (Alabama)
- Homestead exemption for homeowners 65+, disabled, or blind (property tax)
- Alabama income tax: retirement income exclusion for age 65+ (and exempt Social Security and pensions)
- 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 care3 programs
Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.
Help, advice & legal6 programs
Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.
- Free legal help for adults 60+ (Legal Assistance Program)
- Alabama SHIP — free Medicare and insurance counseling
- Alabama Community Transition (ACT) Waiver — help moving out of a nursing home
- 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.