Senior benefits in Bibb County, Alabama
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Seniors living in Bibb County, Alabama may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs at the local, state, and federal level. A good place to start is the Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama, which connects older adults to services and support across the region. Locally, Bibb Medical Center offers help paying hospital bills, and Community Service Programs of West Alabama administers LIHEAP energy assistance for those struggling with utility costs. West Alabama Public Transportation provides rural transit options that can help seniors get to appointments and run errands. At the state level, programs like Alabama Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SenioRx for prescription costs, and the Alabama SHIP counseling program may also be available to you. Federal programs add even more options for eligible residents. Every program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision. Use this page to explore what may be available to you in Bibb County.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama (West Alabama Regional Commission)
1-205-333-2990
See which of these Bibb County programs you may qualify for.
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When benefit rules change, it’s tracked here
Income limits, new requirements, how to apply — see what’s changed across senior benefit programs, from the official source in plain English.
Programs run in Bibb County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Bibb County. Start here.
Elder Services in Bibb County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama (West Alabama Regional Commission)) — Bibb
County · AlabamaThe West Alabama Regional Commission runs the Area Agency on Aging for Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties, including Bibb County. Help starts with its Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Depending on need, older adults can get advice on health insurance, legal counseling, home-delivered meals, help with household chores, discounted prescription medicines, and other services. Other programs include caregiver assistance, Medicare counseling, senior activity centers, and the long-term care ombudsman. Call 205-333-2990 or 1-800-AGELINE.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Bibb County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $280–$1,100 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Community Service Programs of West Alabama) — Bibb
County · AlabamaThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Bibb County, LIHEAP applications are taken by Community Service Programs of West Alabama, the Community Action Agency the state lists for the county. The state agency, ADECA, does not take applications. Applicants 60 and older can call the agency's senior line at 205-469-0386; others can use the call center at 833-836-7817. Older adults and people with disabilities are among the priority groups. Help depends on available funds.
Estimated bill savings: $280–$1,100 a year
Healthcare in Bibb County
Hospital help paying bills (Bibb Medical Center) — Bibb
County · AlabamaBibb Medical Center in Centreville is the county's hospital. Its Social Services department gives referrals and education on community resources for financial assistance, supplemental insurance, and medication assistance, and on special programs for older adults. Call Social Services at 205-926-3308 to ask about help paying a hospital bill.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Bibb County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Rural public transit (West Alabama Public Transportation) — Bibb
County · AlabamaWest Alabama Public Transportation, based in Demopolis, is the public transportation provider the Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama lists for Bibb, Greene and Hale counties. It gives rides for medical visits, work, shopping and other trips, and accepts Alabama Medicaid travel vouchers. Call 334-289-5789 to ask about service in Bibb County, fares, and how to schedule.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Bibb 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.
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama (West Alabama Regional Commission)
Bibb Medical Center (Bibb County Healthcare Authority)
West Alabama Public Transportation (WAPT)
Runs: Rural public transit (West Alabama Public Transportation)
Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc.
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Community Service Programs of West Alabama)
Alabama and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Bibb 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.