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Senior benefits in Bullock County, Alabama

Seniors aged 65 and older in Bullock County, Alabama, may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs at the local, state, and federal levels. Locally, the South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC) Area Agency on Aging is a strong starting point for connecting with services. The Bullock County Aging Department offers senior and disability transportation, and the Organized Community Action Program (OCAP) can help with LIHEAP energy assistance to lower utility costs. If you need help with a hospital bill, Bullock County Rural Emergency Hospital has a financial assistance program. At the state level, programs like Alabama Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SenioRx, and the Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver may help cover health and home care costs. Eligible homeowners may also benefit from the homestead exemption on property taxes. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC) Area Agency on Aging

1-334-244-6903

See which of these Bullock County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Bullock County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Bullock County. Start here.

Elder Services in Bullock County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging services (South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC)) — Bullock

County · Alabama

The South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC) is the Area Agency on Aging for Bullock County. Its Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) screens people for public and community benefits and helps with applications. SCADC also offers senior center meals and home delivered meals for homebound people 60 and older, SenioRx help with medicine costs, Medicare counseling (SHIP), free legal help for people 60 and older, and the long-term care ombudsman. Call 334-244-6903 or 1-800-243-5463.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-334-244-6903Last verified · October 10, 2026

Energy Assistance in Bullock County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $280–$1,100 a year.

LIHEAP energy assistance (Organized Community Action Program (OCAP)) — Bullock

County · Alabama

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Bullock County, LIHEAP is handled by the Organized Community Action Program (OCAP), 507 North Three Notch Street in Troy. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. OCAP says it can make up to a $400 payment in an emergency for utilities, gas, wood, coal, kerosene, heaters or fans. Call 334-566-1712 to apply or check on an application. ADECA does not take applications.

Estimated bill savings: $280–$1,100 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-334-566-1712Last verified · October 12, 2026

Healthcare in Bullock County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Bullock County Rural Emergency Hospital) — Bullock

County · Alabama

Bullock County Rural Emergency Hospital in Union Springs was Alabama's first Rural Emergency Hospital. Its website offers online bill pay and price information but does not post a financial assistance policy. Call 334-738-2140 to ask about payment options or help with a bill.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-334-738-2140Last verified · October 11, 2026

Transportation in Bullock County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Senior & Disability Transportation (Bullock County Aging Department) — Bullock

County · Alabama

The Bullock County Aging Department in Union Springs is the place to ask about transportation for seniors and people with disabilities in Bullock County. It also runs the City/County Multipurpose Senior Center in Union Springs and the Midway Multipurpose Senior Center. Call 334-738-3883 to ask about rides.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-334-738-3883Last verified · October 6, 2026

Local agencies serving Bullock 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.

Alabama and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Bullock 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.

Food7 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes8 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

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.

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.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.