Senior benefits in Conecuh County, Alabama
Seniors living in Conecuh County, Alabama have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. Locally, the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging is a strong starting point for connecting with services in this area. Residents may also find help through the Community Action Agency of South Alabama for energy bill assistance under LIHEAP, rural transportation options through the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Rural Transportation Program, and financial assistance for medical bills at Evergreen Medical Center. At the state level, programs like Alabama Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SenioRx, and the Alabama SHIP counseling service may reduce health care costs. Homeowners 65 and older may qualify for a homestead property tax exemption. Federal programs add even more options, covering food, prescription drugs, veterans' benefits, and beyond. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) Area Agency on Aging
1-334-682-5206
See which of these Conecuh County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Conecuh County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Conecuh County. Start here.
Elder Services in Conecuh County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging) — Conecuh
County · AlabamaThe Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging (ATRC Aging) serves Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington, and Wilcox counties, including Conecuh County. It is the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center, the starting point for long-term services for seniors and people with disabilities and their caregivers. Programs include Medicaid waiver home care, Alabama CARES caregiver support, in-home services, legal services, a long-term care ombudsman, senior centers and meals, SenioRx prescription help, and Medicare counseling (State Health Insurance Program). Call 334-682-5206 or toll-free 888-617-0500, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Conecuh County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $280–$1,100 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Community Action Agency of South Alabama) — Conecuh
County · AlabamaThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Conecuh County, LIHEAP applications are taken by Community Action Agency of South Alabama, the Community Action Agency that the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) lists for Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe and Wilcox counties. ADECA does not take applications. Call the LIHEAP call center at 877-246-7836 to set up an appointment (the main office in Daphne is 251-626-2646). Bring proof of income, Social Security cards, a photo ID, and a recent energy bill. Help depends on available funds.
Estimated bill savings: $280–$1,100 a year
Healthcare in Conecuh County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Evergreen Medical Center) — Conecuh
County · AlabamaEvergreen Medical Center in Evergreen is Conecuh County's hospital, with a 24-hour emergency room and inpatient care. Its website does not post a financial assistance policy. Call the hospital at 251-578-2480 and ask the business office about financial help with a hospital bill or a payment plan.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Conecuh County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Rural Public Transit (Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Rural Transportation) — Conecuh
County · AlabamaThe Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission's rural transportation program gives demand-response rides to the general public of all ages in Clarke, Conecuh, Monroe and Wilcox counties, including Conecuh County. It also takes older adults to the Area Agency on Aging nutrition centers. Call the transportation coordinator for Conecuh, Monroe and Wilcox counties at 334-682-6128 at least 24 hours ahead to schedule. Be ready 15 minutes before pickup, and bring the exact fare — drivers do not carry change. Personal care attendants ride free.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Conecuh 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-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging)
Community Action Agency of South Alabama
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Community Action Agency of South Alabama)
Evergreen Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Evergreen Medical Center)
Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) Rural Transportation Program
Runs: Rural Public Transit (Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Rural Transportation)
Alabama and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Conecuh 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.
