Senior benefits in Crenshaw County, Alabama
Seniors living in Crenshaw County, Alabama may qualify for more benefit programs than they realize. This page brings together local, state, and federal programs in one place so you can see what help may be available. Locally, the South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC) Area Agency on Aging is a key starting point for connecting older adults with services in the area. Crenshaw Community Hospital offers financial assistance for eligible patients, and Organized Community Action Program (OCAP) can help with energy costs through LIHEAP. At the state level, programs like Alabama Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SenioRx for prescription costs, and the Homestead exemption for homeowners 65 and older may reduce everyday expenses. Free Medicare counseling is available through Alabama SHIP, and adults 60 and older may qualify for free legal help. A range of federal programs also applies here. 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 Crenshaw County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Crenshaw County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Crenshaw County. Start here.
Elder Services in Crenshaw 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)) — Crenshaw
County · AlabamaThe South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC) is the Area Agency on Aging for Crenshaw 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
Energy Assistance in Crenshaw County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $280–$1,100 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Organized Community Action Program (OCAP)) — Crenshaw
County · AlabamaThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Crenshaw 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
Healthcare in Crenshaw County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Crenshaw Community Hospital) — Crenshaw
County · AlabamaCrenshaw Community Hospital in Luverne is Crenshaw County's hospital, with emergency, outpatient, medical and surgical care. Its website does not post a financial assistance policy. Uninsured or low-income patients can call the hospital at 334-335-3374 to ask about payment options or help with a bill.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Local agencies serving Crenshaw 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.
Crenshaw Community Hospital
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Crenshaw Community Hospital)
South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC) Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC))
Organized Community Action Program (OCAP)
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Organized Community Action Program (OCAP))
Alabama and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Crenshaw 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.