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Senior benefits in Dallas County, Alabama

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Seniors living in Dallas 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 Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults to services across the region. Other local resources include Hospital Financial Assistance through Vaughan Regional Medical Center, energy bill help through Community Service Programs of West Alabama's LIHEAP program, and rides through West Alabama Public Transportation (WAPT). 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 needs. Eligible homeowners may also benefit from Alabama's homestead exemption. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well, covering food, prescriptions, veterans' benefits, and more. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final decision on eligibility.

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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 Dallas County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Dallas County

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

Elder Services in Dallas 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) — Dallas

County · Alabama

The Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging (ATRC Aging) serves Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington, and Wilcox counties, including Dallas 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

How to apply →Official source →1-334-682-5206Last verified · October 11, 2026

Energy Assistance in Dallas 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) — Dallas

County · Alabama

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Dallas County, LIHEAP applications are taken by Community Service Programs of West Alabama, the Community Action Agency that the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) lists for Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties. ADECA does not take applications. Applicants 60 and older can call the agency's line for older clients at 205-469-0386 (the general call center is 833-836-7817). 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

How to apply →Official source →1-205-469-0386Last verified · October 5, 2026

Healthcare in Dallas County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Vaughan Regional Medical Center) — Dallas

County · Alabama

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma has a Financial Assistance Program that can cover all or part of hospital bills (not bills from doctors, radiology, or ambulance). Fill out the Financial Assistance Application, sign it, and return it with the supporting documents within 14 days of getting it, or it will be denied. Call Customer Service at 334-418-4380 with questions.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-334-418-4380Last verified · October 12, 2026

Transportation in Dallas County

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

Rural Public Transit (West Alabama Public Transportation — WAPT) — Dallas

County · Alabama

West Alabama Public Transportation (WAPT), based in Demopolis, is the rural public transit provider for Dallas County. It serves Choctaw, Dallas, Marengo, Perry and Sumter counties in this region. Rides are open to everyone, with no age or income limits, for doctor and dental visits, shopping, work, personal business, and other trips. Fares vary by trip. Call 334-289-5789 to ask about service in your area and to schedule a ride.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-334-289-5789Last verified · October 6, 2026

Local agencies serving Dallas 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 Dallas 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.