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Senior benefits in Henry County, Alabama

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Seniors living in Henry County, Alabama may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs at the federal, state, and local level. Locally, the Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) is a key starting point for connecting with services in the area. Henry County residents may also find help through Southeast Health Medical Center's Hospital Financial Assistance program and energy bill support through the Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership's LIHEAP program. At the state level, programs like Alabama Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SenioRx for prescription costs, the Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver, SNAP food assistance, and free Medicare counseling through Alabama SHIP may be available depending on your situation. Homeowners 65 and older may also qualify for a property tax Homestead exemption. Beyond state programs, dozens of federal programs may apply as well. This page lists each program with 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

Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)

1-334-793-6843

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

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Programs run in Henry County

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

Elder Services in Henry County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)) — Henry

County · Alabama

The Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) is the Area Agency on Aging for Henry County and six other counties in southeast Alabama. It is also the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a one-stop place for older adults, people with disabilities, family caregivers and veterans to learn about long-term support options. SARCOA runs senior centers, home delivered meals, Alabama Cares caregiver help, Medicare and insurance counseling, legal help and elder rights programs. Most services start at age 60. Call 334-793-6843 to get started.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-334-793-6843Last verified · October 6, 2026

Energy Assistance in Henry County

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

LIHEAP energy assistance (Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership) — Henry

County · Alabama

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Henry County, LIHEAP is handled by the Southeast Alabama Community Action Partnership, based at 100 George Wallace Drive in Enterprise. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Call the agency's call center at 844-680-2044 (main office 334-347-0881) 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 →1-844-680-2044Last verified · October 9, 2026

Healthcare in Henry County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Southeast Health Medical Center) — Henry

County · Alabama

Henry County has no hospital of its own; Southeast Health in nearby Dothan is the closest full-service hospital. It offers financial assistance to patients who have no health insurance and cannot pay their bill, as discounts based on income, assets and need. Patients must first apply for any state assistance they may qualify for, such as Medicaid. Call Patient Financial Services at 334-712-3713, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-334-712-3713Last verified · October 8, 2026

Local agencies serving Henry 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 Henry 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.