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Senior benefits in Pike County, Alabama

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Seniors in Pike County, Alabama, and their families have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. The South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC) Area Agency on Aging is a key local starting point, connecting older adults to services and support in the area. Other local resources include the Pike Area Transit System (PATS) for transportation, financial assistance through Troy Regional Medical Center for qualifying patients, and energy bill help through the Organized Community Action Program (OCAP). At the state level, programs like Alabama Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SenioRx, and the Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver may help cover health care and prescription costs. Homeowners 65 and older may also qualify for a homestead property tax exemption. Dozens of federal programs — covering food, energy, veterans' benefits, and more — apply here as well. Each program 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 Pike County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Pike County

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

Elder Services in Pike 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)) — Pike

County · Alabama

The South Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC) is the Area Agency on Aging for Pike 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 11, 2026

Energy Assistance in Pike County

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

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

County · Alabama

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Pike 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 5, 2026

Healthcare in Pike County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Troy Regional Medical Center) — Pike

County · Alabama

Troy Regional Medical Center is Pike County's hospital, run under the Troy Hospital Health Care Authority. Its website offers online bill pay and price information but does not post a financial assistance policy. Uninsured or low-income patients can call 334-670-5000 to ask about payment options or help with a bill.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-334-670-5000Last verified · October 12, 2026

Transportation in Pike County

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

Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (Pike Area Transit System (PATS)) — Pike

County · Alabama

The Pike Area Transit System (PATS) is an on-demand van service for all of Pike County, with wheelchair-lift vans. It takes riders to appointments, shopping, dialysis, physical therapy and cancer treatment. One-way fares are $2 for 0-9 miles, $3 for 10-20 miles and $4 for 21-30 miles; a monthly pass is $60 for seniors 60 and older. Book before 3:00 pm the business day before your trip by calling 334-674-2451.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-334-674-2451Last verified · October 6, 2026

Local agencies serving Pike 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 Pike 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.