Senior benefits in Butts County, Georgia
Seniors in Butts County, Georgia have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, home energy costs, transportation, food, and more. The Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging serves as a key local starting point, connecting older adults and their caregivers to services across the region. Local programs also include Energy Assistance through the Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Three Rivers Public Transportation for getting to appointments and errands, and Wellstar Health System Financial Assistance for those who need help with medical bills at Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson. State programs available here include GeorgiaCares for free Medicare counseling, the Community Care Services Program, Georgia Medicaid, Georgia Medicare Savings Programs, and the Georgia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, among others. Dozens of federal programs apply here 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
Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC) Area Agency on Aging — Franklin
866-854-5652
See which of these Butts County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Butts County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Butts County. Start here.
Elder Services in Butts County
Programs here typically provide services worth $500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging — Butts County
County · GeorgiaThe Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC) is the Area Agency on Aging for Butts County. As an Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) access point, it connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to in-home care, home-delivered and group meals, transportation, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and the Medicaid Community Care Services Program waiver. Services are for adults 60 and older, with priority for those in greatest need. Call the TRRC ADRC at 1-866-854-5652 or 678-552-2838.
Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Butts County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $400–$810 a year.
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Butts County
County · GeorgiaThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps Butts County households pay home heating and cooling bills, with a seasonal payment and crisis help when a shutoff is imminent. Households qualify with income at or below 60% of the state median income, and seniors 65 and older and the medically homebound can apply early each season. In this area LIHEAP is delivered locally through the Middle Georgia Community Action Agency. Apply through the local Community Action Agency; help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.
Estimated bill savings: $400–$810 a year
Healthcare in Butts County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $500–$18,000 a year.
Wellstar Health System Financial Assistance — Butts County
County · GeorgiaWellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson is the community hospital serving Butts County. Wellstar's Financial Assistance Program provides free or discounted care based on household income compared to the federal poverty guidelines. Care is free for households at or below 125% of the poverty level; households between 126% and 200% receive a deep discount on the amount generally billed; and households between 201% and 300% may receive additional help depending on income and an assets test. Financial counselors can help you apply.
Estimated bill savings: $500–$18,000 a year
Transportation in Butts County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Three Rivers Public Transportation — Butts County
County · GeorgiaThe Three Rivers Regional Commission administers a demand-response public transportation program serving Butts County (and the neighboring Carroll, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties). There are no fixed routes or set stops — riders schedule curb-to-curb trips at least 24 hours in advance for medical appointments, shopping, and essential errands. Call the Three Rivers transit office to register and book a ride.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Butts 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.
Wellstar Health System
Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC)
Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC) Area Agency on Aging
Georgia DHS / Division of Family & Children Services
Georgia and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Butts County and across the rest of Georgia. Full details are on the Georgia benefits page.
Money & income2 programs
Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.
Health & Medicare costs7 programs
Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.
Food6 programs
SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.
Home, bills & taxes9 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- Georgia Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
- Georgia Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption (Property Tax)
- Georgia Senior Homestead Exemption (Age 65+ — $4,000)
- Georgia Disabled Veteran Vehicle Tax Exemption (One Vehicle, Ad Valorem / TAVT)
- 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 care6 programs
Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.
- Community Care Services Program (CCSP) — Medicaid Elderly & Disabled Waiver
- SOURCE — Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment
- Georgia War Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care in Augusta and Milledgeville)
- Georgia Caregiver Support (National Family Caregiver Support Program)
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
Help, advice & legal10 programs
Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.
- Georgia Non-Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services
- GeorgiaCares (Georgia SHIP — Free Medicare Counseling)
- Adult Guardianship Program — Guardian of Last Resort (Georgia)
- Georgia Discounted Disability Hunting & Fishing License (Disabled Veterans)
- Georgia Department of Veterans Service Claims Assistance (Free VA Claims Help)
- Elderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)
- Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial in Milledgeville and Glennville)
- 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.