Senior benefits in Paulding County, Georgia
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Seniors aged 65 and older in Paulding County, Georgia have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with healthcare, energy costs, transportation, food, and more. The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging serves as a key local starting point, connecting residents to services like in-home support and caregiver help through programs such as the Georgia Caregiver Support Program and Georgia Non-Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services. Getting to appointments may be easier through Northwest Georgia AAA Transportation, and help paying utility bills may be available through the Energy Assistance program offered by Tallatoona Community Action Partnership. Seniors who need help with medical costs can explore options like GeorgiaCares for free Medicare counseling, Georgia Medicare Savings Programs, and financial assistance through Wellstar Health System's Paulding County location. Dozens of state and federal programs also apply here, covering everything from Medicaid to food assistance. 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
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) Area Agency on Aging — Rome
706-295-6485
See which of these Paulding County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Paulding County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Paulding County. Start here.
Elder Services in Paulding County
Programs here typically provide services worth $500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging — Paulding County
County · GeorgiaThe Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) is the Area Agency on Aging for Paulding 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 NWGRC Aging team at 706-295-6485 (screening 1-800-759-2963).
Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Paulding County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $400–$810 a year.
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Tallatoona Community Action Partnership
County · GeorgiaTallatoona Community Action Partnership delivers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Paulding County. LIHEAP makes a one-time payment toward a household's home heating or cooling bill to reduce the energy burden on income-eligible households, with 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. Apply through Tallatoona; help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.
Estimated bill savings: $400–$810 a year
Healthcare in Paulding County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $500–$20,000 a year.
Wellstar Health System Financial Assistance — Paulding County
County · GeorgiaWellstar Paulding Medical Center in Hiram serves Paulding 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–$20,000 a year
Transportation in Paulding County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Northwest Georgia AAA Transportation — Paulding County
County · GeorgiaThe Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging coordinates transportation for older adults in Paulding County, with rides arranged through the county's transit provider. Service helps seniors reach medical appointments, shopping, senior centers, and essential errands. Rides are demand-response and reserved in advance. Contact the NWGRC Aging team (706-295-6485) for the local transportation contact and to arrange service.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Paulding 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
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging, Northwest Georgia AAA Transportation
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Georgia and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Paulding 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.