Senior benefits in Troup County, Georgia

The Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC) is the Area Agency on Aging for Troup 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

Community Action for Improvement (CAFI) delivers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Troup 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 CAFI; help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.

Estimated bill savings: $400–$810 a year

Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange is the community hospital serving Troup 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

Troup County operates a 5311 demand-response public transportation program (administered by Troup County Parks & Recreation, coordinated regionally with the Three Rivers Regional Commission) to connect residents to jobs, medical care, shopping, and other destinations. Rides are scheduled in advance — call at least 24 hours ahead to order a trip. The service is especially useful for seniors in LaGrange and rural Troup County who no longer drive.

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

In this county: Troup County public transportation is demand-response (5311), scheduled at least 24 hours in advance; trip availability depends on capacity, so this shows as a may-qualify result.