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Senior benefits in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana

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Seniors living in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs at the local, state, and federal level. The Caldwell Council on Aging, part of the Cenla Area Agency on Aging region, is a strong local starting point for finding help. Local programs include rural transportation through Caldwell Parish Public Transit, energy bill assistance through the LaSalle Community Action Association's LIHEAP program, and financial assistance for medical bills at Citizens Medical Center. At the state level, programs such as Louisiana Medicaid for people 65 and older, the Community Choices Waiver, Long-Term Personal Care Services, and Medicare Savings Programs can help cover health and daily care needs. Homeowners may benefit from the homestead exemption or the special assessment level property tax freeze. Free Medicare counseling is available through LaSHIP. Dozens of federal programs also apply here. Each program listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the relevant agency makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Caldwell Council on Aging (Cenla Area Agency on Aging region)

1-318-649-2584

See which of these Caldwell Parish programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Caldwell Parish

Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Caldwell Parish. Start here.

Elder Services in Caldwell Parish

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Cenla Area Agency on Aging / Caldwell Council on Aging) — Caldwell Parish

County · Louisiana

The Caldwell Council on Aging serves older adults in Caldwell Parish. Services include group meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker help, information and referral, legal assistance, material aid, medication management, in-home respite for family caregivers, outreach, recreation, transportation, and wellness programs. The office is in Columbia. Call 318-649-2584 to ask about services. The Cenla Area Agency on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center for the region; call it at 318-484-2260.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-318-649-2584Last verified · October 4, 2026

Energy Assistance in Caldwell Parish

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.

LIHEAP energy assistance (LaSalle Community Action Association) — Caldwell Parish

County · Louisiana

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Caldwell Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists LaSalle Community Action Association as the local LIHEAP provider (Caldwell office line 318-649-6460). Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 318-649-6460 to apply.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-318-649-6460Last verified · October 11, 2026

Healthcare in Caldwell Parish

Hospital Financial Assistance (Citizens Medical Center) — Caldwell Parish

County · Louisiana

Citizens Medical Center in Columbia does not post a financial assistance policy on its website. Patients who are uninsured or cannot pay a hospital bill can call 318-649-6106 and ask the business office about financial assistance, payment plans, or help applying for Medicaid.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-318-649-6106Last verified · September 28, 2026

Transportation in Caldwell Parish

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

Rural public transit (Caldwell Parish Public Transit) — Caldwell Parish

County · Louisiana

Caldwell Parish Public Transit, run by the Caldwell Parish Council on Aging, offers demand-response rides to people of all ages in Caldwell Parish, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Fares are $5.00 to $10.00. Call 318-649-0107 or toll-free 877-382-0107.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-318-649-0107Last verified · October 9, 2026

Local agencies serving Caldwell Parish

Who runs the parish 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.

Louisiana and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Caldwell Parish and across the rest of Louisiana. Full details are on the Louisiana 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.

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.

Care at home & long-term care5 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal4 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby parishes

Local programs differ from one parish to the next. If you live near a parish 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.