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Senior benefits in Concordia Parish, Louisiana

Seniors living in Concordia Parish, Louisiana may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs at the local, state, and federal level. A good place to start is the Concordia Council on Aging, which is part of the Cenla Area Agency on Aging region and connects older adults to services and support close to home. Residents who need help paying energy bills may be able to get assistance through the LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc., which administers LIHEAP energy assistance locally. Trinity Medical in Ferriday also offers a hospital financial assistance program for those who qualify. At the state level, programs like Louisiana Medicaid, the Community Choices Waiver, Long-Term Personal Care Services, Medicare Savings Programs, and LaSHIP Medicare counseling may help cover health and daily care needs. Louisiana also offers property tax relief and a retirement income exclusion for eligible seniors. Dozens of federal programs may apply as well. Each program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

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

1-318-437-7071

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

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Programs run in Concordia Parish

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

Elder Services in Concordia 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 / Concordia Council on Aging) — Concordia Parish

County · Louisiana

The Concordia Council on Aging is Concordia Parish's council on aging, serving people age 60 and older. The office is at 1633 Carter St., Vidalia. Call 318-437-7071 to ask what services are available. For help finding long-term care and other services, the Cenla Area Agency on Aging runs the Aging and Disability Resource Center for this area: call 318-484-2260.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-318-437-7071Last verified · October 9, 2026

Energy Assistance in Concordia Parish

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

LIHEAP energy assistance (LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc.) — Concordia Parish

County · Louisiana

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Concordia Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc. as the local LIHEAP provider. Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 318-757-9213 to apply.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-318-757-9213Last verified · October 6, 2026

Healthcare in Concordia Parish

Hospital Financial Assistance (Trinity Medical (Ferriday)) — Concordia Parish

County · Louisiana

Trinity Medical in Ferriday is Concordia Parish's hospital; it replaced Riverland Medical Center. Its website does not post a financial assistance policy. If you are worried about a hospital bill, call Trinity Medical at 318-757-6551 and ask about payment plans or help applying for Medicaid or other coverage.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-318-757-6551Last verified · September 28, 2026

Transportation in Concordia Parish

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

Senior transportation (Concordia Council on Aging) — Concordia Parish

County · Louisiana

The Concordia Council on Aging lists transportation among its services for people age 60 and older in Concordia Parish. Call 318-437-7071 to ask about rides, where they go, and how far ahead to book. The state's rural transit guide lists no separate public transit provider for Concordia Parish.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-318-437-7071Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Concordia 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 Concordia 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.