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Senior benefits in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana

Seniors living in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. The Evangeline Council on Aging, part of the Cajun Area Agency on Aging region, serves as a key local starting point for finding help. Local resources include Evangeline Transit for transportation, LIHEAP energy assistance through the Evangeline Community Action Agency, and financial assistance for medical bills through Mercy Regional Medical Center. At the state level, programs like Louisiana Medicaid, the Community Choices Waiver, Long-Term Personal Care Services, and Medicare Savings Programs may help cover health and home care costs. Louisiana seniors may also benefit from the Homestead exemption, the Special assessment level property tax freeze, and a retirement income exclusion on state taxes. Free Medicare counseling is available through LaSHIP. On top of that, dozens of federal programs may apply as well. Each program listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the sponsoring agency makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Evangeline Council on Aging (Cajun Area Agency on Aging region)

1-337-766-0060

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

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Programs run in Evangeline Parish

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

Elder Services in Evangeline Parish

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Cajun Area Agency on Aging / Evangeline Council on Aging) — Evangeline Parish

County · Louisiana

The Evangeline Council on Aging serves older adults in Evangeline Parish as part of the Cajun Area Agency on Aging network. Services include congregate meals, home-delivered meals, homemaker help, in-home respite for caregivers, legal assistance, the long-term care ombudsman, recreation, telephone check-ins, transportation, home visits, and wellness programs. The office is at 1012 N. Reed Street, Ville Platte. Call 337-766-0060 to ask about services. For Medicare Part D enrollment help, call the Cajun Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-738-2256.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-337-766-0060Last verified · October 11, 2026

Energy Assistance in Evangeline Parish

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

LIHEAP energy assistance (Evangeline Community Action Agency) — Evangeline Parish

County · Louisiana

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Evangeline Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists Evangeline Community Action Agency as the local LIHEAP provider. Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 337-363-1306 to apply.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-337-363-1306Last verified · September 28, 2026

Healthcare in Evangeline Parish

Hospital Financial Assistance (Mercy Regional Medical Center) — Evangeline Parish

County · Louisiana

Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte is the hospital for Evangeline Parish. Its financial information pages cover billing, insurance, eligibility services, financial assistance, and online bill payment. Call the hospital office at (337) 363-5684 and ask about financial assistance.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-337-363-5684Last verified · October 9, 2026

Transportation in Evangeline Parish

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

Public transit (Evangeline Transit) — Evangeline Parish

County · Louisiana

The Evangeline Council on Aging runs demand-response transit for the general public in Evangeline Parish, with scheduled out-of-parish non-emergency medical trips. It is a certified Medicaid provider and also takes riders to dialysis centers. Service runs 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Fares run $1.00 - $40.00. Call 337-766-0060.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-337-766-0060Last verified · October 6, 2026

Local agencies serving Evangeline 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 Evangeline 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.