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Senior benefits in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

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Seniors living in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs at the local, state, and federal level. Locally, the LaSalle Council on Aging — part of the Cenla Area Agency on Aging region — is a strong starting point for finding help. It connects residents to services including senior transportation through the LaSalle Council on Aging. Residents facing high energy bills may find relief through LIHEAP energy assistance offered by LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc., and those with medical costs can explore Hospital Financial Assistance through LaSalle General Hospital. At the state level, programs such as Louisiana Medicaid for people 65+, Medicare Savings Programs, LaSHIP free Medicare counseling, SNAP food assistance, the Community Choices Waiver, and property tax relief through the Homestead exemption and Special assessment level freeze may also be available. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. 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

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

1-318-992-4708

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

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Programs run in LaSalle Parish

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

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

County · Louisiana

The LaSalle Council on Aging serves people age 60 and older in LaSalle Parish. Services include chore help, meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, medication management, group and in-home respite and sitter services for caregivers, legal help, telephone check-ins, transportation, recreation, and wellness programs. The office is at 530 East Bradford St., Jena. Call 318-992-4708 to ask about services. 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 →1-318-992-4708Last verified · October 7, 2026

Energy Assistance in LaSalle Parish

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

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

County · Louisiana

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In LaSalle 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 318-992-8264 to apply.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-318-992-8264Last verified · October 11, 2026

Healthcare in LaSalle Parish

Hospital Financial Assistance (LaSalle General Hospital) — LaSalle Parish

County · Louisiana

LaSalle General Hospital in Jena is LaSalle Parish's hospital. Its website does not post a financial assistance policy. If you are worried about a hospital bill, call the hospital at 318-992-9200 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 →1-318-992-9200Last verified · October 4, 2026

Transportation in LaSalle Parish

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

Senior transportation (LaSalle Council on Aging) — LaSalle Parish

County · Louisiana

The LaSalle Council on Aging lists transportation among its services for people age 60 and older in LaSalle Parish. Call 318-992-4708 to ask about rides, hours, and any donation. People with disabilities can also ask LaSalle ADD, which gives scheduled rides in LaSalle Parish (call 318-992-6217).

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

How to apply →Official source →1-318-992-4708Last verified · October 9, 2026

Local agencies serving LaSalle 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 LaSalle 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.