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Senior benefits in Calvert County, Maryland

Seniors living in Calvert County, Maryland have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, housing costs, food, energy bills, and more. The Office on Aging is the local starting point for connecting with county-level services, including Senior & Accessible Transportation through Calvert County Public Transportation and Energy Assistance intake through OHEP. Seniors who receive care at CalvertHealth Medical Center may also qualify for Hospital Financial Assistance. At the state level, programs like the Homeowners' Property Tax Credit, Renters' Tax Credit, Senior Income Tax Credit, Maryland Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program may help reduce everyday costs. Federal programs — covering areas like food, prescription drug costs, and veterans' benefits — add even more options. Each program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision, so reaching out directly is the best next step.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Office on Aging

1-410-535-4606

See which of these Calvert County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Calvert County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Calvert County. Start here.

Elder Services in Calvert County

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

Area Agency on Aging (Office on Aging) — Calvert

County · Maryland

Office on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point (MAP) partner serving Calvert: benefits counseling (Medicare/SHIP, energy assistance, SNAP), senior center and nutrition programs, home-delivered meals, caregiver support, Senior Care case management, and long-term-care options counseling. Services are free for adults 60 and over. Call 410-535-4606 or MAP statewide at 1-844-627-5465.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-410-535-4606Last verified · October 12, 2026

Energy Assistance in Calvert County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $100–$1,500 a year.

Energy Assistance (OHEP) intake — Calvert

County · Maryland

Calvert County takes Maryland Energy Assistance (MEAP) and Electric Universal Service Program applications for Calvert residents — heating and electric bill help and arrearage assistance. Apply through myMDTHINK, by mail, or in person; call 301-274-4474 with questions.

Estimated bill savings: $100–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-301-274-4474Last verified · October 4, 2026

Healthcare in Calvert County

Hospital Financial Assistance (CalvertHealth Medical Center) — Calvert

County · Maryland

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Calvert can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at CalvertHealth Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. CalvertHealth provides financial assistance based on household income, family size, net assets, and need. Maryland law requires every hospital to offer financial assistance with state-set minimums.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-410-535-8248Last verified · October 7, 2026

Transportation in Calvert County

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

Senior & Accessible Transportation (Calvert County Public Transportation) — Calvert

County · Maryland

Calvert is served by Calvert County Public Transportation (CCPT) fixed-route and demand-response service under MDOT MTA's Locally Operated Transit Systems program. Older adults and people with disabilities can use reduced fares, demand-response rides, or ADA paratransit for medical appointments, shopping, and errands — services and fares vary by system. The Area Agency on Aging (410-535-4606) helps arrange senior transportation.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-410-535-4606Last verified · October 11, 2026

Local agencies serving Calvert County

Who runs the county 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.

Maryland and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Calvert County and across the rest of Maryland. Full details are on the Maryland benefits page.

Money & income2 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs9 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 care3 programs

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

Help, advice & legal5 programs

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

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby counties

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