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Senior benefits in Somerset County, Maryland

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Seniors living in Somerset County, Maryland, may qualify for more help than they realize. This page brings together benefit programs from the local, state, and federal levels in one place so you can see what may be available to you or a loved one. Locally, MAC, Inc. serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Somerset County and is a strong starting point for connecting with services. Other county-level resources include hospital financial assistance through TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, energy assistance intake handled by Shore Up! Inc., and rides through Shore Transit for seniors who need accessible transportation. At the state level, programs such as the Homeowners' Property Tax Credit, the Renters' Tax Credit, the Senior Income Tax Credit, Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program, and Maryland's Medicare Savings Programs may help reduce everyday costs. A wide range of federal programs also applies here. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Maryland programs

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Federal programs

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

MAC, Inc.

1-410-742-0505

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

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Programs run in Somerset County

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

Elder Services in Somerset County

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

Area Agency on Aging (MAC, Inc.) — Somerset

County · Maryland

MAC, Inc. is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point (MAP) partner serving Somerset: 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 410-742-0505 or MAP statewide at 1-844-627-5465.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-410-742-0505Last verified · October 5, 2026

Energy Assistance in Somerset County

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

Energy Assistance (OHEP) intake — Somerset

County · Maryland

Shore Up! Inc., the lower-shore community action agency, takes Maryland Energy Assistance (MEAP) and Electric Universal Service Program applications for Somerset residents — heating and electric bill help and arrearage assistance. Apply through myMDTHINK, by mail, or in person; call 410-749-1142 with questions.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-410-749-1142Last verified · October 10, 2026

Healthcare in Somerset County

Hospital Financial Assistance (TidalHealth McCready Pavilion) — Somerset

County · Maryland

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Somerset can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at TidalHealth McCready Pavilion for emergency and medically necessary care. TidalHealth renders emergency and medically necessary care at reduced or zero cost for patients unable to pay; apply verbally by phone. 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 →1-410-912-6957Last verified · October 11, 2026

Transportation in Somerset County

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

Senior & Accessible Transportation (Shore Transit) — Somerset

County · Maryland

Somerset is served by Shore Transit fixed-route and demand-response service for the lower shore 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 (410-742-0505) helps arrange senior transportation.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-410-742-0505Last verified · October 9, 2026

Local agencies serving Somerset 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 Somerset 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.