Senior benefits in Camden County, North Carolina
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Seniors aged 65 and older in Camden County, North Carolina, may qualify for a wide range of benefit programs — from local services to state and federal help. The Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging Services is the local starting point for connecting Camden County residents to programs like Project C.A.R.E. for dementia caregivers, the North Carolina Family Caregiver Support Program, and Legal Assistance for Older Adults. Camden County Department of Social Services administers the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) locally, helping with heating and energy emergencies. The Inter-County Public Transportation Authority provides rides for seniors who need help getting around the region. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center offers financial assistance for those facing medical bills. State programs also cover property tax relief, home repairs, Medicare counseling through SHIIP, and more. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Each listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified — the administering agency makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging (Region R), the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act for the 10-county northeastern North Carolina region that includes Camden County.
252-426-5753
See which of these Camden County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Camden County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Camden County. Start here.
Elder Services in Camden County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,000–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging Services (Camden County)
County · North CarolinaThe Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging serves older adults age 60 and older and their caregivers in Camden County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, family caregiver support and respite, the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) for Medicare counseling, options counseling for long-term care, the long-term care ombudsman, and links to in-home aide and adult protective services. Call the Area Agency on Aging to learn what is available locally.
Estimated service value: $1,000–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Camden County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,100 a year.
Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention (CIP) — Camden County DSS
County · North CarolinaNorth Carolina's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) gives a one-time payment toward heating costs, and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) helps when a household faces a heating or cooling emergency. Both are run by the Camden County Department of Social Services. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability can apply starting December 1; other eligible households apply starting in January, until funds run out. Apply online through ePASS at epass.nc.gov, by phone, or at the county DSS office.
Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,100 a year
Healthcare in Camden County
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Financial Assistance (Camden County)
County · North CarolinaCamden County has no hospital of its own. The nearest hospital for most residents is Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City (some northern residents use Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Virginia). Sentara Albemarle offers financial assistance (charity care) for emergency and medically necessary care. Free care is available to qualifying uninsured and self-pay patients, with a discount for patients with somewhat higher income. Ask for a financial assistance application or call the financial coordinator.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Camden County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Inter-County Public Transportation Authority Rides (Camden County)
County · North CarolinaThe Inter-County Public Transportation Authority (ICPTA) runs demand-response, ride-by-appointment public transit in Camden County. Rides connect residents to medical appointments, nutrition sites, shopping, and other daily-living needs. ICPTA is the main public transportation option for seniors and people with disabilities in this rural region; rides within the service area are offered at no fare. Call to set up service and confirm current fares and schedules.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Local agencies serving Camden 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.
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging (Region R), the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act for the 10-county northeastern North Carolina region that includes Camden County.
Camden County Department of Social Services, which administers North Carolina's LIEAP (heating) and Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for Camden County.
Runs: Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention (CIP)
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City (Sentara Health)
Inter-County Public Transportation Authority (ICPTA), the regional community transportation system operated by Albemarle Regional Health Services for the northeastern North Carolina counties, including Camden County.
North Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Camden County and across the rest of North Carolina. Full details are on the North Carolina 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.
- Medicare Savings Program (North Carolina) — QMB / SLMB / QI
- North Carolina Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled (MAABD)
- SHIIP — Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (Medicare Counseling)
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
- Qualifying Individual (QI)
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Food6 programs
SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.
- North Carolina Seniors' Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food Box
- Congregate Meals at Senior Centers
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for Seniors
Home, bills & taxes13 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) — Energy Crisis Assistance
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
- Operation Fan Heat Relief — Free Summer Fans (North Carolina)
- North Carolina Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion ($45,000)
- Circuit Breaker Property Tax Deferment Program
- Elderly or Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exclusion
- Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation (ESFR) — Major Home Repairs
- NC Targeting Program — Permanent Supportive Housing for Adults with Disabilities
- Federal Lifeline
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Care at home & long-term care8 programs
Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.
- Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) — Home & Community-Based Waiver
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (North Carolina)
- North Carolina State Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care)
- North Carolina Family Caregiver Support Program
- NC Lifespan Respite Voucher — up to $750 a year for family caregivers
- Project C.A.R.E. — dementia caregiver consultation and respite funds
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
Help, advice & legal8 programs
Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.
- North Carolina State/County Special Assistance (Adult Care Home & In-Home Support)
- North Carolina Disabled Veteran Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License ($10)
- NCDMVA Veterans Service Officers — Free VA Claims Help
- Legal Assistance for Older Adults
- North Carolina State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial for Veterans)
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
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.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.