Senior benefits in Stokes County, North Carolina
Seniors in Stokes County, North Carolina, and their family caregivers have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, housing, energy costs, transportation, and more. Locally, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging connects older adults to services under the Older Americans Act and is a strong starting point for finding help. Stokes County residents may also qualify for Low-Income Energy Assistance and Crisis Intervention through the Stokes County Department of Social Services, medical financial assistance through Novant Health, and affordable rides through YVEDDI Public Transportation. At the state level, programs like SHIIP, Project C.A.R.E., the NC Lifespan Respite Voucher, and the Elderly or Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exclusion may provide meaningful relief. Federal programs add even more options for eligible seniors. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region G)
1-336-904-0300
See which of these Stokes County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Stokes County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Stokes County. Start here.
Elder Services in Stokes County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Stokes County)
County · North CarolinaThe Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region G) serves older adults in Stokes County. Help includes home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home aide and personal care, family caregiver support and respite, Medicare counseling (SHIIP), the long-term care ombudsman, options counseling, and help applying for services. Adults age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities, can call 336-904-0300 to learn what local help is available.
Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Stokes County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,100 a year.
Low-Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) & Crisis Intervention (CIP) — Stokes County
County · North CarolinaThe Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) gives a one-time yearly payment to help eligible households pay heating bills, and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) helps when a household faces a heating or cooling emergency. Both are run by the Stokes County Department of Social Services. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability can apply early in the season. Apply online through ePASS at epass.nc.gov or contact the county office at 336-593-2861.
Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,100 a year
Healthcare in Stokes County
Novant Health — Financial Assistance (Stokes County)
County · North CarolinaStokes County has no hospital of its own; the nearest hospitals are in neighboring Forsyth County (Winston-Salem). Novant Health, which runs Forsyth Medical Center, offers financial assistance that gives free care to patients with household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Both uninsured and insured patients who meet the income limit may qualify. Call 1-844-266-8268 to ask about financial assistance and how to apply.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
In this county: Novant Health states free care for patients with household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level; charity care also considers liquid assets. The health system makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice.
Transportation in Stokes County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,200 a year to an eligible household.
YVEDDI Public Transportation — Senior & ADA Rides (Stokes County)
County · North CarolinaYVEDDI runs the community transportation system for Stokes County, serving Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties. It offers safe, door-to-door rides in or out of town for medical visits, shopping, and errands, with a focus on older adults, people with disabilities, and people with low income. In-town and in-county rides have low set fares, and out-of-county trips are priced by mileage. Call 336-679-2071 and give at least 48 hours notice to schedule a ride.
Estimated service value: $200–$1,200 a year
Local agencies serving Stokes 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.
Stokes County Department of Social Services
Runs: Low-Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) & Crisis Intervention (CIP)
Novant Health (Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem)
Runs: Novant Health
Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (YVEDDI)
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region G)
North Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Stokes 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.