Senior benefits in Berkeley County, South Carolina
Seniors in Berkeley County, South Carolina have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The Trident Area Agency on Aging is a key local resource and a good starting point for finding services in the area. Local programs also include Rural Public Transit through TriCounty Link, energy assistance through Palmetto Community Action Partnership, and financial assistance for medical bills at Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. At the state level, programs like the Homestead Exemption, Healthy Connections Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and the South Carolina SHIP offer additional support. Federal programs add even more options for eligible residents. Every program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, so you can feel confident in the information. Keep in mind that each agency makes its own eligibility decisions, so reaching out directly is the best way to find out what you may qualify for.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Trident Area Agency on Aging
1-843-554-2275
See which of these Berkeley County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Berkeley County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Berkeley County. Start here.
Elder Services in Berkeley County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Trident Area Agency on Aging) — Berkeley
County · South CarolinaTrident Area Agency on Aging is the state-designated Area Agency on Aging for Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, including Berkeley County, and serves as the area's Aging and Disability Resource Center. It arranges home-delivered meals, home care, group dining, rides to programs, health promotion, and legal services, plus Medicare counseling, family caregiver support, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call 843-554-2275 or toll-free 1-800-894-0415.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Berkeley County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Palmetto Community Action Partnership) — Berkeley
County · South CarolinaThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households with home heating and cooling costs. In South Carolina it is run by the Office of Economic Opportunity through local Community Action Agencies. Palmetto Community Action Partnership takes LIHEAP applications for Berkeley County at its Moncks Corner office at 325 East Main Street. Call 843-761-6935 to ask about applying. Help depends on available funding.
Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year
Healthcare in Berkeley County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital) — Berkeley
County · South CarolinaRoper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, at Carnes Crossroads near Summerville, is Berkeley County's hospital. Patients who need help with bills and do not qualify for federal or state programs can apply for Roper St. Francis Healthcare financial assistance, which is based on income and ability to pay. Financial counselors can also help you look for other programs. To reach a public benefits specialist, email Roperfinancialassistance@ensemblehp.com. For bills with a date of service on or after August 1, 2022, call 888-472-0043, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Berkeley County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Rural Public Transit (TriCounty Link) — Berkeley
County · South CarolinaTriCounty Link runs bus service for rural residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, including Berkeley County, with rides to jobs, medical care, schools, and shopping. Seniors can ride at a discounted fare by showing a Medicare card or ID. Riders with disabilities can apply for ADA deviated-route service, which picks up within three-quarters of a mile of a route when booked at least 24 hours ahead. Call customer service at 843-899-4096.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Berkeley 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.
Trident Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Trident Area Agency on Aging)
Palmetto Community Action Partnership
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Palmetto Community Action Partnership)
Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital (Roper St. Francis Healthcare)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital)
TriCounty Link (Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Rural Transportation Management Association)
South Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Berkeley County and across the rest of South Carolina. Full details are on the South Carolina benefits page.
Money & income3 programs
Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.
Health & Medicare costs7 programs
Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI)
- Healthy Connections Medicaid for people 65+, blind, or disabled (ABD)
- 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.
Home, bills & taxes8 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- LIHEAP energy assistance (South Carolina)
- Homestead Exemption (property tax, 65+, disabled, or blind)
- South Carolina income tax: age 65 and older deduction and retirement income deduction
- 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 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.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.