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Senior benefits in Clarendon County, South Carolina

Seniors living in Clarendon County, South Carolina have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday needs. The Santee-Lynches Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults and caregivers to services across the region. Other local resources include McLeod Health Clarendon's Hospital Financial Assistance program, energy help through Wateree Community Actions' LIHEAP program, and transportation options from the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority. At the state level, programs like Healthy Connections Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP, the Homestead Exemption, and the South Carolina SHIP free Medicare counseling service may be available to qualifying residents. Federal programs also apply here, covering areas like food, health coverage, and veterans' benefits. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Eligibility rules vary, and the agency behind each program makes the final decision on who qualifies.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

1-803-774-1980

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

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Programs run in Clarendon County

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

Elder Services in Clarendon County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Santee-Lynches Area Agency on Aging) — Clarendon

County · South Carolina

The Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments runs the Area Agency on Aging for Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties, including Clarendon County. Services include family caregiver support (respite, education and supplies for people caring for someone 60 or older or someone with dementia), information and referral, Medicare insurance counseling, legal assistance referrals, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call the Area Agency on Aging office in Sumter at 803-774-1980.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-803-774-1980Last verified · October 6, 2026

Energy Assistance in Clarendon County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.

LIHEAP energy assistance (Wateree Community Actions) — Clarendon

County · South Carolina

South Carolina's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling bills. In Clarendon County, applications are taken by Wateree Community Actions, which serves Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Richland and Sumter counties. Call the appointment line at 803-626-1696, or the Clarendon County office in Manning at 803-435-4337. Offices are open 9 AM to 5 PM, closed 1 to 2 PM for lunch.

Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-803-626-1696Last verified · September 27, 2026

Healthcare in Clarendon County

Hospital Financial Assistance (McLeod Health Clarendon) — Clarendon

County · South Carolina

McLeod Health Clarendon in Manning is covered by McLeod Health's financial assistance policy. Patients whose household income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines may get up to 100% of charges reduced for emergencies and other medically necessary care. Download the application from McLeod's healthcare assistance page or apply in McLeod MyChart. Call 843-777-8550 with questions.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-843-777-8550Last verified · October 4, 2026

Transportation in Clarendon County

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

Public Transit (Santee Wateree RTA) — Clarendon

County · South Carolina

Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (SWRTA) is the public transportation provider for Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties. It runs demand-response (paratransit) service in the urban and rural parts of its counties. Call 803-775-9347 to ask which service reaches your address in Clarendon County and how to book a ride.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-803-775-9347Last verified · October 11, 2026

Local agencies serving Clarendon 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.

South Carolina and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Clarendon 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.

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.

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.