Senior benefits in Hampton County, South Carolina
Seniors living in Hampton County, South Carolina have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, housing costs, food, energy bills, and more. The Lowcountry 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 Palmetto Breeze for transportation, Lowcountry Community Action Agency for energy assistance through LIHEAP, and Hampton Regional Medical Center's financial assistance program for those who need help with medical bills. At the state level, programs like Healthy Connections Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, the Homestead Exemption, and the Community Choices Waiver may help reduce costs and support independent living. South Carolina SHIP offers free Medicare counseling to help you understand your options. Federal programs — including SNAP, Extra Help, and many others — also apply here. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging (Lowcountry Council of Governments)
1-877-846-8148
See which of these Hampton County programs you may qualify for.
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Income limits, new requirements, how to apply — see what’s changed across senior benefit programs, from the official source in plain English.
Programs run in Hampton County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Hampton County. Start here.
Elder Services in Hampton County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging) — Hampton
County · South CarolinaThe Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging, part of the Lowcountry Council of Governments, serves older adults in Hampton County and the rest of the region (Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties). Its information, referral and assistance specialists help older adults and caregivers find local services and link them to help. Other programs include SHIP insurance counseling, home and community based services, family caregiver support, long-term care ombudsman help and legal assistance. Call toll-free 877-846-8148.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Hampton County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (Lowcountry Community Action Agency) — Hampton
County · South CarolinaThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Hampton County, LIHEAP applications are taken by the Lowcountry Community Action Agency. Contact the Hampton office at 102 Ginn Altman Street at 803-914-0601 to ask how to apply. Bring proof of income and a current energy bill in an adult household member's name. Help depends on available funds.
Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year
Healthcare in Hampton County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Hampton Regional Medical Center) — Hampton
County · South CarolinaHampton Regional Medical Center in Varnville has a Financial Assistance Program for patients who show financial need. Approval is based on a signed application and proof of income. Mail or bring the application to the hospital's Patient Financial Services Department. The financial counselor is available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 803-943-2771, ext. 1213 (toll free 1-800-575-1435).
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Hampton County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public & Senior Transit (Palmetto Breeze (Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority)) — Hampton
County · South CarolinaPalmetto Breeze runs commuter bus routes from Hampton County. Route 310 runs from Fairfax and Hampton to Hilton Head Island, and Route 308 runs from Estill, Pineland and Ridgeland to Hilton Head Island. Call the Dispatch Center at 843-757-5782, option 1, for schedules and fares.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Hampton 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.
Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging (Lowcountry Council of Governments)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging)
Lowcountry Community Action Agency
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (Lowcountry Community Action Agency)
Hampton Regional Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Hampton Regional Medical Center)
Palmetto Breeze (Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority)
Runs: Public & Senior Transit (Palmetto Breeze (Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority))
South Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Hampton 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.