Senior benefits in Kershaw County, South Carolina

The Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments runs the Area Agency on Aging for Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties, including Kershaw 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

South Carolina's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling bills. In Kershaw 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 Kershaw County office in Camden at 803-722-0059. Offices are open 9 AM to 5 PM, closed 1 to 2 PM for lunch.

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

Uninsured and insured patients at MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center in Camden can apply for MUSC Health financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary care. MUSC Health's 2026 sliding scale shows a 100% discount for household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level. Fill out the financial assistance form and mail it with your documents, or call MUSC Health customer service at 800-598-0624 for help.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (SWRTA) runs a reservation-based, curb-to-curb demand-response service throughout Kershaw County, plus the King Haigler Express fixed route in the City of Camden. Demand-response trips must be booked 48 hours ahead. Seniors 65 and older with a driver's license or state ID ride fixed routes at a reduced fare. Call 803-775-9347.

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