Senior benefits in Saluda County, South Carolina
Seniors in Saluda County, South Carolina have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging and its Aging and Disability Resource Center is a strong local starting point — staff there can connect you to services and answer questions about what you may qualify for. Local programs specific to this county include energy assistance through GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, senior transportation through Piedmont Agency on Aging, and financial assistance for hospital bills through Newberry Health. State programs available here include Healthy Connections Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP, the Homestead Exemption, free Medicare counseling through South Carolina SHIP, and the Community Choices Waiver for care at home. Dozens of federal programs also apply in Saluda County. Each listing on this page shows its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final decision on eligibility.
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Last verified · October 13, 2026
Local starting point
Upper Savannah Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging / Aging & Disability Resource Center
1-864-941-8077
See which of these Saluda County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Saluda County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Saluda County. Start here.
Elder Services in Saluda County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging / ADRC) — Saluda
County · South CarolinaThe Upper Savannah Council of Governments' Area Agency on Aging is named by the South Carolina Department on Aging to plan and coordinate services for older adults in Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick and Saluda counties, including Saluda County. It is also an Aging and Disability Resource Center for seniors and people with disabilities. Regional services include group dining, home-delivered meals, transportation, home care, respite care, legal help, Medicare counseling (I-CARE), a long-term care ombudsman, and a Family Caregiver Support Program. Most services require a yearly assessment. Call the Information and Referral line at 864-941-8077 to get started.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Saluda County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.
LIHEAP energy assistance (GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission) — Saluda
County · South CarolinaThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In Saluda County, LIHEAP applications are taken by GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission. GLEAMNS gives priority to older adults, people with disabilities, families with young children, and households facing an energy emergency such as a shutoff. Call the Saluda County office at 864-445-2035 ext. 29 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 Saluda County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Newberry Health) — Saluda
County · South CarolinaSaluda County has no hospital. Newberry Health in Newberry is one of the nearest hospitals. It offers financial assistance for emergency or medically necessary care to patients with household income within 250% of the federal poverty level. For help with the application, call a patient support representative at 803-405-7669 or email assistanceinfo@newberryhealth.org.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Saluda County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Transportation (Piedmont Agency on Aging) — Saluda
County · South CarolinaPiedmont Agency on Aging serves Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, and Saluda counties, including Saluda County. Its senior transportation program gives rides to people who are 60 or older and not eligible for Medicaid transportation — to and from group dining sites, doctor's offices, and the grocery store. Give three days' notice. Private-pay rides are also offered. Call 864-223-0164 to schedule.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Saluda 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.
Upper Savannah Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging / Aging & Disability Resource Center
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging / ADRC)
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc.
Runs: LIHEAP energy assistance (GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission)
Newberry Health (Newberry County Memorial Hospital)
Piedmont Agency on Aging, Inc.
South Carolina and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Saluda 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 costs8 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)
- Community Health Center Sliding Fee Discount
- 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.