Senior benefits in Hickman County, Tennessee
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Seniors living in Hickman County, Tennessee have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services is the local starting point for connecting with many of these programs. Locally, seniors may also find help through Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman Financial Assistance for hospital costs, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Hickman County to help with utility bills, and South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities for getting to appointments and errands. At the state level, programs like the Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program, OPTIONS for Community Living, TennCare CHOICES, and the Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program may provide meaningful relief. Federal programs add even more options for eligible residents. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, part of the South Central Tennessee Development District, the designated aging and disability agency for the 13-county South Central region.
931-379-2929
See which of these Hickman County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Hickman County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Hickman County. Start here.
Elder Services in Hickman County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,000–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services (Hickman County)
County · TennesseeThe South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability serves older adults age 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in Hickman County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, family caregiver support and respite, SHIP Medicare counseling, options counseling for long-term care, the long-term care ombudsman, the OPTIONS in-home services program, and public guardianship. Call the Information and Assistance line to learn what is available locally.
Estimated service value: $1,000–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Hickman County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $174–$750 a year.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Hickman County
County · TennesseeTennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Hickman County, LIHEAP is delivered by South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA). Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. Apply through the THDA online portal or a South Central Human Resource Agency service center, and call 2-1-1 Tennessee for referral help. Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers the program statewide.
Estimated bill savings: $174–$750 a year
Healthcare in Hickman County
Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman Financial Assistance (Hickman County)
County · TennesseeAscension Saint Thomas Hickman is a critical access hospital in Centerville, the Hickman County seat. Ascension Saint Thomas offers financial assistance (charity care) and discounts for emergency and other medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay. Apply by completing the financial assistance application and calling the customer service center at 833-263-9791 for help.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
In this county: Hickman: Ascension Saint Thomas gives a 100% charity write-off to patients at or below 250% of the federal poverty level and sliding-scale discounts up to 400%, per its published financial assistance policy; the hospital makes the final decision.
Transportation in Hickman County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities (Hickman County)
County · TennesseeSouth Central Tennessee Development District Rural Public Transportation provides on-demand rides for Hickman County residents of all ages, giving priority to older adults, people with disabilities, and riders with medical needs. Vehicles are ADA accessible and carry riders to medical appointments, shopping, and services. Reserve a ride at least 24 hours ahead by calling 1-833-806-7228, and confirm the current fare.
Estimated service value: $200–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Hickman 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.
Ascension Saint Thomas, the Middle Tennessee division of Ascension health system.
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, part of the South Central Tennessee Development District, the designated aging and disability agency for the 13-county South Central region.
Runs: South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) LIHEAP, delivered locally by South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA).
Runs: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Hickman County
South Central Tennessee Development District Rural Public Transportation, the regional on-demand public transit provider for the South Central Tennessee counties.
Runs: South Central Tennessee Rural Public Transit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities
Tennessee and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Hickman County and across the rest of Tennessee. Full details are on the Tennessee benefits page.
Money & income2 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 Program (Tennessee) — QMB / SLMB / QI
- TennCare Medicaid — Aged, Blind & Disabled
- Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — Medicare Counseling
- 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 & taxes11 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Tennessee Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veteran Homeowners
- Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program
- Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program
- Tennessee County Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
- Tennessee Emergency Repair Program (THDA) — grants for older and disabled homeowners
- 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 care8 programs
Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.
- Tennessee Family Support Program
- OPTIONS for Community Living (Non-Medicaid In-Home Support)
- TennCare CHOICES — Long-Term Services & Supports
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Tennessee)
- Tennessee State Veterans' Homes (Long-Term Care)
- Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
Help, advice & legal8 programs
Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.
- Tennessee Public Guardianship for the Elderly — Court-Appointed Conservator of Last Resort
- Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries (No-Cost Burial Benefits)
- Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Claims Assistance (Free VA Claims Help)
- Tennessee Disabled Veteran Hunting & Fishing License ($10 One-Time, Permanent)
- MyRide TN — Volunteer Senior Transportation
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
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.