Senior benefits in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
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Seniors in Lauderdale County, Tennessee have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The Aging Commission of the Mid-South Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services is the local starting point for connecting with services in this county. Through that agency and other local resources, residents may find help with utility bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program delivered by Delta Human Resource Agency, which also runs rural public transit for seniors and riders with disabilities. Residents who need hospital care may want to look into Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale Financial Assistance. State programs here include the Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program, OPTIONS for Community Living, TennCare CHOICES, and the Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program, among many others. Federal programs also apply across the county. Each listing on this page includes 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
Aging Commission of the Mid-South, the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) for the Mid-South region (Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, and Lauderdale counties).
901-222-4111
See which of these Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Lauderdale County. Start here.
Elder Services in Lauderdale County
Programs here typically provide services worth $1,000–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.
Aging Commission of the Mid-South Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services (Lauderdale County)
County · TennesseeThe Aging Commission of the Mid-South serves older adults age 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in Lauderdale County. Services include home-delivered and congregate meals, family caregiver support and respite, SHIP Medicare counseling, options counseling for long-term care, the long-term care ombudsman, in-home services, personal emergency response systems, and information and assistance. Call the Information and Assistance line to learn what is available locally.
Estimated service value: $1,000–$6,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Lauderdale County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $174–$750 a year.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Lauderdale County
County · TennesseeTennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Lauderdale County, LIHEAP is delivered by Delta Human Resource Agency (Delta HRA). Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. Apply through Delta Human Resource Agency, 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 Lauderdale County
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale Financial Assistance (Lauderdale County)
County · TennesseeBaptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale in Ripley is a small critical access hospital serving Lauderdale County. Baptist Memorial Health Care offers financial assistance (charity care) and uninsured discounts for emergency and other medically necessary care to patients who cannot afford to pay. The discount is income-based. Apply with a charity application and call the hospital's financial counselor for help.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Lauderdale County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Delta Human Resource Agency Rural Public Transit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities (Lauderdale County)
County · TennesseeDelta Human Resource Agency (Delta HRA) runs rural public van service in Lauderdale County. Anyone can ride, regardless of age or income. Rides go to the doctor, dialysis, the bank, the pharmacy, the grocery store, work, and other places. Vans run Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call to reserve at least three days ahead for in-county trips and five days ahead for out-of-county trips. TennCare riders ride free; other riders pay a low fare, so confirm it when you book.
Estimated service value: $200–$1,500 a year
In this county: Lauderdale: Delta HRA transit is open to riders of all ages and incomes; it is listed here for older adults and riders with disabilities. Reserve rides in advance and confirm the current fare.
Local agencies serving Lauderdale 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.
Baptist Memorial Health Care, operating Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale, a critical access hospital in Ripley (Lauderdale County).
Runs: Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale Financial Assistance
Delta Human Resource Agency (Delta HRA), the regional public transit and human-services provider for Tipton, Lauderdale, Fayette, and rural Shelby counties.
Runs: Delta Human Resource Agency Rural Public Transit for Seniors and Riders with Disabilities
Aging Commission of the Mid-South, the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) for the Mid-South region (Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, and Lauderdale counties).
Runs: Aging Commission of the Mid-South Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) LIHEAP, delivered locally by Delta Human Resource Agency (Delta HRA).
Runs: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Lauderdale County
Tennessee and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Lauderdale 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.