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Senior benefits in St. James Parish, Louisiana

Seniors living in St. James Parish, Louisiana have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, and staying independent at home. The St. James Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults and their families to services and support right in the parish. Local programs also include Hospital Financial Assistance through St. James Parish Hospital, energy bill help through LIHEAP energy assistance at the St. James Parish Department of Human Resources, and transportation options through St. James Parish Transit. At the state level, programs like Louisiana Medicaid, the Community Choices Waiver, Long-Term Personal Care Services, Medicare Savings Programs, and LaSHIP free Medicare counseling may help reduce health care costs. Louisiana homeowners may also benefit from the Homestead exemption and the Special assessment level property tax freeze. Federal programs add even more options for eligible seniors. Each program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, and the relevant agency makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

St. James Area Agency on Aging, Department of Human Service

1-225-562-2305

See which of these St. James Parish programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in St. James Parish

Run by the parish, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving St. James Parish. Start here.

Elder Services in St. James Parish

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging services (St. James Area Agency on Aging) — St. James Parish

County · Louisiana

The St. James Area Agency on Aging in Lutcher (part of St. James Parish Government) serves older adults in St. James Parish. Services include meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, home repair, information and assistance, legal help, medical alert, medication management, transportation, and visiting. Call (225) 562-2305 to ask about services. For long-term care options, the Jefferson Council on Aging runs the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for St. James Parish at (504) 888-5880.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-225-562-2305Last verified · October 6, 2026

Energy Assistance in St. James Parish

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,600 a year.

LIHEAP energy assistance (St. James Parish Department of Human Resources) — St. James Parish

County · Louisiana

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home cooling and heating bills. St. James Parish Department of Human Resources in Lutcher takes applications for St. James Parish. LIHEAP may help with a cooling or heating bill, a crisis bill such as a shut-off notice, or repair or replacement of a heating or cooling unit. You must be responsible for the home energy bill, and a household can get one LIHEAP benefit each season. Call 225-562-2305 to apply. Another listed line is 225-562-2316.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-225-562-2305Last verified · October 7, 2026

Healthcare in St. James Parish

Hospital Financial Assistance (St. James Parish Hospital) — St. James Parish

County · Louisiana

St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher has a Financial Counselor who can set up monthly payment plans and help determine if you qualify for financial assistance. Call 225-869-5512 and ask for the Financial Counselor.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-225-869-5512Last verified · October 12, 2026

Transportation in St. James Parish

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Rural public transit (St. James Parish Transit) — St. James Parish

County · Louisiana

St. James Parish Transit gives rides to the general public for school, work, medical visits and errands, Monday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rides are free: the parish no longer collects fares. Call (225) 562-2304.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-225-562-2304Last verified · October 4, 2026

Local agencies serving St. James Parish

Who runs the parish 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.

Louisiana and federal programs

Open to eligible households in St. James Parish and across the rest of Louisiana. Full details are on the Louisiana 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.

Food6 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes9 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care5 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal4 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby parishes

Local programs differ from one parish to the next. If you live near a parish line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.