North Carolina Benefits

Saving families up to $35,000 a year

13 programs available

Available Programs

Federal

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

$Save $15,000 – $35,000/year

Combines Medicare and Medicaid benefits into comprehensive care for frail seniors 55+.

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Federal

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

$Save $10,000 – $30,000/year

Advocates for residents of long-term care facilities including nursing homes and adult care homes.

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State

Regular Medicaid / Aged Blind and Disabled

$Save $5,000 – $20,000/year

North Carolina's Medicaid program for seniors aged 65+ and disabled individuals providing health coverage.

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Federal

Special Assistance (State SSI Supplement)

$Save $3,000 – $10,000/year

State supplement to federal SSI for low-income aged, blind, and disabled adults.

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Federal

Medicare Savings Programs

$Save $2,000 – $8,000/year

State-administered programs including QMB, SLMB, and QI that help low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

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Federal

National Family Caregiver Support Program

$Save $2,000 – $8,000/year

Provides support services including respite care, caregiver training, and counseling.

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State

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA)

$Save $1,000 – $5,000/year

Medicaid HCBS waiver providing in-home personal care, adult day health, and home modifications.

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State

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

$Save $1,000 – $5,000/year

Free counseling and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers on Medicare options.

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Federal

Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP)

$Save $1,500 – $3,600/year

North Carolina's SNAP program provides monthly benefits to low-income seniors for food purchases.

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Federal

Home-Delivered Meals (Eat Right to Age Well)

$Save $1,500 – $3,600/year

Provides nutritious meals delivered to homebound seniors through local Area Agencies on Aging.

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Federal

Legal Aid of North Carolina Senior Legal Services

$Save $500 – $3,000/year

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income seniors 60+ on issues including housing and benefits.

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State

Circuit Breaker Property Tax Deferral

$Save $500 – $2,500/year

Allows eligible seniors 65+ to defer a portion of property taxes on their principal residence.

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Federal

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

$Save $500 – $2,000/year

Provides one-time payments to help eligible low-income seniors pay heating bills.

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