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Programs for Older Texans Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and people who are older or who have disabilities. ... Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people age 65 or older.

Texas Medicaid Programs For certain services, STAR+PLUS allows the care recipient to choose their own service provider / caregiver. STAR+PLUS allows beneficiaries to choose family members to provide them with care. The state Medicaid program then pays that family member for doing so.

Low income elderly residents can apply for the telephone Lifeline program. Seniors in Texas may also be eligible for energy bill assistance and conservation from the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). Many Agency on Aging can direct individuals to local application sites.

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program — This program provides rental assistance payments on behalf of eligible low-income individuals and families, including people who are elderly or have disabilities.

DADS administers long-term services for people who are aging as well as for people with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities. MissionThe DADS mission is to administer a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities.

Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program can help you find information and enroll in Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care. Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) can help you find services for people age 60 and older and their family members and caregivers.

Texas Financial Assistance was created and has been managed by the State of Texas for residents in emergency financial assistance. Seniors who need cash support to purchase food, health care, or other housing items are eligible to apply for this benefit.

The Senior Citizens Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS) as top up over existing Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) scheme is being implemented for senior citizens aged 60 years and above. SCHIS provides enhanced coverage of Rs. 30,000 per senior citizen in the family eligible for coverage under RSBY).

Typically, a senior designated LIHTC community will have a minimum age of 55 or 62. This may vary if the LIHTC community is also using another housing program. Most LIHTC community residents must have a limited income, usually 60 percent of the area median (mid-point) income.

Programs for Older Texans Eligible older Texans may qualify for federal and state programs that pay benefits, pay health care costs or provide food. If you want to sign up for one of these programs, visit the websites below to find out if you might be eligible or to apply for benefits.