Elder Benefits In Houston
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SSI has the following eligibility requirements: Basic Requirements Aged 65, blind or disabled. U.S. citizen, U.S. national or resident alien. Countable Resources $2,000 for individuals/$3,000 for married couples.
What Other Programs Can Help Me? Medicaid and CHIP. Medical Transportation Program. Medicare. Social Security. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Texas No Wrong Door. Texas Simplified Application Project.
Families are the major provider of long-term care for their older loved ones and these unpaid caregivers represent the largest source of long-term services and supports in the nation.
Many people want the same things as they get older: to stay in their own homes, to maintain independence for as long as possible, and to turn to family and friends for help when needed.
Here's what senior citizens want most when they get older. Health. Osteoporosis, arthritis, hearing impairment, and incontinence are all common conditions the elderly suffer from. Relationships. Community. Food. Routine. Respect. Physical Activity. Comfort.
What Other Programs Can Help Me? Medicaid and CHIP. Medical Transportation Program. Medicare. Social Security. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Texas No Wrong Door. Texas Simplified Application Project.
In Texas, senior citizens are considered low-income if they earn less than $32,904 per year, as of 2022. This figure represents the gross pre-tax income for a single adult and is used to determine eligibility for various support programs like STAR+PLUS Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
When a notice is posted to your account, we will let you know by sending a text message or an email, depending on what you picked. To view the notices, log in to YourTexasBenefits and go to "Letters and Forms." Not all notices will be on YourTexasBenefits. You may still get some in the mail.
