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.
How do you find a geriatric social worker who can help? Check with your county or city Area Agency on Aging or your state board of social workers. You can also ask your doctor or other care providers. If you use hospice services, they have their own social workers.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) can help you find and apply for long-term care programs for seniors and people with disabilities. Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program can help you find information and enroll in Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care.
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.
The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services. Services include: Information, referral and assistance. Benefits counseling and legal assistance.
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.
The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services. Services include: Information, referral and assistance. Benefits counseling and legal assistance.
Help for older adults and people with disabilities: 855-YES-ADRC (855-937-2372).
Office of Disability Services Coordination | Texas Health and Human Services.