Senior benefits in Elko County, Nevada
Seniors in Elko County, Nevada, and the family members who help them, can find several kinds of benefit help close to home. Local programs include the Elko Senior Center (The Terrace at Ruby View), Social Services Assistance from Elko County Social Services, and Financial Aid from Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital. For getting around town, GET My Ride Dial-a-Ride from Elko County Transit offers a ride option. Nevada programs also apply here, such as the Nevada Medicare Assistance Program for free Medicare counseling, Medicare Savings Programs, Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled, SNAP food assistance, and the Nevada Energy Assistance Program. Federal programs add more options, including help with food, health costs, and veterans' care. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency running each program makes the final decision on who qualifies, so use this page as a starting point and confirm details with the agency.
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Last verified · September 30, 2026
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Programs run in Elko County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Elko County. Start here.
Elder Services in Elko County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Elko Senior Center (The Terrace at Ruby View) — Elko
CountyThe Elko Senior Center (The Terrace at Ruby View) at 1795 Ruby View Drive in Elko is a nonprofit that serves older adults. It serves meals at the center Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM, runs a home-delivered meals program for people who cannot leave home, and offers health screenings, educational workshops, exercise classes, and a Senior Resource & Referral Center. People 60 or older can join with a client registration form. For free help finding other services, call Nevada Care Connection (Access to Healthcare Network) at 877-861-1893. Call the center at 775-738-3030.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
General Assistance in Elko County
Social Services Assistance (Elko County Social Services) — Elko
CountyElko County Social Services helps low-income people and families move toward self-sufficiency through interim assistance and case management, and it refers people to other agencies. Its programs also include health care assistance and long-term care placement for residents who qualify as medically indigent. It does not offer emergency or same-day help: you must apply and have an appointment, and a decision can take up to 30 days. Call 775-738-4375.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Healthcare in Elko County
Financial Aid (Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital) — Elko
CountyNortheastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko has a Patient Financial Services team. If you know ahead of time that you will not be able to pay for care and may qualify for financial aid, call the main hospital number or come to the main lobby and ask to speak with someone about payment options. Patients who pre-register and pay their estimated share before the date of service get a 30% upfront payment discount. Call 775-738-5151.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Elko County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
GET My Ride Dial-a-Ride (Elko County Transit) — Elko
CountyGET My Ride is Elko County's public Dial-a-Ride service in the City of Elko, Spring Creek, Ryndon, and Osino, with limited service in Carlin and Wells. Fares range from $2.00 to $5.00 per ride depending on the zone. A state aging grant supports rides for seniors 60 years of age and older: seniors are asked to donate half the fare per trip but will not be denied a trip due to inability to pay. Seniors must complete a registration form. Veterans ride free with proof of veteran status. Call dispatch at 775-777-1428.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Elko County
Who runs the county 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.
Elko Senior Activity Programs, Inc.
Elko County Social Services
Runs: Social Services Assistance (Elko County Social Services)
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Nevada and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Elko County and across the rest of Nevada. Full details are on the Nevada benefits page.
Caregiver Support
- Nevada Care Connection caregiver supportState$0–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Elder Services
- Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP), Nevada's SHIP for free Medicare counselingState$100–$2,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP / LIHEAP)State$200–$1,500/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP food assistance in NevadaState$300–$3,672/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled (MAABD)State$2,000–$15,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Home Care
- Community Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) in-home servicesState$2,000–$20,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Nevada Medicaid home care waivers (Frail Elderly and Physical Disabilities waiver)State$10,000–$60,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs in Nevada (QMB, SLMB, QI-1)State$2,400–$5,000/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Nevada property tax exemptions for veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and blind residentsState$64–$1,456/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Transportation
- Taxi Assistance Program (TAP) for Clark County seniors and people with disabilitiesState$100–$1,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrCashOfficial source →
Nearby counties
Local programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.