Senior benefits in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Seniors in Esmeralda County, Nevada, can look to several programs for help with everyday costs, health care, and getting around. Two programs are based right here in the county. The Nevada Care Connection Resource Center, run by the Jewish Family Service Agency, is a good local starting point for questions about aging services and caregiver help. The Esmeralda Senior Transportation Program can help with rides. Nevada also offers state programs that reach this county, such as Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled, Medicare Savings Programs, the Community Options Program for the Elderly (COPE), the Nevada Energy Assistance Program, SNAP food assistance, and free Medicare counseling through the Nevada Medicare Assistance Program. Federal programs may also apply, including help with food, prescriptions, 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 that runs each program makes the final decision on eligibility.
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Last verified · September 30, 2026
Local starting point
Nevada Care Connection — Jewish Family Service Agency (Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division)
1-702-933-1191
See which of these Esmeralda County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Esmeralda County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Esmeralda County. Start here.
Elder Services in Esmeralda County
Nevada Care Connection Resource Center (Jewish Family Service Agency) — Esmeralda
CountyNevada Care Connection is part of the state Aging and Disability Services Division. It works with older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers to explore services, resources and programs, and a Resource Navigator can give you one-on-one help. The Nevada Care Connection Resource Center for Esmeralda County is run by Jewish Family Service Agency, which also serves Clark, Lincoln and Nye Counties. Call 702-933-1191 or send a Request for Help form online.
Estimated service value: about $0 a year
In this county: Nevada Care Connection helps you find and connect to services; each program it connects you to has its own eligibility rules. Medicaid long-term care eligibility is decided by the State of Nevada.
Transportation in Esmeralda County
Programs here typically provide services worth $50–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
Esmeralda Senior Transportation Program — Esmeralda
CountyEsmeralda County runs a senior transportation program with scheduled rides from Goldfield, Silver Peak and Fish Lake Valley to Tonopah, and from Fish Lake Valley to Bishop. Long-distance medical trips and nutritional shopping trips go to Pahrump, Las Vegas, Bishop and Reno on set days. Riders pay a suggested donation, and seniors over 60 are not required to make a donation. For example, the Goldfield to Tonopah donation is $2.00 for people 60 plus and $3.00 for people 59 and under. Call 775-485-3406 to schedule a ride.
Estimated service value: $50–$1,000 a year
In this county: Schedules and suggested donations are set by the Esmeralda County Commissioners and all trips are subject to change; call ahead to confirm.
Local agencies serving Esmeralda 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.
Nevada Care Connection
Runs: Nevada Care Connection Resource Center (Jewish Family Service Agency)
Esmeralda County Senior Transportation
Nevada and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Esmeralda 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.