Senior benefits in Lander County, Nevada
Seniors in Lander County, Nevada can tap a mix of local, state, and federal help. Close to home, the Lander County Senior Center and the Community Care Program at Battle Mountain General Hospital are good places to start. From the state, you may find Nevada Care Connection caregiver support, Community Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) in-home services, and the Nevada Energy Assistance Program. Health coverage options include Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled, Medicaid home care waivers, and Medicare Savings Programs. The Nevada Medicare Assistance Program offers free Medicare counseling. SNAP food assistance and property tax exemptions for veterans, surviving spouses, and blind residents may also apply. Many federal programs add even more support. 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 eligibility, so use this list as a guide for where to ask.
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Nevada programs
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Federal programs
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Last verified · September 30, 2026
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Programs run in Lander County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Lander County. Start here.
Elder Services in Lander County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Lander County Senior Center — Lander
CountyThe Lander County Senior Center at 365 E. 4th Street in Battle Mountain posts a monthly lunch menu and activities for local seniors. Austin residents can use the Austin Senior Center (775-964-2338). For free help finding in-home, caregiver, and other services, call Nevada Care Connection (Access to Healthcare Network) at 877-861-1893. Call the Lander County Senior Center at 775-635-5311.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Healthcare in Lander County
Community Care Program (Battle Mountain General Hospital) — Lander
CountyBattle Mountain General Hospital, a district hospital, gives care to all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Its Community Care Program helps patients whose bills have become unmanageable and who meet financial guidelines; qualifying patients may have all or part of their bill waived. You will need a signed financial statement, three months of pay stubs, your most recent tax return, and other proof of need. Call the hospital at 775-635-2550.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Local agencies serving Lander 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.
Battle Mountain General Hospital
Runs: Community Care Program (Battle Mountain General Hospital)
Nevada and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Lander 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.