Senior benefits in Lincoln County, Nevada

Lincoln County Human Services offers Senior Citizen Services to anyone over the age of 60. Services include rides to doctor visits on the Lincoln County Bus, food help as needed, and weekday lunches at the Alamo, Caliente and Pioche Senior Centers. Meals-on-Wheels and certified homebound meals are also available. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal for people over 60. Call the Human Services office at 775-962-8084 to make a meal reservation one day ahead or to set up a ride. For help finding other aging and disability services, Nevada Care Connection (Jewish Family Service Agency) serves Lincoln County at 702-933-1191.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

In this county: Senior center meals and rides are free or donation-based for people over 60; people under 60 may be asked for a higher donation. Medicaid long-term care eligibility is decided by the State of Nevada.

Lincoln County Human Services gives financial assistance to people of any age who need it. To qualify, household income cannot be more than 125% of the federal poverty level for your household size. Fill out the county's signed application that shows your income, and mail it to the Human Services office at P.O. Box 508, Panaca, NV 89042, or bring it to 1005 Main St., Suite 104 in Panaca. The office also offers emergency food help, a free monthly mobile food pantry, and free monthly commodity food. Call 775-962-8084.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Assistance depends on county funds and the county's review of your application; the 125% income limit follows the federal poverty guidelines for your household size.

Grover C. Dils Medical Center in Caliente serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Discounts for essential services are offered based on family size and income. To ask for help with a hospital bill, fill out the Hospital Financial Assistance Application and send it with proof of income for everyone in the household. Eligibility is based only on family size and income. For questions, call Patient Financial Services at 775-726-8011.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Discounts are set by the hospital's sliding fee schedule based on family size and income; the hospital makes the final decision in writing.