Senior benefits in Lyon County, Nevada
Seniors in Lyon County, Nevada, can turn to several programs for help with health care, daily living, and household costs. Locally, Lyon County Human Services runs Senior Services and Senior Center and Medical Transportation through its Senior Services Division. South Lyon Medical Center offers Hospital Financial Assistance for people who struggle with medical bills. Nevada programs also reach Lyon County residents. These include Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled, Medicaid home care waivers, and Medicare Savings Programs. Others are the Community Options Program for the Elderly, the Nevada Energy Assistance Program, SNAP food assistance, and free Medicare counseling through the Nevada Medicare Assistance Program. Caregivers can look into Nevada Care Connection caregiver support. Veterans and surviving spouses may also find property tax exemptions. Many federal programs apply here too, including help with prescription costs and food. 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.
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Last verified · September 30, 2026
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Programs run in Lyon County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Lyon County. Start here.
Elder Services in Lyon County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Services (Lyon County Human Services) — Lyon
CountyLyon County Human Services Senior Services helps seniors stay independent through nutrition, transportation, and health and wellness activities. Its programs include Nevada Care Connection, senior centers in Dayton, Fernley, Silver Springs, and Yerington, congregate meals, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, transportation, caregiver support, and a respite program. Call Lyon County Human Services at 775-577-5009.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Healthcare in Lyon County
Hospital Financial Assistance (South Lyon Medical Center) — Lyon
CountySouth Lyon Medical Center in Yerington has a financial assistance policy for patients who have trouble paying their bill. A sliding fee is available and is based on income and family size. Uninsured patients who pay in full within sixty (60) days of the date of service get a thirty percent (30%) discount. The policy, application, and sliding fee scale are on the hospital's Financial Services page. Call Patient Financial Services at 775-463-6437.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Lyon County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Center and Medical Transportation (Lyon County Human Services) — Lyon
CountyLyon County Human Services runs transportation to and from the senior centers for activities, meals, personal errands, and shopping, plus medical transportation Monday through Friday. Rides are free, but a $5 donation each way is suggested. Local rides must be scheduled in advance and are open to the public, regardless of age, first come, first served. Grocery shuttles are booked through your local senior center. Call 775-577-5009 ext. 3311 to schedule.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Lyon 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.
South Lyon Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (South Lyon Medical Center)
Nevada and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Lyon 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.