Senior benefits in Nye County, Nevada
Seniors in Nye County, Nevada, can turn to a mix of local, state, and federal programs for help with daily costs and care. Close to home, Nye County Senior Services (Health & Human Services) runs Senior Services and Senior Centers and Senior Transportation. Nye County Health & Human Services also manages the Medical Indigent Program. At the state level, options include Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled (MAABD), Medicare Savings Programs, the Nevada Energy Assistance Program, and SNAP food assistance. Families can look into Community Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) in-home services and Nevada Care Connection caregiver support. The Nevada Medicare Assistance Program offers free Medicare counseling. Federal programs may also apply, including help with prescription costs, food, and veterans' health care. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Each agency makes the final decision on who qualifies, so use this list as a starting point.
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Last verified · September 30, 2026
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Programs run in Nye County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Nye County. Start here.
Elder Services in Nye County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Services and Senior Centers — Nye
CountyNye County Senior Services runs senior centers in Beatty and Tonopah. Each center serves hot meals at the center and delivers meals to people at home. Call Senior Services in Tonopah at 775-482-7300. Other senior centers in Nye County include the Pahrump Valley Senior Citizens Center (775-727-5008) and the Amargosa Senior Center (775-372-5413). For help finding other aging and disability services, the Nevada Care Connection Resource Center run by Jewish Family Service Agency serves Nye County at 702-933-1191.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
In this county: Senior center meals are usually free or donation-based for older adults; ask the center about any age or sign-up rules. Medicaid long-term care eligibility is decided by the State of Nevada.
Healthcare in Nye County
Medical Indigent Program (Nye County Health & Human Services) — Nye
CountyNye County Health & Human Services helps eligible people pay for medical and health care needs through its Medical Indigent Program. For people who qualify, the county will pay for inpatient medical care, emergency room treatment at facilities within Nye County, and certain pre-authorized outpatient procedures when funding is available. Other payers such as Medicaid, Medicare and insurance are used first. The program does not provide ongoing medical coverage and does not pay doctor fees or co-pays. Eligibility is decided under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 428 and is checked for each hospital admit. Call the Pahrump office at 775-751-7096.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
In this county: Eligibility is decided by Nye County under NRS Chapter 428 and county rules at the time of each hospital admit; outpatient help depends on available funding.
Transportation in Nye County
Programs here typically provide services worth $50–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Transportation (Nye County Senior Services) — Nye
CountyNye County Senior Services provides transportation for older adults and the general public in Beatty, Gabbs, Smoky Valley and Tonopah. It also runs a long-distance medical trip program that takes riders to larger cities for medical appointments. Call Senior Services in Tonopah at 775-482-7300 to schedule a ride and ask about fares or donations.
Estimated service value: $50–$1,000 a year
In this county: Service areas, schedules and fares are set by Nye County Senior Services; call ahead to schedule and ask about senior donations.
Local agencies serving Nye 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.
Nye County Senior Services (Health & Human Services)
Runs: Senior Services and Senior Centers, Senior Transportation (Nye County Senior Services)
Nye County Health & Human Services
Runs: Medical Indigent Program (Nye County Health & Human Services)
Nevada and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Nye 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.