Senior benefits in Washoe County, Nevada
Seniors in Washoe County, Nevada, can turn to several programs for help with daily costs and care. Locally, Senior Services from the Washoe County Human Services Agency is a good place to start. The Adult Services Indigent Assistance program, also run by the Washoe County Human Services Agency, may help people with very limited means. Renown Health offers Hospital Financial Assistance for medical bills. RTC Washoe provides Senior Reduced Fares and Washoe Senior Ride for getting around town. Nevada programs add more support. These include Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled, Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP food assistance, the Nevada Energy Assistance Program, and free Medicare counseling through the Nevada Medicare Assistance Program. Caregivers can look into Nevada Care Connection. Federal programs also apply to Washoe County residents. 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.
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Last verified · September 30, 2026
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Programs run in Washoe County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Washoe County. Start here.
Elder Services in Washoe County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Services (Washoe County Human Services Agency) — Washoe
CountyThe Washoe County Human Services Agency Senior Services Division helps older adults live safely and on their own. Its programs include a lunch program and Meals on Wheels, the Homemaker Program, Representative Payee help with managing benefits, PEARLS, CONNECTIONS Central, and Group Home Assistance. For free help finding other services, Nevada Care Connection's resource center for Washoe County (Access to Healthcare Network) can be reached at 877-861-1893. Call Senior Services at 775-328-2575.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
General Assistance in Washoe County
Adult Services Indigent Assistance (Washoe County Human Services Agency) — Washoe
CountyThe Washoe County Human Services Agency Adult Services Division helps adults in need live safely and with dignity. It coordinates burial or cremation assistance, rental and deposit support, and other indigent services for residents in need. It also gives case management for adults in nursing homes and group care, and connects residents with health care and social services. Call Adult Services at 775-328-2700.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Healthcare in Washoe County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Renown Health) — Washoe
CountyRenown Health, the nonprofit health system that runs Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, has a Financial Assistance Program (FAP) that gives discounts to patients in need. Uninsured patients with income under 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be considered. Insured patients under 138% FPL must first apply for government programs. You may apply for up to one year from your first statement. Call a Financial Assistance Specialist at 775-982-5747.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Washoe County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior Reduced Fares and Washoe Senior Ride (RTC Washoe) — Washoe
CountyRTC Washoe gives reduced bus fares to seniors age 60 or over, people with disabilities, Medicare card holders, and veterans on RTC RIDE and the Regional Connector: a reduced single ride is $1.00 and a reduced day pass is $1.50. A free reduced-fare ID card is available at the RTC office at 1105 Terminal Way in Reno. Reno and Sparks residents 65 years and older, RTC ACCESS clients, and veterans can also join the Washoe Senior Ride Taxi Bucks program, which loads a $60 taxi fare subsidy each month. Call RTC Customer Services at 775-348-7433.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Washoe 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.
Washoe County Human Services Agency
Runs: Senior Services (Washoe County Human Services Agency), Adult Services Indigent Assistance (Washoe County Human Services Agency)
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC)
Runs: Senior Reduced Fares and Washoe Senior Ride (RTC Washoe)
Nevada and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Washoe 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.