Senior benefits in Denton County, Texas

Denton County's CEAP provides utility bill payment assistance for electric, gas, and propane, energy crisis assistance for shutoffs, and energy education. Eligibility is set at 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. CEAP in Denton County is delivered through Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG); apply at tcog.com/energy-services or by calling 903-893-2161.

$200–$1,600/yr

Denton County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework. Emergency needs are addressed through: (1) CEAP subrecipient for utility assistance; (2) NCTCOG AAA for senior services (800-272-3921); (3) Denton County CIHCP for healthcare (940-349-2950); (4) United Way of Metropolitan Dallas / 211 for general referrals; (5) faith-based partners (Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, local churches).

$200–$2,500/yr

The Denton County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility: Denton County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Texas statutory minimum); not Medicaid-eligible. CIHCP covers physician services, lab/x-ray, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient/outpatient hospital services through participating providers. PRIMARY HOSPITALS: Texas Health Presbyterian Denton, Medical City Denton, Medical City Lewisville. Apply by calling Denton County at 940-349-2950.

$1,200–$22,000/yr

In this county: Denton CIHCP. Texas Health Presbyterian Denton, Medical City Denton, Medical City Lewisville.

NCTCOG serves Denton County seniors age 60+ and their family caregivers. NCTCOG AAA delivers Direct Services (Benefits Counseling, Care Coordination, Long-term Care Ombudsman, Nursing Home Relocation) plus Contract Services (Home-Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Transportation, Healthy Living Workshops). The agency does not charge for its services but encourages voluntary contributions. Apply by calling NCTCOG AAA at 800-272-3921. Office: 616 Six Flags Drive (Centerpoint Two), Arlington TX 76011.

$1,500–$5,000/yr

Public transit serving Denton County: DCTA — Denton County Transportation Authority is the principal transit operator, serving Denton, Lewisville, Highland Village with fixed-route bus + A-Train commuter rail + Access ADA paratransit; seniors 65+ receive reduced fares. Seniors AGE 60+ typically qualify for reduced or free fares depending on the operator. Demand-response service requires advance reservations (typically 24-48 hours). For specific schedule, route, and fare information call 940-243-0077.

$300–$2,400/yr