Senior benefits in Edwards County, Texas

CEAP delivery for Edwards County is coordinated by TDHCA through a subrecipient agency. To identify the CURRENT subrecipient, call TDHCA at 800-525-0657. Eligibility at 150% FPL. Senior-headed households receive priority.

$200–$1,600/yr

Edwards County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) CVCAA for CEAP utility (325-653-2411) or TDHCA-coordinated subrecipient; (2) CVCOG AAA for senior services (1-877-944-9666); (3) Edwards County CIHCP / Shannon for healthcare (830-683-2235); (4) CVTD for transportation (rural FREE rides); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of San Angelo; (6) Salvation Army San Angelo. Dial 211 for general referrals.

$100–$1,800/yr

The Edwards 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: Edwards County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. Covers physician services, lab/x-ray, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient/outpatient hospital services through participating providers. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: No hospital in county; residents access Uvalde, San Angelo, or Kerrville hospitals. Shannon Medical Center (San Angelo) is the regional tertiary referral hospital for the entire Concho Valley. Apply by calling Edwards County at 830-683-2235.

$1,000–$18,000/yr

In this county: Edwards CIHCP at 21% FPL. No hospital in county; residents access Uvalde, San Angelo, or Kerrville hospitals. Shannon Medical Center (San Angelo) is the regional tertiary referral; CVTD demand-response can transport CIHCP enrollees to San Angelo at no cost (rural FREE program).

CVCOG AAA serves Edwards County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Information & Referral (coordinated with 2-1-1 Texas of the Concho Valley), resource database, education and outreach, Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Transportation (coordinated with CVTD), Caregiver Support, Health Programs, Ombudsman, ADRC intake, and Benefits Counseling (Medicare). Apply by calling CVCOG AAA at 325-223-5704 or 1-877-944-9666. Office: 5430 Link Road, San Angelo TX 76904.

$1,200–$4,500/yr

Edwards County is OUTSIDE the Concho Valley Transit District (CVTD) — distinctive among CVCOG counties since Edwards residents are served by CVCOG AAA for senior services but NOT by CVTD for transit. Limited public transit options include the Middle Rio Grande Development Council's rural transit, volunteer driver networks coordinated through CVCOG AAA, and family/neighbor transportation. For seniors who cannot drive, Edwards's geography (Hill Country, sparse population) means most needs are met through volunteer driver networks and senior-center coordinated trips. For medical referrals, Uvalde, San Angelo, and Kerrville are the typical destinations. Apply for senior volunteer driver service through CVCOG AAA at 325-223-5704 or 1-877-944-9666.

$50–$800/yr

In this county: Edwards is distinctive — outside CVTD service area. Volunteer driver networks via CVCOG AAA are the practical senior transportation option.