Senior Benefits Checklist · 2026
Harris CountyTexas
47
programs in this county
17
categories of help
Oct 20, 2026
sources last verified
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- 1Answer a few plain-English questions.
- 2See which programs fit you, with dollar estimates.
- 3Call your top match using the numbers on this sheet.
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Highest value · estimates per year
- 1
$30,000–$80,000/yrService value
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Texas STAR+PLUS — Medicaid Managed Care + Long-Term Services and Supports
1-800-252-8263hhs.texas.govHealthcare
$6,000–$80,000/yrLower bills
- 3
Harris Health Financial Assistance Program (formerly 'Gold Card')
713-566-6509harrishealth.orgHealthcare
$1,500–$60,000/yrLower bills
- 4
$6,000–$40,000/yrService value
- 5
VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)
1-800-827-1000va.govVeteran Benefits
$12,000–$34,488/yrCash
- 6
$4,000–$25,000/yrLower bills
Gather these before you call
- Photo ID
- Social Security card
- Medicare card
- Proof of income
- Bank statements
- Proof of address
- Medication list
- Insurance cards
More programs in Harris County
By category · 12 shown
Housing Assistance
Amy Young Barrier Removal Program (AYBR)
$1,000–$22,500/yrService value
Housing
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
$8,000–$20,000/yrLower bills1-800-955-2232
HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
$5,000–$15,000/yrLower bills1-800-955-2232
Healthcare
$5,000–$20,000/yrLower bills1-877-222-8387
CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)
$3,000–$15,000/yrLower bills1-800-733-8387
+2 more at the link
Income Support
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
$11,928–$17,892/yrCash1-800-772-1213
Employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
$15,000–$17,000/yrCash1-877-872-5627
Tax Relief
Texas 100% Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption (Total Property Tax Exemption)
$3,000–$9,000/yrLower bills
Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption + School District Tax Ceiling (Tax Freeze)
$600–$3,500/yrLower bills1-800-252-9121
+3 more at the link
Emergency Aid
Texas Fund for Veterans' Assistance — Emergency Financial Help (Rent, Utilities)
$500–$9,000/yrLower bills211
BakerRipley CEAP (Harris County LIHEAP Subrecipient)
$200–$1,600/yrLower bills713-273-3700
+1 more at the link
Utility Assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
$3,000–$8,000 one-timeService value
+1 more at the link
29 more programs are listed at discoverseniorbenefits.com/benefits/texas/harris. The check on the front finds the ones that fit you.
Not sure where to begin? Call your Area Agency on Aging — free.
Harris County Area Agency on Aging — administered by the Houston Health Department (HHD) under the federal Older Americans Act Title III; serves Harris County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers; established 1977; distinct from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) AAA which serves 13 surrounding counties (Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, Wharton)