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Senior benefits in Haskell County, Texas

Haskell County, Texas seniors and their families have access to a wide range of benefit programs — from local county resources to state and federal assistance. The Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas, run by the West Central Texas Council of Governments, serves Haskell County and is a strong local starting point for guidance on senior services. Locally, programs like the Haskell County Indigent Health Care Program, Haskell County Emergency Aid Referral Coordination, and CEAP energy assistance coordinated through TDHCA may help with health care costs, utility bills, and emergency needs. Rural Demand-Response Transit serves the county for those who need help getting around. State programs such as Texas Medicaid for the Aged, Blind, or Disabled, Texas STAR+PLUS, and the Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption with a school district tax freeze may also apply. Dozens of federal programs are listed here as well. Each program below includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Local starting point

Rural transit service for Haskell County operates through regional transit providers including Central Texas Rural Transit District, Aspermont SBDC (for Jones-area counties), and other regional demand-response operators contracted through the West Central Texas Council of Governments

325-672-8544

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Programs run in Haskell County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Haskell County. Start here.

Emergency Aid

Programs here are typically worth $100–$1,800 a year to an eligible household.

CEAP (TDHCA-Coordinated) — Haskell County

County

CEAP delivery for Haskell County is coordinated by TDHCA through a subrecipient agency. The West Central Texas region is served by various TDHCA-contracted nonprofits — to identify the CURRENT subrecipient serving Haskell, call TDHCA at 800-525-0657 or call WCTCOG AAA at 325-672-8544 for a current referral. Eligibility at 150% FPL. Senior-headed households receive priority.

$200–$1,600/yr

How to apply →Official source →800-525-0657Last verified · September 4, 2026

Haskell County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

County

Haskell County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for utility assistance (800-525-0657); (2) WCTCOG AAA for senior services (325-672-8544); (3) Haskell County CIHCP / Hendrick Health for healthcare (940-864-2602); (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of San Angelo or West Texas; (5) Salvation Army Abilene. Dial 211 for general emergency aid referrals.

$100–$1,800/yr

How to apply →Official source →211Last verified · August 30, 2026

Healthcare

Programs here are typically worth $1,000–$18,000 a year to an eligible household.

Haskell County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)

County

The Haskell County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Haskell 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: Haskell Memorial Hospital. Hendrick Health System (Abilene) is the regional tertiary referral hospital for the entire West Central Texas region. Apply by calling Haskell County at 940-864-2602.

$1,000–$18,000/yr

How to apply →Official source →940-864-2602Last verified · August 29, 2026

Nutrition

Programs here are typically worth $1,200–$4,500 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas (WCTCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Haskell County)

County

WCTCOG AAA serves Haskell County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of its 19-county West Central Texas region (18,000 sq mi). Services are administered through local senior centers and/or rural transportation providers throughout the region. Programs include: Home-Delivered Meals for homebound seniors who cannot prepare nutritious meals themselves; Congregate Meals at senior centers, churches, or senior housing communities; Care Coordination; Caregiver Support; Benefits Counseling (Medicare); Transportation referrals; ADRC intake. Apply by calling WCTCOG AAA at 325-672-8544. Office: 3702 Loop 322, Abilene TX 79602.

$1,200–$4,500/yr

How to apply →Official source →325-672-8544Last verified · September 1, 2026

Transportation

Programs here are typically worth $100–$1,200 a year to an eligible household.

Rural Demand-Response Transit (Haskell County)

County

Public transit in Haskell County operates through regional rural transit providers contracted via WCTCOG. The principal rural transit operator for the West Central Texas region is the Central Texas Rural Transit District, with additional service in some northern counties provided by Aspermont Small Business Development Center, Inc. (covering rural Jones County and adjacent areas). Senior fares are typically reduced or free for qualifying riders. Demand-response requires advance reservation. Apply through WCTCOG AAA at 325-672-8544 to identify the current operator for Haskell County and coordinate transportation referrals.

$100–$1,200/yr

How to apply →Official source →325-672-8544Last verified · August 31, 2026

Texas and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Haskell County and across the rest of Texas. Full details are on the Texas benefits page.

Income Support

Utility Assistance

Veteran Benefits

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.