Senior benefits in Kaufman County, Texas

Kaufman 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 Kaufman County is delivered through Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP); apply at get-cap.org/energy-assistance or by calling 800-621-5746.

$200–$1,600/yr

In this county: CEAP in Kaufman County is administered by Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) as TDHCA subrecipient.

Kaufman 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) Kaufman County CIHCP for healthcare (972-932-4337); (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 Kaufman 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: Kaufman 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 Kaufman, Baylor Scott & White Sunnyvale. Apply by calling Kaufman County at 972-932-4337.

$1,200–$22,000/yr

In this county: Kaufman CIHCP. Texas Health Presbyterian Kaufman, Baylor Scott & White Sunnyvale.

NCTCOG serves Kaufman 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 Kaufman County: STAR Transit demand-response across Kaufman, Rockwall, Hunt. 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 972-242-7325.

$300–$2,400/yr