Senior benefits in Refugio County, Texas

CEAP delivery for Refugio County is coordinated by TDHCA. CACOST does NOT serve Refugio (despite serving neighboring Coastal Bend counties). To identify the CURRENT subrecipient, call TDHCA at 800-525-0657 OR CBCOG AAA at 361-883-5743 for a referral. Eligibility at 150% FPL.

$200–$1,600/yr

Refugio County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) CEAP subrecipient (CACOST 361-883-3935 OR TDHCA 800-525-0657) for utility assistance; (2) CBCOG AAA for senior services (361-883-5743); (3) Refugio County CIHCP / Nueces County Hospital District (CHRISTUS Spohn) for healthcare (361-526-2233); (4) United Way of the Coastal Bend; (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Dial 211 for general referrals.

$100–$1,800/yr

The Refugio County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Refugio 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: Refugio County Memorial Hospital. CHRISTUS Spohn (Corpus Christi) is the regional tertiary referral hospital — CHRISTUS Spohn's Financial Assistance Program (200% FPL free / 400% FPL sliding) provides broader coverage for households above CIHCP threshold. Apply by calling Refugio County at 361-526-2233.

$1,000–$18,000/yr

In this county: Refugio CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Refugio County Memorial Hospital. CHRISTUS Spohn (Corpus Christi) is the regional tertiary referral.

CBCOG AAA serves Refugio County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. The AAA was created in 1974 and serves over 30 cities across the 11-county Coastal Bend region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Transportation referrals, Senior Centers, Fall Prevention programs, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Long-Term Care Facility Advocacy (Ombudsman), and Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) intake. The AAA targets older adults with the greatest social and economic needs — especially frail, low-income, and minority seniors. Apply by calling CBCOG AAA at 361-883-5743 or visiting coastalbendcog.org/aaa. Office: 2910 Leopard St., Corpus Christi TX 78408.

$1,200–$4,500/yr

Public transit in Refugio County operates through Coastal Bend regional rural transit providers — primarily Rural Economic Assistance League (REAL Inc) and CACOST-coordinated services. Demand-response service requires advance reservation. Seniors typically qualify for reduced or free fares depending on the operator. Rural-to-Corpus Christi medical trips are a common service pattern. Apply for transit referrals through Coastal Bend AAA at 361-883-5743 or through your local senior center.

$100–$1,500/yr