Senior benefits in Humboldt County, Nevada

The Pleasant Senior Center at 1480 Lay St in Winnemucca serves people 60 and older in Humboldt County. It posts a monthly meals menu and activities calendar, runs a transit program, and shares senior resources for people sixty years or older. It is also Humboldt County's public transportation provider. For free help finding other services, call Nevada Care Connection (Access to Healthcare Network) at 877-861-1893. Call the center at 775-623-6211.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

Humboldt County Human Services helps indigent persons in Humboldt County with emergency lodging, prescriptions, cremation or burial assistance, utilities, fuel by direct referral, laundry vouchers, and train tickets in emergencies. An application is on the department's Forms and Documents page. Call Human Services at 775-623-6342.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Humboldt General Hospital in Winnemucca offers several kinds of help paying medical bills. Its Charity Care Program may give free or reduced-cost care if you have a financial hardship, even if you have insurance; eligibility is based on family size and household income. Uninsured patients get a 20% self-pay discount, a sliding fee scale covers office visits at its Rural Health Clinics, and payment plans are available. Staff can also help you apply for Medicaid. Call the HGH Business Office at 775-253-3058.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

The Pleasant Senior Center bus is Humboldt County's public transportation in Winnemucca, for medical appointments, shopping, social events, work, and lunch with friends. Seniors age 60 and over and ADA-certified disabled riders get priority. Seniors 60 and over are asked for a donation of $0.75 per one-way ride; the general public pays $1.50. The bus runs 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. within the city limits, Monday through Friday. Call the Pleasant Senior Center at 775-623-6211 to schedule.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year