Senior benefits in Lander County, Nevada
Seniors in Lander County, Nevada can tap a mix of local, state, and federal help. Close to home, the Lander County Senior Center and the Community Care Program at Battle Mountain General Hospital are good places to start. From the state, you may find Nevada Care Connection caregiver support, Community Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) in-home services, and the Nevada Energy Assistance Program. Health coverage options include Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled, Medicaid home care waivers, and Medicare Savings Programs. The Nevada Medicare Assistance Program offers free Medicare counseling. SNAP food assistance and property tax exemptions for veterans, surviving spouses, and blind residents may also apply. Many federal programs add even more support. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency running each program makes the final decision on eligibility, so use this list as a guide for where to ask.
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Nevada programs
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Federal programs
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
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Programs run in Lander County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Lander County. Start here.
Elder Services in Lander County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Lander County Senior Center — Lander
County · NevadaThe Lander County Senior Center at 365 E. 4th Street in Battle Mountain posts a monthly lunch menu and activities for local seniors. Austin residents can use the Austin Senior Center (775-964-2338). For free help finding in-home, caregiver, and other services, call Nevada Care Connection (Access to Healthcare Network) at 877-861-1893. Call the Lander County Senior Center at 775-635-5311.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Healthcare in Lander County
Community Care Program (Battle Mountain General Hospital) — Lander
County · NevadaBattle Mountain General Hospital, a district hospital, gives care to all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Its Community Care Program helps patients whose bills have become unmanageable and who meet financial guidelines; qualifying patients may have all or part of their bill waived. You will need a signed financial statement, three months of pay stubs, your most recent tax return, and other proof of need. Call the hospital at 775-635-2550.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Lander County
RSVP Escorted Transportation (Nevada Rural Counties RSVP) — Lander
County · NevadaNevada Rural Counties RSVP volunteers give safe, escorted, door-to-door rides for seniors and adults with disabilities in Lander County. Rides cover medical appointments, prescription pick-ups, and grocery shopping. RSVP services are free (donations are welcome, and no one is turned away for not donating). RSVP serves all 15 rural Nevada counties. Call RSVP at 775-687-4680 to ask for a ride.
Estimated service value: about $0 a year
Local agencies serving Lander County
Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.
Battle Mountain General Hospital
Runs: Community Care Program (Battle Mountain General Hospital)
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc.
Runs: RSVP Escorted Transportation (Nevada Rural Counties RSVP)
Nevada and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Lander County and across the rest of Nevada. Full details are on the Nevada benefits page.
Money & income2 programs
Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.
Health & Medicare costs7 programs
Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.
- Medicare Savings Programs in Nevada (QMB, SLMB, QI-1)
- Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled (MAABD)
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
- Qualifying Individual (QI)
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Food6 programs
SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.
Home, bills & taxes7 programs
Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.
- Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP / LIHEAP)
- Nevada property tax exemptions for veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and blind residents
- Federal Lifeline
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Care at home & long-term care6 programs
Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.
- Community Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) in-home services
- Nevada Medicaid home care waivers (Frail Elderly and Physical Disabilities waiver)
- Nevada State Veterans Homes (Boulder City and Sparks): skilled nursing and memory care for veterans
- Nevada Care Connection caregiver support
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)
Help, advice & legal7 programs
Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.
- Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP), Nevada's SHIP for free Medicare counseling
- Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (Fernley and Boulder City): no-cost burial for veterans
- Nevada Veterans Service Officers: free help filing VA claims and appeals (NDVS VAST offices)
- Taxi Assistance Program (TAP) for Clark County seniors and people with disabilities
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Veterans3 programs
Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.
Nearby counties
Local programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.