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Senior benefits in Mineral County, Nevada

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Seniors in Mineral County, Nevada, and the family members who help them, can look into several kinds of benefit help. Close to home, the Senior Services Program (Mineral County Care and Share) is a local starting point. Financial Assistance through Mt. Grant General Hospital may also help with medical costs. Across Nevada, programs include Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled (MAABD), Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP food assistance, and the Nevada Energy Assistance Program. The Community Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) offers in-home services, and Nevada Care Connection supports caregivers. The Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) gives free Medicare counseling. Federal programs also apply to many older adults in the county. 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 who is eligible.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

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Programs run in Mineral County

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

Elder Services in Mineral County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Senior Services Program (Mineral County Care and Share) — Mineral

County · Nevada

The Mineral County Senior Services Program serves people 60 years of age and older, their dependents, and caregivers. Services include nutrition (congregate meals in Hawthorne and Mina, plus Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors), transportation, advocacy, social activities, education, and referral. The office is at 975 K Street in Hawthorne. For free help finding other services, call Nevada Care Connection (Access to Healthcare Network) at 877-861-1893. Call Senior Services at 775-945-5519.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-775-945-5519Last verified · October 5, 2026

Healthcare in Mineral County

Financial Assistance (Mt. Grant General Hospital) — Mineral

County · Nevada

Mt. Grant General Hospital in Hawthorne has a Financial Assistance Policy that gives eligible patients partly or fully discounted emergency or medically necessary care at the hospital, the Lefa L. Seran nursing home, and the Mt. Grant Rural Health Clinic. Discounts are based on income and Federal Poverty Level guidelines, and uninsured patients who pay their statement in full get a 50% discount. Payment plans are available. Get an application at 200 S. A St. or have one mailed. Call the Insurance Office at 775-945-2461 ext. 249.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-775-945-2461Last verified · September 30, 2026

Transportation in Mineral County

RSVP Escorted Transportation (Nevada Rural Counties RSVP) — Mineral

County · Nevada

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP volunteers give safe, escorted, door-to-door rides for seniors and adults with disabilities in Mineral 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. The Mineral County Senior Services Program in Hawthorne also lists transportation for people 60 and older; call 775-945-5519. Call RSVP at 775-687-4680 to ask for a ride.

Estimated service value: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-775-687-4680Last verified · October 10, 2026

Local agencies serving Mineral 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.

Nevada and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Mineral 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.

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.

Care at home & long-term care6 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal7 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

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.

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