Senior benefits in Nye County, Nevada

Nye County Senior Services runs senior centers in Beatty and Tonopah. Each center serves hot meals at the center and delivers meals to people at home. Call Senior Services in Tonopah at 775-482-7300. Other senior centers in Nye County include the Pahrump Valley Senior Citizens Center (775-727-5008) and the Amargosa Senior Center (775-372-5413). For help finding other aging and disability services, the Nevada Care Connection Resource Center run by Jewish Family Service Agency serves Nye County at 702-933-1191.

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

In this county: Senior center meals are usually free or donation-based for older adults; ask the center about any age or sign-up rules. Medicaid long-term care eligibility is decided by the State of Nevada.

Nye County Health & Human Services runs a Basic Assistance program for eligible Nye County residents in a crunch. Depending on grant funds, it can help with food, transportation costs for medical appointments, rent, utilities, deposits, medication, child care and hygiene kits. To apply, complete a Nye County Assistance Application with the documents it asks for, then call the Pahrump office at 775-751-7095 (250 N. Highway 160, Suite 1) or the Tonopah office at 775-482-8125 (101 Radar Road) to schedule an appointment. Offices are open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:15 to 12:45).

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Help depends on the availability of grant funds and on the county's eligibility review of each application; the page publishes no income limit or benefit amount. Not legal or financial advice.

Nye County Health & Human Services helps eligible people pay for medical and health care needs through its Medical Indigent Program. For people who qualify, the county will pay for inpatient medical care, emergency room treatment at facilities within Nye County, and certain pre-authorized outpatient procedures when funding is available. Other payers such as Medicaid, Medicare and insurance are used first. The program does not provide ongoing medical coverage and does not pay doctor fees or co-pays. Eligibility is decided under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 428 and is checked for each hospital admit. Call the Pahrump office at 775-751-7096.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Eligibility is decided by Nye County under NRS Chapter 428 and county rules at the time of each hospital admit; outpatient help depends on available funding.

Nye County Senior Services provides transportation for older adults and the general public in Beatty, Gabbs, Smoky Valley and Tonopah. It also runs a long-distance medical trip program that takes riders to larger cities for medical appointments. Call Senior Services in Tonopah at 775-482-7300 to schedule a ride and ask about fares or donations.

Estimated service value: $50–$1,000 a year

In this county: Service areas, schedules and fares are set by Nye County Senior Services; call ahead to schedule and ask about senior donations.