Senior benefits in Jackson County, Texas

Jackson County's CEAP is delivered through Crossroads Community Action (formerly Community Action Committee of Victoria, CACV). Crossroads Community Action provides utility bill payment assistance for electric, gas, and propane; energy crisis assistance; weatherization; and energy education. Eligibility at 150% FPL. Apply by calling Crossroads Community Action at 361-578-2989.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year

In this county: Jackson CEAP via Crossroads Community Action (formerly CACV) — the TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for Aransas, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Refugio and Victoria counties (TDHCA Help for Texans lookup and the TDHCA Subrecipient Contact List updated 2026-02-02, checked 2026-09-25). Funds are limited and run out during the program year, so apply early. Subrecipient assignments can change between program years — confirm with TDHCA at 800-525-0657 if unsure.

Jackson County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) CACV (361-578-2989) for CEAP utility; (2) GCRPC AAA (361-578-1587) for senior services; (3) Jackson County CIHCP for healthcare (361-782-3563); (4) GCRPC Transit (361-578-1587); (5) Catholic Charities of Victoria; (6) Salvation Army Victoria. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Estimated bill savings: $100–$1,800 a year

The Jackson County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61. Eligibility: Jackson County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Jackson Healthcare Center (Edna) — Jackson County Hospital District. Citizens Medical Center (county-owned) and DeTar Healthcare in Victoria are the regional tertiary referral hospitals — both have Patient Financial Assistance Programs (typically 200% FPL or broader). Apply by calling Jackson County at 361-782-3563.

Estimated bill savings: $1,000–$18,000 a year

In this county: Jackson CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Jackson Healthcare Center (Edna) — Jackson County Hospital District. Citizens Medical Center + DeTar (Victoria) are regional tertiary referrals.

GCRPC AAA serves Jackson County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, In-Home Support, and ADRC of the Golden Crescent. Apply by calling GCRPC AAA at 361-578-1587 (toll-free 800-574-9745) or the Information and Referral Line at 361-578-8775.

Estimated service value: $1,200–$4,500 a year

GCRPC Transit provides demand-response transit across Jackson County and the broader Golden Crescent region (Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Victoria). Inside Victoria, Victoria Transit operates fixed-route bus service with senior fare reductions. Seniors 60+ qualify for reduced fares; ADA-eligible riders also qualify for paratransit. Advance reservation typically required for demand-response rural rides. Apply at gcrpc.org or by calling 361-578-1587.

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