Senior benefits in Mason County, Texas

Mason County's energy bill help (CEAP) is run by Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) in San Saba. It provides case management, energy education and financial help so low-income households can keep up with electricity, gas and propane bills, including help in an energy emergency. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines; older adults, people with disabilities and families with young children get priority. Call 325-372-5167 (toll-free 866-372-5167) or the TDHCA CEAP line at 800-525-0657.

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

In this county: Hill Country Community Action Association is the TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for Mason County (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.

Mason County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) CVCAA for CEAP utility (325-653-2411) or TDHCA-coordinated subrecipient; (2) CVCOG AAA for senior services (1-877-944-9666); (3) Mason County CIHCP / Shannon for healthcare (325-347-5253); (4) CVTD for transportation (rural FREE rides); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of San Angelo; (6) Salvation Army San Angelo. Dial 211 for general referrals.

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

The Mason County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility: Mason County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. Covers physician services, lab/x-ray, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient/outpatient hospital services through participating providers. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Hill Country Memorial Hospital (Fredericksburg) is the nearest hospital; CVTD demand-response rides available. Shannon Medical Center (San Angelo) is the regional tertiary referral hospital for the entire Concho Valley. Apply by calling Mason County at 325-347-5253.

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

In this county: Mason CIHCP at 21% FPL. Hill Country Memorial Hospital (Fredericksburg) is the nearest hospital; CVTD demand-response rides available. Shannon Medical Center (San Angelo) is the regional tertiary referral; CVTD demand-response can transport CIHCP enrollees to San Angelo at no cost (rural FREE program).

CVCOG AAA serves Mason County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Information & Referral (coordinated with 2-1-1 Texas of the Concho Valley), resource database, education and outreach, Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Transportation (coordinated with CVTD), Caregiver Support, Health Programs, Ombudsman, ADRC intake, and Benefits Counseling (Medicare). Apply by calling CVCOG AAA at 325-223-5704 or 1-877-944-9666. Office: 5430 Link Road, San Angelo TX 76904.

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

Concho Valley Transit District (CVTD) is the regional transit operator serving 13 counties of central and western Texas including Mason. CVTD's senior fare structure is DISTINCTIVE: reduced fares are available for seniors AGE 65+, students, military, persons with disabilities, and Medicare card holders. EVEN BETTER for rural counties — rural clients (in Mason and 12 other CVTD counties, EXCLUDING Brady On-Demand) ride at NO COST. CVTD's 5310-grant Elderly & Disabled program gives free curb-to-curb rides to people 65+ and people with disabilities when grant funding is available — CVTD says the program is temporary and not always available, so call 325-947-8729 to ask. Riders 60 and over can also get Area Agency on Aging trips within the service area (325-223-5704, toll-free 1-877-944-9666). CVTD operates fixed-route bus service within San Angelo (Tom Green County), demand-response across the rural counties, and ADA paratransit for eligible riders. Apply for senior reduced fare ID or paratransit eligibility at the CVTD office (510 N. Chadbourne, San Angelo TX 76903) or call CVTD Customer Service. Mason residents typically use demand-response for medical trips to San Angelo (Shannon Medical Center) or local errands.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,500 a year