Senior benefits in Maverick County, Texas

Maverick County's energy bill help (CEAP) is assigned by TDHCA to Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT). CEAP pays toward electric, natural gas and propane bills based on the past 12 months of bills, helps in an energy crisis (lost or threatened service during extreme summer or winter weather, a declared disaster, or a life-threatening situation), and can repair heating and cooling equipment. Priority goes to households with the least income and highest energy costs, and to people age 60 and over, people with disabilities and families with children age 5 or under. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines; the yearly allocation limit is $1,800 (0-50% FPL), $1,500 (51-75% FPL) or $1,200 (76-150% FPL). Call CCSCT at 830-303-4376 (main office, Seguin) or 830-767-2019 (CEAP office), or the TDHCA CEAP line at 800-525-0657. South Texas heat makes cooling-crisis help especially relevant.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,800 a year

In this county: TDHCA's Help for Texans lookup and its subrecipient list both assign Maverick County CEAP to CCSCT, but CCSCT's own utility-assistance page lists Maverick under CSBG only, not CEAP. Call CCSCT (830-303-4376) or TDHCA (800-525-0657) to confirm before applying.

Maverick County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) CCSCT or other CEAP subrecipient (830-379-9415); (2) MRGDC AAA for senior services (830-876-3533); (3) Maverick County CIHCP / Val Verde Regional / Uvalde Memorial for healthcare (830-773-2293); (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo or San Antonio; (5) Salvation Army Del Rio or Uvalde. Dial 211 for general referrals.

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

The Maverick County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Maverick County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center (Eagle Pass); Maverick County Hospital District. For regional tertiary care, Uvalde Memorial Hospital and Val Verde Regional Medical Center (Del Rio) are the typical referral hospitals; San Antonio hospitals (University Health, CHRISTUS) for complex care. Apply by calling Maverick County at 830-773-2293.

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

In this county: Maverick CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center (Eagle Pass); Maverick County Hospital District. Val Verde Regional Medical Center (300% FPL FAP, Del Rio) is the regional generous referral.

MRGDC AAA serves Maverick County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of its 9-county Middle Rio Grande border region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and ADRC intake. Apply by calling MRGDC AAA at 830-876-3533. Office: 307 W Nopal Street, Carrizo Springs TX 78834.

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

Middle Rio Grande Transit is the demand-response rural public transit serving Maverick County, operated by MRGDC. The region includes the Texas-Mexico border cities of Eagle Pass (Maverick), Del Rio (Val Verde), and Crystal City (Zavala). Demand-response service requires advance reservation. Senior fares are typically reduced. Apply for transit through MRGDC at 830-876-3533.

Estimated service value: $100–$1,500 a year