Senior benefits in Webb County, Texas

Webb County's CEAP is delivered through Webb County Community Action Agency (WCCAA), a county-government CAA. WCCAA provides utility bill payment assistance for electricity, gas, and propane; energy crisis assistance; and energy education. Eligibility at 150% FPL. Apply through the Webb County Community Action Agency — Fernando Salinas Community Center, 520 Reynolds Street, 2nd floor, Laredo, or the CAA main building at 111 Camino Nuevo Road (Hwy 359) — or call 956-523-4222. Program details and the CEAP application Q&A are on the county's Social Services / Utility Assistance page.

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

In this county: Webb CEAP via Webb County's own Community Action Agency (county-government CAA).

Webb County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) Webb County Community Action Agency (956-523-4222) for CEAP utility; (2) STDC AAA for senior services (800-292-5426); (3) Webb County CIHCP for healthcare (956-523-4150); (4) regional transit operator; (5) Catholic Charities of Laredo; (6) Salvation Army Laredo. Dial 211 for general referrals.

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

The Webb County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61. Eligibility: Webb County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Laredo — the two major Laredo hospitals serving the entire South Texas border region as regional tertiary referrals. Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Laredo are the regional tertiary referral hospitals — both have Patient Financial Assistance Programs (typically 200% FPL or broader). Apply by calling Webb County at 956-523-4150.

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

In this county: Webb CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Laredo — the two major Laredo hospitals serving the entire South Texas border region as regional tertiary referrals. Laredo Medical Center + Doctors Hospital of Laredo are regional tertiary referrals.

STDC AAA serves Webb County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of the 4-county South Texas border region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, In-Home Support, and Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Apply by calling STDC AAA at 800-292-5426 or 956-722-3995.

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

El Metro Transit provides fixed-route bus service across Laredo and El Lift ADA paratransit. Seniors 60+ qualify for reduced fares. ADA-eligible riders qualify for El Lift paratransit. Apply at elmetro.com or by calling 956-795-2280.

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

In this county: Webb/Laredo transit. El Metro fixed-route + El Lift paratransit. cityoflaredo.com is the City of Laredo's official domain (auto-allowed under .gov? No — .com needs allowlist or .gov subdomain).