Benefits
El Paso, Texas Benefits and Offices
This page gathers the local offices in El Paso where older adults can apply for benefits and get free help: Social Security, Texas Health and Human Services benefits offices, Medicaid help, the Area Agency on Aging, and free Medicare counseling through HICAP. Statewide programs are listed on the Texas benefits page.
Social Security offices
Social Security Administration — 11111 Gateway W Blvd, El Paso, TX 79935
This Social Security office helps people with retirement, disability, and SSI benefits. Staff can help you apply, check a claim, sign up for Medicare, or replace a card. Bring a photo ID and any letters Social Security sent you. The agency makes all benefit decisions.
| Agency | Social Security Administration |
| Address | 11111 Gateway W Blvd, El Paso, TX 79935 |
| Services | Retirement and disability benefit help, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) help, Medicare sign-up help, Social Security cards and records |
| Source | Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Social Security Administration — 600 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
This Social Security office helps people with retirement, disability, and SSI benefits. Staff can help you apply, check a claim, sign up for Medicare, or replace a card. Bring a photo ID and any letters Social Security sent you. The agency makes all benefit decisions.
| Agency | Social Security Administration |
| Address | 600 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Phone | 18669646229 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday closed |
| Services | Retirement and disability benefit help, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) help, Medicare sign-up help, Social Security cards and records |
| Source | Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
State benefits offices
HHSC Benefits Office — 11295 Edgemere, El Paso, TX 79936
This Texas Health and Human Services benefits office takes applications for SNAP food help, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and cash help for families. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) |
| Address | 11295 Edgemere, El Paso, TX 79936 |
| Phone | 915-593-0272 |
| Services | SNAP food benefits applications, Medicaid applications (families and children), Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid for the elderly and people with disabilities, Cash Help for Families (TANF) |
| Fax | 915-598-5372 |
| Tdd | 915-629-3243 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 1314 Lomaland, El Paso, TX 79935
This Texas Health and Human Services benefits office takes applications for SNAP food help, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and cash help for families. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) |
| Address | 1314 Lomaland, El Paso, TX 79935 |
| Phone | 915-595-6711 |
| Services | SNAP food benefits applications, Medicaid applications (families and children), Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid for the elderly and people with disabilities, Cash Help for Families (TANF) |
| Fax | 915-598-8851 |
| Tdd | 915-599-5293 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 2300 E Yandell, El Paso, TX 79903
This Texas Health and Human Services benefits office takes applications for SNAP food help, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and cash help for families. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) |
| Address | 2300 E Yandell, El Paso, TX 79903 |
| Phone | 915-534-7314 |
| Services | SNAP food benefits applications, Medicaid applications (families and children), Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid for the elderly and people with disabilities, Cash Help for Families (TANF) |
| Fax | 915-747-4599 |
| Tdd | 915-747-4509 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 5150 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
This Texas Health and Human Services benefits office takes applications for SNAP food help, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and cash help for families. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) |
| Address | 5150 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX 79905 |
| Phone | 915-772-8383 |
| Services | SNAP food benefits applications, Medicaid applications (families and children), Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid for the elderly and people with disabilities, Cash Help for Families (TANF) |
| Fax | 915-775-4469, 915-775-4446 |
| Tdd | 915-775-4593 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 7400 Diana, El Paso, TX 79904
This Texas Health and Human Services benefits office takes applications for SNAP food help, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and cash help for families. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) |
| Address | 7400 Diana, El Paso, TX 79904 |
| Phone | 915-759-7667 |
| Services | SNAP food benefits applications, Medicaid applications (families and children), Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid for the elderly and people with disabilities, Cash Help for Families (TANF) |
| Fax | 915-795-3499 |
| Tdd | 915-759-3498 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 7904 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79915
This Texas Health and Human Services benefits office takes applications for SNAP food help, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and cash help for families. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) |
| Address | 7904 Alameda, El Paso, TX 79915 |
| Phone | 915-858-9699 |
| Services | SNAP food benefits applications, Medicaid applications (families and children), Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid for the elderly and people with disabilities, Cash Help for Families (TANF) |
| Fax | 915-858-7777 |
| Tdd | 915-858-7799 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Area Agency on Aging and aging services
Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging
Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and caregivers in El Paso and the counties around it. Staff can explain your benefits, check programs that may lower your costs, and connect you with meals, rides, and help at home. Call before you visit to ask about hours and what to bring.
| Address | 8037 Lockheed, Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79925 |
| Phone | 915-533-0998 |
| Toll-free | 800-333-7082 |
| Services | Information and referral, Benefits counseling (including HICAP Medicare counseling), Caregiver support, Meals and care-at-home referrals |
| Counties served | Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio |
| Source | Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging (resources.hhs.texas.gov) — checked November 8, 2026 |
Benefits across Texas
Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the Texas benefits page.