Benefits
Fort Worth, Texas Benefits and Offices
This page gathers the local offices in Fort Worth 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 — 2901 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133
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 | 2901 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133 |
| 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 — 819 Taylor St, Rm 1-A-07 Federal Bldg, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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 | 819 Taylor St, Rm 1-A-07 Federal Bldg, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
| Phone | 18007721213 |
| 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 |
| Fax | 1-833-519-3211 |
| Source | Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
State benefits offices
HHSC Benefits Office — 1501 Circle Dr Ste 110, Fort Worth, TX 76119
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 | 1501 Circle Dr Ste 110, Fort Worth, TX 76119 |
| Phone | 817-321-8000 |
| 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 | 817-321-8067 |
| Tdd | 817-321-2345 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 2220 Mall Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76116
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 | 2220 Mall Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76116 |
| Phone | 817-625-2161 |
| 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 | 817-740-6399 |
| Tdd | 817-740-6215 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 4200 S. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76115
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 | 4200 S. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76115 |
| Phone | 817-927-2834 |
| 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 | 817-922-6353 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 4733 E Lancaster Ave Ste 101, Fort Worth, TX 76103
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 | 4733 E Lancaster Ave Ste 101, Fort Worth, TX 76103 |
| Phone | 817-536-3353 |
| 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 | 817-413-2150 |
| Tdd | 817-413-2160 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
HHSC Benefits Office — 7450 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
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 | 7450 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76116 |
| Phone | 817-563-3800 |
| 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 | 817-563-3995 |
| Tdd | 817-446-0674 |
| Source | Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Area Agency on Aging and aging services
Tarrant County Area Agency on Aging
Tarrant County Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and caregivers in Fort Worth 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 | 201 N. Rupert Street, Suite 107, Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
| Phone | 817-258-8102 |
| Services | Information and referral, Benefits counseling (including HICAP Medicare counseling), Caregiver support, Meals and care-at-home referrals |
| Counties served | Tarrant |
| Source | Tarrant County 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.