Benefits

Houston, Texas Benefits and Offices

This page gathers the local offices in Houston 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 — 1014 W Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

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.

Social Security Administration — 13302 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077-3504

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.

Social Security Administration — 16200 Dillard Dr, Houston, TX 77040

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.

Social Security Administration — 5414 Aldine Mail Rd, Houston, TX 77039

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.

Social Security Administration — 8989 Lakes at 610 Dr, Houston, TX 77054

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.

State benefits offices

HHSC Benefits Office — 10060 Fuqua, Houston, TX 77089

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 10202 I-10 East, Houston, TX 77029

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 13838 Buffalo Spdwy, Houston, TX 77045

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 1421 Little York, Houston, TX 77093

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 1425 E 40th Street, Houston, TX 77022

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 2110 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 2133 Highway 6 South, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77077

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 220 Meadowfern, Houston, TX 77067

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 3880 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77022

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 8511 N. Houston Rosslyn Road, Houston, TX 77088

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.

HHSC Benefits Office — 9450 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX 77036

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.

Area Agency on Aging and aging services

Harris County Aging and Disability Resource Center

The Harris County Aging and Disability Resource Center helps older adults and people with disabilities in Houston find care at home, benefits, and local services. Call to ask what help fits your needs.

Harris County Area Agency on Aging

Harris County Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and caregivers in Houston 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.

Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging

Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and caregivers in Houston 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.

Texas Gulf Coast Aging and Disability Resource Center

The Texas Gulf Coast Aging and Disability Resource Center helps people around Houston and Galveston find care at home, benefits, and local services. Call to ask what help fits your needs.

Benefits across Texas

Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the Texas benefits page.