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McAllen, Texas Benefits and Offices

This page gathers the local offices in McAllen 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 — 3004 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78501

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.

AgencySocial Security Administration
Address3004 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78501
Phone1-855-886-9628
HoursMonday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday closed
ServicesRetirement and disability benefit help, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) help, Medicare sign-up help, Social Security cards and records
Fax1-833-436-4145
SourceSocial Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026

State benefits offices

HHSC Benefits Office — 4501 W Bus Hwy 83, McAllen, TX 78501

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.

AgencyTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Address4501 W Bus Hwy 83, McAllen, TX 78501
Phone956-971-1346
ServicesSNAP 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)
Fax956-971-1297
Fax noteThe HHSC finder lists this one office twice, once per program group, with the same fax and TDD but two phone numbers: 956-971-1346 (Medicare Savings Programs / Medicaid for the elderly and people with disabilities, recorded above) and 956-630-9441 (SNAP / TANF / Medicaid for families and children).
Tdd956-971-1235
SourceTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (www.yourtexasbenefits.com) — checked November 9, 2026

Benefits across Texas

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

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