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Houston Senior Resources
Insurance is only one part of aging well in Houston. This page gathers the local programs and agencies our clients ask about most, from benefits counseling and METRO transit to the hospital systems that decide which Medicare networks actually make sense in Harris County.
We keep this list current because the same questions come up during nearly every Medicare review. If you need something that isn't listed here, call us and we'll point you toward the right office.
- Benefits counseling and Medicare help
- Senior centers, METRO transit, and meal programs
- Harris County hospitals and community clinics
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Benefits counseling and Medicare help
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
Free benefits counseling for Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care questions for seniors across Harris County.
Texas Health and Human Services
State agency handling Medicaid, SNAP, and long-term care applications for Texas seniors, including the Houston region.
Social Security Administration, Houston field offices
Retirement and disability benefits, Part A and Part B enrollment, and Extra Help applications.
Senior centers, transit, and daily living
Houston senior activity centers
Congregate meals, exercise classes, and social programming for older adults across Houston, from the Third Ward to Bellaire.
METRO Houston
Fixed-route buses, light rail, and METROLift paratransit for riders across Harris County who cannot use standard buses.
Meals on Wheels Houston
Home-delivered meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors throughout the Houston area.
Local hospital systems
Houston Methodist
A major Houston hospital system with locations across the metro. Confirm it's in-network before choosing a Medicare Advantage plan.
Memorial Hermann
A full-service hospital system with specialty clinics throughout Harris and Fort Bend counties.
Texas Medical Center clinics
One of the largest medical complexes in the world, home to dozens of specialty practices seniors depend on.
Check your hospital before you switch plans
Networks change every plan year. If you use Medicare Advantage in Houston, confirm your Houston Methodist or Memorial Hermann location is still in-network before the new plan year starts.
Programs can lower your drug costs
Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs reduce Part D costs for qualifying incomes. We can tell you fast if you are likely to qualify.
Houston Senior Insurance is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. This directory is a community reference; contact each organization directly for current hours, eligibility, and services.
Questions about a program or your coverage?
We'll help you figure out which office to call, and review your Medicare plan while we're at it.