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San Antonio Senior Resources

Coverage is only part of aging well in San Antonio. This page lists the San Antonio senior resources people ask us about most: benefits counseling, transportation, meal delivery, and the hospital systems that shape which Medicare networks make sense for you.

We keep this list current because these questions come up in nearly every plan review we do. If you need something you don't see here, call us and we'll point you to the right office.

  • Benefits counseling and Medicare help
  • Senior centers, VIA transit and meal programs
  • Local hospitals and community clinics
The River Walk and downtown San Antonio skyline near Hemisfair at golden hour

Benefits counseling and Medicare help

  • Bexar County Area Agency on Aging

    Part of the Alamo Area Council of Governments. Free benefits counseling on Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care planning for Bexar County residents.

  • Texas Health and Human Services benefits

    Applications and eligibility rules for Medicaid, SNAP and other state programs seniors in San Antonio often rely on.

  • Social Security Administration, San Antonio field offices

    Retirement and disability benefits, Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment, and Extra Help applications for prescription costs.

Senior centers, transit and daily living

  • City of San Antonio senior centers

    Neighborhood centers around the city offering congregate meals, exercise classes and social activities for older adults.

  • VIA Metropolitan Transit and VIA Link

    Fixed-route buses across San Antonio plus VIA Link on-demand rides for seniors and riders who can't use a standard bus stop.

  • Meals on Wheels San Antonio

    Home-delivered meals and regular wellness checks for homebound seniors throughout Bexar County.

Local health systems

  • Methodist Healthcare and Baptist Health System

    The two largest hospital networks in San Antonio. Confirm your hospital is in-network before you pick a Medicare Advantage plan.

  • University Health and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa

    Community hospitals and clinics, including sliding-fee primary care, serving neighborhoods across the city.

  • Audie Murphy VA Hospital

    VA care for San Antonio veterans, including many retirees from Joint Base San Antonio who also carry TRICARE for Life.

Check your hospital before you switch plans

Provider networks change every year. If you're on Medicare Advantage in San Antonio, confirm Methodist Healthcare or Baptist Health System is still in-network for the new plan year.

Some programs can lower your drug costs

Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs reduce Part D costs for people who qualify by income. We can walk you through whether you're likely to qualify.

San Antonio Senior Insurance is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. This directory is provided as 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, or review your plan while we're at it.