Resources
Senior Resources in San Antonio, TX
Insurance is only one piece of aging well in South Texas. This page collects local programs and agencies that San Antonio seniors often need: benefits counseling, transportation, county health services, and the hospital systems that determine which Medicare networks make sense.
These questions come up alongside plan reviews, so we keep the list in one place. If you need something that isn't here, call and ask. We'll point you toward the right office.
- Benefits counseling and Medicare help
- Transit, county services and daily living support
- Government offices and hospital systems
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Look up a plan type, an enrollment deadline or a question in plain English.
Benefits counseling and Medicare help
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Bexar Area Agency on Aging
Run by the Alamo Area Council of Governments. Free benefits counseling on Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care for Bexar County residents.
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Texas Health and Human Services
Applications and eligibility rules for Medicaid, the Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP and other state programs.
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Medicare.gov
The official plan finder, coverage rules and enrollment windows straight from CMS.
Transit, meals and daily living
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City of San Antonio senior centers
Neighborhood centers run by the city's Department of Human Services, with meals, exercise classes and social programs for older adults.
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VIA Metropolitan Transit and VIAtrans
Fixed-route buses across San Antonio, plus VIAtrans paratransit for riders who cannot use a standard bus route.
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Meals on Wheels San Antonio
Home-delivered meals and regular check-ins for homebound seniors throughout Bexar County.
Government offices and hospital systems
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Social Security Administration, San Antonio offices
Retirement and disability benefits, Part A and Part B enrollment, and Extra Help applications at local San Antonio field offices.
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Texas Department of Insurance
State regulator for insurance complaints, agent license lookups, and consumer protection questions.
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Methodist Healthcare, Baptist Health System and University Health
The largest hospital systems in San Antonio. Confirm yours is in-network before choosing a Medicare Advantage plan.
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Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital
VA care for San Antonio veterans, including many Joint Base San Antonio retirees who also carry TRICARE for Life.
Check your hospital before you switch plans
Networks change every year. If you use Medicare Advantage in San Antonio, confirm your UT Health San Antonio or Methodist Hospital doctor is still in-network for the new plan year.
Programs can lower your drug costs
Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs reduce Part D costs for qualifying incomes. 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.