Medicare.gov
Know the limits of Medicare coverage
Medicare is health insurance, not a rent benefit. It does not pay ordinary independent-living housing costs or ongoing non-medical long-term care.
Open official resource ↗U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Find affordable housing resources for older adults
HUD’s Section 202 program supports rental housing for qualifying low-income adults age 62 and older. It is separate from ordinary market-rate independent living.
Open official resource ↗HUD Resource Locator
Search HUD housing resources near you
Use the federal resource locator to find public housing agencies and affordable elderly or special-needs housing.
Open official resource ↗Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Find Texas rental and affordable-housing help
TDHCA’s Help for Texans tool routes residents to local reduced-rent housing, rental assistance, public housing authorities, and accessibility resources. Eligibility and availability vary.
Open official resource ↗U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Check VA Aid and Attendance eligibility
Qualified veterans and survivors who already receive a VA pension may be eligible for an additional monthly payment when they need help with daily activities.
Open official resource ↗Benefit rules and facility participation can change. These links are planning resources, not an eligibility decision or financial advice.