Financial Assistance

GCPD does not have programs that provide financial assistance to people with disabilities. Some resources below may provide what you are looking for.

Social Security

• Offers different benefit programs for people with disabilities such as:
  • Social Supplemental Income (SSI) for those without qualifying work credits.
  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for those with qualifying work credits.
  • Social Security Survivor Benefits for dependents of adults that have passed away.
• Eligible applicants must have a qualifying disability as defined by Social Security which is determined through the Disability Determination Process. Make sure to check the listing of impairments to see if your disability meets criteria.
• Approved SSI applicants are automatically enrolled into Medicaid.
• After a mandatory waiting period, approved SSDI and Survivor Benefits are enrolled in Medicare Part A Hospital Benefits with the option to pay for additional Medicare coverage. Some beneficiaries may be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
• The Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) program provided through Disability Rights Texas can help Texans with disabilities keep their benefits when they start working.
• For more information contact Social Security Administration (SSA) at (800) 772-1213

Texas Resources

• Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program Savings Program for People with Disabilities
• Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Services Work Assistance Program for People with Disabilities
• Texas Workforce Commission Older Individuals who are Blind Supporting Vision Loss in Older Individuals
• Center for Independent Living Assistance with Independent Living
• Aging and Disability Resource Center Services for Aging and Disabilities
• Certificate of Deafness Tuition Waiver Tuition Coverage for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in Texas
• Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Telecommunication Support for Communication Barriers
• For other programs like utility, housing, or food assistance, call 211 or visit https://www.211texas.org/211/