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Wyoming · Everything here is free · Reviewed July 2026
If you or someone you love is getting older in Wyoming and money for care is tight, take a breath — help exists, and much of it is free. This page is for older adults who have Medicare, Medicaid, or both, and who can't afford to pay privately for senior living.
Not sure where to start? Call for free1-855-294-2127For Wyoming Medicaid questions and member help. TTY 1-855-329-5205.
Wyoming is a big, spread-out state, and finding help can feel especially hard when the nearest office is a long drive away. The good news: most of the programs below can be reached by phone, from wherever you are. Families call us worried and tired all the time — about a parent coming home from the hospital, about a fixed income that no longer covers the basics. Whatever brought you here, these resources are run or funded by the state and trusted nonprofits, and they're here for exactly this.
You don't have to solve everything today. One call is a good start.
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Still not sure? Just make the call above — they'll help you figure it out. One call is a great start.
Start here for most families
Here's something many families don't realize: Medicaid can help pay for care in your own home, not just in a nursing home. Wyoming does this through the Community Choices Waiver (CCW).
Ask specifically about the Community Choices Waiver. There can be a waiting list, so apply early.
Ask specifically about the Community Choices Waiver. There can be a waiting list, so apply early.
Medicaid generally doesn't pay the rent portion of assisted living, though the waiver may cover care services in some community-based settings.
Wyoming’s program is simply called Wyoming Medicaid, run by the Wyoming Department of Health. It covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and long-term care — both in nursing facilities and, through a waiver, at home.
Who qualifies? It depends on your income, your assets, and your care needs. People who are 65+ or who need long-term care have special rules that often let you keep more income and savings than you'd expect. These limits change every year, so please don't rule yourself out — call and check.
Apply for Wyoming Medicaid
Apply online through the Wyoming Department of Health — look for "Apply for Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP".
Call with questions about applying.
Application help through your local senior center or the Community Living Section
You can also get application help through your local senior center or the Community Living Section.
If you're applying because you need long-term care, say so from the start — it puts you on the right track.
If you're on Medicare
If you have Medicare and a modest income, don't skip this part.
Apply through Wyoming Medicaid or the Department of Health, or ask WSHIIP to help.
Apply for the prescription drug subsidy through Social Security.
WSHIIP counselors can check all of these with you.
The Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Program (WSHIIP) gives free, one-on-one Medicare help from trained counselors who don't sell insurance. They can compare drug plans, sort out a confusing bill, help with appeals, and check whether you qualify for programs that lower your costs.
This is one of the most useful calls a Wyoming senior on Medicare can make.
Everyday essentials
SNAP (food stamps)
Helps buy groceries — apply through the Wyoming Department of Family Services.
Your local senior center runs home-delivered meals and senior center lunches — reach them through the Community Living Section or the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116).
Dial 211 for local food pantries.
If rent is a struggle or your home no longer feels safe, help exists. The Community Living Section and your local senior center can point you to senior housing and home repair or weatherization programs. Wyoming's LIEAP program helps with heating bills, through the Department of Family Services. If you're facing eviction, the legal help below can step in.
Can point you to senior housing and home repair or weatherization programs.
Dial 211 for local housing options.
Guidance & protection
Wyoming's senior services are coordinated through the Community Living Section of the state Aging Division, along with local senior centers in nearly every community. They can connect you to home-delivered meals, senior center meals, rides, in-home help, and caregiver support.
Also reachable at 307-777-7995. Connects you to senior services statewide.
Call to reach the senior services nearest you.
Free civil legal help to residents who qualify — including help with public benefits, housing, and consumer problems that often affect older adults. Monday–Friday; Spanish spoken.
If you suspect an older adult is being abused, neglected, or financially exploited, contact Adult Protective Services through the Wyoming Department of Family Services, or in an emergency call 911. You can also reach the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for concerns in a care facility.
If you or a loved one lives in a nursing home or assisted living facility and something isn't right, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a free advocate who works for the resident — not the facility. They help resolve complaints about care, dignity, and rights.
Reach the Ombudsman program through the Aging Division, or for the regional offices.
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
Use the national locator to find ombudsman contacts.
Dial 211 (or 211.org) for a real person who knows Wyoming resources.
To reach your local senior services.
Apply for Medicaid at health.wyo.gov, or call Wyoming Medicaid at 1-855-294-2127 with questions.
Call for free1-855-294-2127It's the state's Medicaid program, run by the Wyoming Department of Health, for people with limited income and resources. It covers health care and long-term care.
No. Medicare does not pay for room and board in assisted living. Medicaid's Community Choices Waiver can pay for care services at home or in the community, which helps many people avoid a nursing home.
Yes. These programs are built for people living on Social Security or a small pension. A single phone call is the best way to learn what you qualify for.
Yes. The QMB Medicare Savings Program can pay your Part B premium (about $185/month) plus deductibles and copays. Apply through Wyoming Medicaid or ask WSHIIP.
Care at home brings aides and services to you — through the Community Choices Waiver — so you can stay in your own place. A nursing home provides 24-hour care and is covered by Medicaid when medically needed. The Community Living Section can help you weigh the choice.
Yes. WSHIIP (1-800-856-4398), the Community Living Section (1-800-442-2766), and Legal Aid of Wyoming (1-877-432-9955) are all free.
Looking for help is the hardest step, and you've taken it. Please make one call today and let a real person guide you the rest of the way. These programs exist because Wyoming wants its older residents cared for with dignity.
Program details, income limits, and contact information can change. The agencies linked above can confirm the most current specifics for your situation. This page is for general information and isn't legal or financial advice.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Program details, income limits, and contact information can change — the linked agencies confirm the most current specifics.