Fort Worth Benefits
Fort Worth calendar
Free events, sign-up windows and benefit deadlines in Fort Worth and Tarrant County — every item checked against its official source. Add any item to your own calendar so you do not miss it.
Sunday, Dec 6
Nothing scheduled.
Monday, Dec 7
Deadline: Medicare open enrollment ends
Last day to change Medicare plans for 2027. Free, unbiased help: Area Agency on Aging benefits counseling, 817-258-8000.
Tuesday, Dec 8
Nothing scheduled.
Wednesday, Dec 9
Nothing scheduled.
Thursday, Dec 10
Nothing scheduled.
Friday, Dec 11
Nothing scheduled.
Saturday, Dec 12
Nothing scheduled.
More coming up
Deadline: enroll by Dec 15 for Jan 1 coverage
HealthCare.gov plans you pick by December 15 start January 1. After that, coverage starts later.
Deadline: HealthCare.gov open enrollment ends
Last day to sign up for 2027 coverage on HealthCare.gov (outside a special enrollment period).
Always available
Free food near you — pantries & mobile markets
Tarrant Area Food Bank runs pantries and mobile markets every week across Tarrant County. See this week’s places and times on TAFB’s finder, or call 817-857-7100.
Help paying electric & utility bills — CEAP
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program takes applications year-round through the City of Fort Worth CAP office: 817-392-2276.
SNAP food benefits — apply any time
There is no deadline to apply for SNAP. Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1 for help with the form.
JPS Connection health coverage — enroll any time
County health coverage for Tarrant County residents without insurance. No enrollment window — call 817-702-1001 when you need it.
