Senior benefits in Adams County, Colorado

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging serves Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties, including Adams County. It funds and runs Older Americans Act services for adults 60 and older and family caregivers — information and assistance, options counseling and case management, Medicare counseling (SHIP), caregiver support, the long-term care ombudsman, and no-cost rides. Call information and assistance at 303-480-6700.

$200–$2,000/yr

Adams County Human Services takes applications for the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which helps pay part of winter heating costs and can help repair or replace a broken heating system. Applications are accepted November 1 through April 30. Apply online through Colorado PEAK, drop off a paper application at Adams County Human Services by drop box, mail it to 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234, or email it, or call the Heat Help line at 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to apply by phone. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.

$200–$1,000/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Adams County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton for emergency and medically necessary care. Financial assistance is based on household income and size under the Intermountain Health financial assistance policy. Apply online in MyChart, in person, or by mail, or call 866-665-2636 about payment options.

The Adams County Community Transit Program gives free rides to Adams County residents who are 60 or older or have a disability — for personal needs, groceries, medical appointments, and more. Rides stay within Adams County except for medical trips. Reserve an A-Lift ride by calling 303-447-9636.

$150–$1,500/yr