Senior benefits in Arapahoe County, Colorado
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Local programs
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Colorado programs
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Federal programs
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Categories
Last verified · September 27, 2026
Local starting point
Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging
1-303-480-6700
See which of these Arapahoe County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Arapahoe County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Arapahoe County. Start here.
Elder Services in Arapahoe County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (DRCOG Area Agency on Aging) — Arapahoe
CountyThe Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging serves Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties, including Arapahoe 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
Energy Assistance in Arapahoe County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Arapahoe County Department of Human Services) — Arapahoe
CountyThe Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps Arapahoe County households pay part of their winter heating costs and can help with heating-system repair. Arapahoe County's LEAP page directs applicants to the state LEAP program run with Discover Goodwill; questions go to LEAPhelp@goodwillcolorado.org or 866-432-8435. Apply online through Colorado PEAK or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Arapahoe County
Hospital Financial Assistance (AdventHealth Littleton) — Arapahoe
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of Arapahoe County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at AdventHealth Littleton for emergency and medically necessary care. AdventHealth covers 100% of the bill for emergency or medically necessary care when household income is at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline, with an application. Call AdventHealth Littleton at 303-734-2054 to speak with a financial counselor.
Transportation in Arapahoe County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior and disability rides (Via Mobility Services) — Arapahoe
CountyArapahoe County's Senior Resources page points older adults to Via Mobility Services, which has wheelchair-accessible vehicles for trips to medical appointments, dining centers, grocery stores, and food banks. Sign up by calling 303-447-2848 (Español: 303-444-3043).
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Arapahoe County
Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.
Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (DRCOG Area Agency on Aging)
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services / Colorado LEAP
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Arapahoe County Department of Human Services)
AdventHealth Littleton
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (AdventHealth Littleton)
Via Mobility Services (listed by Arapahoe County Community Resources)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Arapahoe County and across the rest of Colorado. Full details are on the Colorado benefits page.
Cash Assistance
- Old Age Pension (OAP) cash assistanceState$600–$12,384/yrOfficial source →
Elder Services
- Colorado SHIP — free Medicare counselingState$100–$2,000/yrOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- LEAP — Low-income Energy Assistance ProgramState$200–$1,000/yrOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)State$300–$3,500/yrOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Health First Colorado (Medicaid) for people 65+, blind, or disabledState$2,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income SeniorsState$300–$2,000/yrOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrOfficial source →
- Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) Waiver — home and community-based servicesState$5,000–$30,000/yrOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federal$2,400–$2,435/yrOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI-1)State$2,100–$5,200/yrOfficial source →
Supportive Services
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federalup to $1,125/yrOfficial source →
- Property Tax Deferral Program (seniors and active military)State$500–$3,000/yrOfficial source →
- Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) RebateState$100–$1,178/yrOfficial source →
- Senior Property Tax Exemption (Homestead Exemption)State$300–$900/yrOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrOfficial source →
Nearby counties
County programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.