Senior benefits in Archuleta County, Colorado
4
Local programs
11
Colorado programs
25
Federal programs
16
Categories
Last verified · September 27, 2026
Local starting point
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging
1-970-264-0501
See which of these Archuleta County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Archuleta County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Archuleta County. Start here.
Elder Services in Archuleta County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging) — Archuleta
CountySan Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging (Region 9) serves older adults and caregivers in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties, including Archuleta County. It offers Older Americans Act help for adults 60 and over — options counseling, benefits enrollment help, service vouchers, Medicare counseling, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call 970-264-0501 to get connected.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Archuleta County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Archuleta County Department of Human Services) — Archuleta
CountyColorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps pay part of winter heating costs. Residents of Archuleta County can get a LEAP application or help applying from the Archuleta County Department of Human Services. The state LEAP page says applications are taken November 1 through April 30. Call 970-264-2182, or apply online through Colorado PEAK.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Archuleta County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Pagosa Springs Medical Center) — Archuleta
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of Archuleta County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Pagosa Springs Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size. Options include Hospital Discounted Care, Medicaid application help, and a reduced-fee Financial Assistance Program. Call the billing department at 970-507-3939.
Transportation in Archuleta County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Mountain Express Transit (Archuleta County) — dial-a-ride and senior rides — Archuleta
CountyArchuleta County's Mountain Express Transit (MET) runs bus routes in and around Pagosa Springs plus a dial-a-ride / paratransit service for people who cannot reach a bus stop or have medical issues. Seniors over 60 can sign up to get discounted paratransit, free bus rides, and rides to the Senior Center for lunch. Call 970-264-2250 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a ride.
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Archuleta 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.
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging)
Archuleta County Department of Human Services
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Archuleta County Department of Human Services)
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Pagosa Springs Medical Center)
Archuleta County Mountain Express Transit
Runs: Mountain Express Transit
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Archuleta 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.