Senior benefits in Broomfield 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 the City and County of Broomfield. 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

Broomfield residents apply for the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) to get help paying winter heating costs. Apply online through Colorado PEAK, email or mail an application to the LEAP processing center (PO Box 39200, Colorado Springs, CO 80949), or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to apply over the phone. For application status, call 1-888-775-5327. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.

$200–$1,000/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of the City and County of Broomfield can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital (11820 Destination Drive, Broomfield) for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size under the UCHealth financial assistance policy. Call UCHealth Financial Counseling at 855.843.3547 or apply online.

Broomfield Easyride gives door-to-door rides to Broomfield residents over 60 and adults with disabilities. Riders must register first. Book at least three business days ahead; trips outside Broomfield are for medical appointments only. Call 303-464-5534 to register or reserve a ride.

$150–$1,500/yr