Senior benefits in Douglas 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 Douglas County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Douglas County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Douglas County. Start here.
Elder Services in Douglas 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) — Douglas
CountyThe Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging serves Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties, including Douglas 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 Douglas County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Douglas County Department of Human Services) — Douglas
CountyDouglas County Human Services helps residents apply for the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which helps pay winter heating costs. LEAP runs November 1 through April 30. Applications are processed by Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado — apply online at Colorado PEAK, call Douglas County at 303-688-4825 to have an application mailed, or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Douglas County
Hospital Financial Assistance (AdventHealth Castle Rock) — Douglas
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of Douglas County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at AdventHealth Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock at 720-455-8105 to speak with a financial counselor.
Transportation in Douglas County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior and disability rides (Douglas County ride assistance) — Douglas
CountyDouglas County helps older adults, people with disabilities, and lower-income residents find rides, including county-subsidized trips. Residents may qualify if they are 60 or older, living with a disability, or have income below the county's limit. Funds are limited. Call Resource Navigation at 303-814-4300.
$150–$1,500/yr
In this county: County-subsidized rides are limited and availability is not guaranteed; the county sets eligibility.
Local agencies serving Douglas 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)
Douglas County Department of Human Services / Colorado LEAP
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Douglas County Department of Human Services)
AdventHealth Castle Rock
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (AdventHealth Castle Rock)
Douglas County Community Services
Runs: Senior and disability rides (Douglas County ride assistance)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Douglas 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.