Senior benefits in Gunnison County, Colorado
4
Local programs
11
Colorado programs
25
Federal programs
16
Categories
Last verified · September 27, 2026
Local starting point
Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning)
1-970-249-2436
See which of these Gunnison County programs you may qualify for.
Find my benefitsHelping others? Print the Gunnison County benefits checklist — free to hand out.
When benefit rules change, it’s tracked here
Income limits, new requirements, how to apply — see what’s changed across senior benefit programs, from the official source in plain English.
Programs run in Gunnison County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Gunnison County. Start here.
Elder Services in Gunnison County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Region 10 Area Agency on Aging) — Gunnison
CountyRegion 10 Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and over and their caregivers in Gunnison County. Services are offered on a donation basis and can include benefits counseling, in-home help, caregiver support, meals, transportation, legal help, Medicare counseling, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call 970-249-2436 to get connected.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Gunnison County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services) — Gunnison
CountyGunnison County Health and Human Services (220 N. Spruce St., Gunnison) is the local human services office for LEAP. Call 970-641-3244, or apply online through Colorado PEAK. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Gunnison County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Gunnison Valley Health) — Gunnison
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of Gunnison County can apply for financial assistance at Gunnison Valley Health for emergency and medically necessary care. Uninsured patients with incomes under 400% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify. Call a financial counselor at 970-642-4790 (Spanish: 970-641-7207).
Transportation in Gunnison County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Public Transit (Gunnison Valley RTA Senior Bus (with Gunnison Valley Health)) — Gunnison
CountyThe Gunnison Valley RTA and Gunnison Valley Health run a free Senior Transportation bus in Gunnison and within 3 miles of city limits, seven days a week. Call 970-596-6700 at least two hours ahead. For trips elsewhere in the RTA area, or to appointments in Montrose and Grand Junction, call the Crested Butte Senior Van at 970-275-4768 at least 7 days ahead.
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Gunnison 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.
Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services)
Gunnison Valley Health
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Gunnison Valley Health)
Gunnison Valley RTA Senior Bus (with Gunnison Valley Health)
Runs: Senior & Public Transit (Gunnison Valley RTA Senior Bus (with Gunnison Valley Health))
Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Region 10 Area Agency on Aging)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Gunnison 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.