Senior benefits in Jackson County, Colorado
4
Local programs
11
Colorado programs
25
Federal programs
16
Categories
Last verified · September 27, 2026
Local starting point
Vintage — Area Agency on Aging (Northwest Colorado Council of Governments)
1-970-455-1067
See which of these Jackson County programs you may qualify for.
Find my benefitsHelping others? Print the Jackson 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 Jackson County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Jackson County. Start here.
Elder Services in Jackson County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Vintage, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments) — Jackson
CountyVintage is the Area Agency on Aging for Jackson County. It serves adults 60 and over and caregivers with Medicare counseling (SHIP), caregiver support, in-home help and chore vouchers, dental and transportation vouchers, meals, legal help, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call 970-455-1067 to get connected.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Jackson County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Grand County Department of Human Services (serving Jackson County)) — Jackson
CountyGrand County Human Services serves Jackson County residents, including LEAP heating assistance. Call 970-725-3331, or visit the Walden satellite office at 350 McKinley St. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. You can also apply online through Colorado PEAK. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Jackson County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Middle Park Health) — Jackson
CountyJackson County has no hospital. Middle Park Health runs North Park Medical Center, a clinic in Walden, and its nearest hospital is in Kremmling. Uninsured and underinsured patients can apply for Middle Park Health financial assistance. Call the Kremmling hospital at 970-724-3442.
Transportation in Jackson County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Public Transit (Jackson County Council on Aging rides and Vintage transportation voucher) — Jackson
CountyIn Jackson County, the Jackson County Council on Aging's senior center in Walden provides transportation. Vintage, the local Area Agency on Aging, also offers a transportation voucher for adults 60 and older that pays mileage or ride costs (there is a waitlist). Call Vintage at 970-531-4087 for the voucher.
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Jackson 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.
Grand County Department of Human Services (serving Jackson County)
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Grand County Department of Human Services (serving Jackson County))
Middle Park Health
Jackson County Council on Aging rides and Vintage transportation voucher
Runs: Senior & Public Transit (Jackson County Council on Aging rides and Vintage transportation voucher)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Jackson 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.