Senior benefits in Las Animas County, Colorado
Seniors in Las Animas County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The South Central Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (Region 14) is a key local starting point for connecting older adults with services in this area. Locally, Mt. San Rafael Hospital offers financial assistance for qualifying patients, and the Las Animas County Department of Human Services handles LEAP energy assistance intake for those who need help with heating costs. SCCOG Transit provides Public and Dial-a-Ride transportation options for residents who need a ride. State programs available here include Health First Colorado, Medicare Savings Programs, the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Old Age Pension cash assistance, and the Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors, among others. Dozens of federal programs also apply. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.
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Last verified · October 3, 2026
Local starting point
South Central Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (Region 14)
1-719-845-1133
See which of these Las Animas County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Las Animas County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Las Animas County. Start here.
Elder Services in Las Animas County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (South Central Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (Region 14)) — Las Animas
County · ColoradoThe South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG) Area Agency on Aging serves Las Animas and Huerfano counties (Region 14). It serves adults 60 and over who live in the two counties — nutrition, in-home care, legal help, ombudsman, food boxes, material aid, screening, and transportation. An AAA assessment is needed to register. Call 719-845-1133, ext. 225.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Las Animas County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,000 a year.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Las Animas County Department of Human Services) — Las Animas
County · ColoradoColorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps pay part of winter heating costs. Residents of Las Animas County can get a LEAP application or help applying from the Las Animas County Department of Human Services. The state LEAP page says applications are taken November 1 through April 30. Call 719-846-2276, or apply online through Colorado PEAK.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,000 a year
Healthcare in Las Animas County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Mt. San Rafael Hospital) — Las Animas
County · ColoradoUninsured and underinsured residents of Las Animas County can apply for financial assistance at Mt. San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad for emergency and medically necessary care. Under Colorado's Hospital Discounted Care law, patients with household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines can have their hospital bills limited and get an income-based payment plan. Call 719-845-4251 for help applying.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Housing Assistance in Las Animas County
SCCOG Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Loans — Las Animas County
County · ColoradoSCCOG offers low-interest loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Las Animas County to repair the home they live in. Repairs can include electrical, plumbing, heating, foundation, roofing, septic systems, walk-in tubs or showers, and doors and windows, with the main focus on problems that affect health and safety. Loans range from 0% up to regular commercial rates, and the most one household can borrow is $24,999. A licensed contractor does the work and SCCOG oversees it. Pick up an application at 300 Bonaventure Ave. in Trinidad, or call 719-845-1133, ext. 213.
Transportation in Las Animas County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (SCCOG Transit (South Central Council of Governments)) — Las Animas
County · ColoradoSCCOG Transit gives shared rides in Huerfano and Las Animas counties, including Las Animas County. Local trips are $2 each way, and adults over 60 may qualify for free rides through the Area Agency on Aging. It also does specialty medical trips to places like Pueblo and Colorado Springs with two weeks' notice. Call 719-845-1127, Monday through Friday, at least 24 hours ahead.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Las Animas 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.
South Central Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (Region 14)
Las Animas County Department of Human Services
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Las Animas County Department of Human Services)
Mt. San Rafael Hospital
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Mt. San Rafael Hospital)
SCCOG Transit (South Central Council of Governments)
Runs: Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (SCCOG Transit (South Central Council of Governments))
South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG) Housing Department, 300 S
Runs: SCCOG Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Loans
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Las Animas County and across the rest of Colorado. Full details are on the Colorado benefits page.
Cash Assistance
- Old Age Pension (OAP) cash assistanceState · Colorado$600–$12,384/yrCashOfficial source →
Elder Services
- Colorado SHIP — free Medicare counselingState · Colorado$100–$2,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Employment
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Federal$15,000–$17,000/yrCashOfficial source →
Energy Assistance
- Energy Outreach Colorado — Bill Payment Assistance for past-due heating and electric billsState · ColoradoOfficial source →
- LEAP — Low-income Energy Assistance ProgramState · Colorado$200–$1,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Food Assistance
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxFederal$240–$600/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Congregate Meals at Senior CentersFederal$1,000–$2,500/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)Federal$1,500–$4,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)Federal$35–$50/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for SeniorsFederal$280–$2,400/yrCashOfficial source →
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)State · Colorado$300–$3,500/yrCashOfficial source →
Health Coverage
- Health First Colorado (Medicaid) for people 65+, blind, or disabledState · Colorado$2,000–$15,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Healthcare
- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA)Federal$3,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)FederalOfficial source →
- VA Health CareFederal$5,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income SeniorsState · Colorado$300–$2,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Housing
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Federal$8,000–$20,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal$5,000–$15,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Income Support
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal$11,928–$17,892/yrCashOfficial source →
Long Term Care
- PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyFederal$6,000–$40,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) Waiver — home and community-based servicesState · Colorado$5,000–$30,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
Medicare Savings
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)Federal$4,000–$5,300/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualifying Individual (QI)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)Federal$2,435–$3,500/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)Federalabout $2,435/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI-1)State · Colorado$2,100–$5,200/yrPremium savingsOfficial source →
Supportive Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFederalOfficial source →
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Federal$1,000–$5,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Older Americans Act Supportive Services (Title III-B)Federal$500–$3,000/yrService valueOfficial source →
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)FederalOfficial source →
Tax Relief
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Federal$0–$1,125/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Property Tax Deferral Program (seniors and active military)State · Colorado$500–$3,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) RebateState · Colorado$100–$1,178/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Senior Property Tax Exemption (Homestead Exemption)State · Colorado$300–$900/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Utility Assistance
- Federal LifelineFederal$111–$411/yrLower billsOfficial source →
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Federal$3,000–$8,000/yrLower billsOfficial source →
Veteran Benefits
- VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)Federal$12,000–$34,488/yrCashOfficial source →
Nearby counties
Local 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.