Senior benefits in Mesa 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
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado (Mesa County Department of Human Services, for Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado)
1-970-248-2746
See which of these Mesa County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Mesa County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Mesa County. Start here.
Elder Services in Mesa County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado) — Mesa
CountyThe Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado serves adults 60 and over and family caregivers in Mesa County. It connects people to Meals on Wheels and senior dining, options counseling, vouchers for chore, homemaker, dental, glasses, hearing aid, and respite help, legal services, Medicare counseling, and long-term care ombudsman help. Hilltop's ADRC is the local contact for Mesa County — call 970-248-2746, option 1.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Mesa County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Mesa County Department of Human Services) — Mesa
CountyIn Mesa County, LEAP is run by Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado. Paper applications are available at Mesa County Human Services, or apply online through Colorado PEAK. Call 1-866-432-8435 for help. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Mesa County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital) — Mesa
CountyUninsured and underinsured Mesa County residents can ask about financial assistance at Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction. A financial counselor can check whether you qualify for help or discounts. Call 970-298-7011 (toll-free 855-232-0307).
Transportation in Mesa County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Public Transit (Grand Valley Transit) — Mesa
CountyGrand Valley Transit (GVT), run by Mesa County, provides bus service in Grand Junction, Palisade, Fruita, and nearby areas, plus curb-to-curb ADA paratransit for riders approved as eligible. Seniors 65 and over get half-fare during set hours. Call GVT at 970-256-7433.
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Mesa 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.
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado (Mesa County Department of Human Services, for Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado)
Mesa County Department of Human Services
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Mesa County Department of Human Services)
Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital)
Grand Valley Transit
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Mesa 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.