Senior benefits in Pitkin 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
Vintage — Area Agency on Aging (Northwest Colorado Council of Governments)
1-970-455-1067
See which of these Pitkin County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Pitkin County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Pitkin County. Start here.
Elder Services in Pitkin 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) — Pitkin
CountyVintage is the Area Agency on Aging for Pitkin 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 Pitkin County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Pitkin County Health and Human Services (Economic Assistance)) — Pitkin
CountyPitkin County's Economic Assistance department processes LEAP applications. LEAP pays part of heating costs and can also help with water bills. Apply on Colorado PEAK or pick up a paper copy at the Schultz Health & Human Services Building, 405 Castle Creek Road, Aspen. Call 970-920-5244. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Pitkin County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Aspen Valley Health (Aspen Valley Hospital)) — Pitkin
CountyPitkin County residents who need help paying hospital bills can apply for Colorado Hospital Discounted Care through Aspen Valley Health. Patient financial counselors help with applications (last names A–L: 970-544-1415; M–Z: 970-544-1543). Main line: 970-925-1120.
Transportation in Pitkin County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Public Transit (Pitkin County Senior Van (RFTA)) — Pitkin
CountyThe Pitkin County Senior Van, operated by RFTA, gives shared rides to people age 60 or older in the Upper Roaring Fork Valley and Snowmass Village, Monday–Friday. Call 970-384-4855 (8am–3pm) to register or book, ideally by the business day before.
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Pitkin 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.
Pitkin County Health and Human Services (Economic Assistance)
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Pitkin County Health and Human Services (Economic Assistance))
Aspen Valley Health (Aspen Valley Hospital)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Aspen Valley Health (Aspen Valley Hospital))
Pitkin County Senior Van (RFTA)
Runs: Senior & Public Transit (Pitkin County Senior Van (RFTA))
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Pitkin 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.