Senior benefits in Rio Blanco 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)
1-970-625-5282 ext. 3263
See which of these Rio Blanco County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Rio Blanco County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Rio Blanco County. Start here.
Elder Services in Rio Blanco 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) — Rio Blanco
CountyThe Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado serves adults 60 and over and family caregivers in Rio Blanco 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. Garfield County Older Adult Programs covers Rio Blanco County for ADRC help — call 970-625-5282 ext. 3263 or 970-379-1451.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Rio Blanco County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services) — Rio Blanco
CountyRio Blanco County Human Services helps residents with LEAP heating assistance, with offices in Meeker and Rangely. Call 970-878-9640, or apply online through Colorado PEAK. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Rio Blanco County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Pioneers Medical Center) — Rio Blanco
CountyRio Blanco County residents who have trouble paying a hospital bill can ask Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker about its Financial Assistance Program and Colorado Hospital Discounted Care. A financial counselor can help you apply. Call 970-878-5047.
Transportation in Rio Blanco County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Public Transit (Meeker Streaker and Rangely Rambler) — Rio Blanco
CountyRio Blanco County lists two senior transportation services: the Meeker Streaker in Meeker (970-456-7701) and the Rangely Rambler in Rangely (970-629-1545; changing to 970-878-9673 in October 2026). Call ahead to reserve a ride.
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Rio Blanco 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.
Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services)
Pioneers Medical Center
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Pioneers Medical Center)
Meeker Streaker and Rangely Rambler
Runs: Senior & Public Transit (Meeker Streaker and Rangely Rambler)
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)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Rio Blanco 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.