Senior benefits in Teller 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
Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging (Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments)
1-719-471-2096
See which of these Teller County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Teller County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Teller County. Start here.
Elder Services in Teller County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging) — Teller
CountyThe Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is the Area Agency on Aging for El Paso, Park, and Teller counties, including Teller County. It provides Older Americans Act programs for adults 60 and older and their caregivers — the Senior Information and Assistance Center, senior insurance (Medicare) counseling, the Family Caregiver Support Center, mobility coordination, and the long-term care ombudsman. Call the Senior Information and Assistance Center at (719) 471-2096.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Teller County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Teller County Department of Human Services) — Teller
CountyTeller County Department of Human Services lists the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) among its public assistance programs; LEAP helps pay part of winter heating costs. Apply November 1 through April 30 online at Colorado PEAK, or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). Teller County Human Services can be reached at 719-687-3335. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Teller County
Hospital Financial Assistance (UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital) — Teller
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of Teller County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital in Woodland Park for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size under the UCHealth financial assistance policy. Call UCHealth Financial Counseling at 855.843.3547 or apply online.
Transportation in Teller County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Door-to-door rides and shuttles (Teller Senior Coalition) — Teller
CountyTeller Senior Coalition picks riders up at home for appointments and essential trips such as groceries, pharmacy, and bank, and runs free public shuttles into Woodland Park on weekdays. Its transportation is open to the general public 18 and older. Call 719-687-0256 to schedule a ride.
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Teller 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.
Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging (Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging)
Teller County Department of Human Services / Colorado LEAP
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Teller County Department of Human Services)
UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital)
Teller Senior Coalition (TSC Transit)
Runs: Door-to-door rides and shuttles (Teller Senior Coalition)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Teller 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.