Senior benefits in Weld 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
Weld County Area Agency on Aging (Weld County Department of Human Services)
1-970-400-6950
See which of these Weld County programs you may qualify for.
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Programs run in Weld County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Weld County. Start here.
Elder Services in Weld County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Weld County Area Agency on Aging) — Weld
CountyThe Weld County Area Agency on Aging, part of the Weld County Department of Human Services, is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Weld County. It runs Older Americans Act services for adults 60 and older and family caregivers — information and assistance, senior meals and Meals on Wheels referrals, in-home and chore services, caregiver support, and wellness classes. Call 970-400-6950 to get connected.
$200–$2,000/yr
Energy Assistance in Weld County
Programs here are typically worth $200–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Weld County Department of Human Services) — Weld
CountyThe Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps Weld County households pay for heat during the cold months and may help repair or replace a broken furnace. Applications are taken November 1 through April 30 and are processed by Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado. Apply online at Colorado PEAK, call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) for a paper form, or visit the Weld County human services office. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.
$200–$1,000/yr
Healthcare in Weld County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Banner North Colorado Medical Center) — Weld
CountyUninsured and underinsured residents of Weld County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley for emergency and medically necessary care. Banner Health's Colorado financial assistance program uses a sliding scale for households at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, or whose medical bills are more than half of household income. Call (888) 264-2127 with questions or to get an application.
Transportation in Weld County
Programs here are typically worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Free senior rides (60 Plus Ride) — Weld
County60 Plus Ride gives free rides to Weld County residents who are 60 or older, driven by staff and volunteer drivers — to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. It is free to register and all rides are free. Call 970-352-9348 to register and book a ride.
$150–$1,500/yr
Local agencies serving Weld 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.
Weld County Area Agency on Aging (Weld County Department of Human Services)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Weld County Area Agency on Aging)
Weld County Department of Human Services / Colorado LEAP
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Weld County Department of Human Services)
Banner North Colorado Medical Center (Banner Health)
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Banner North Colorado Medical Center)
60 Plus Ride (Senior Resource Services)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Weld 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.