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Senior benefits in Arapahoe County, Colorado

Seniors aged 65 and older in Arapahoe County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs. The DRCOG Area Agency on Aging serves as a local starting point, connecting older adults to services and support across the region. Via Mobility Services offers rides for seniors and people with disabilities, helping with transportation needs right here in the county. Arapahoe County Department of Human Services handles local intake for LEAP, which helps low-income residents cover energy costs. AdventHealth Littleton also offers financial assistance for eligible patients. At the state level, programs like the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado SHIP for free Medicare counseling, and Health First Colorado may provide meaningful relief. Federal programs add even more options, covering areas like food, prescription costs, and veterans' benefits. Each program listed on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging

1-303-480-6700

See which of these Arapahoe County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Arapahoe County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Arapahoe County. Start here.

Elder Services in Arapahoe County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging services (DRCOG Area Agency on Aging) — Arapahoe

County · Colorado

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging serves Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties, including Arapahoe County. It funds and runs Older Americans Act services for adults 60 and older and family caregivers — information and assistance, options counseling and case management, Medicare counseling (SHIP), caregiver support, the long-term care ombudsman, and no-cost rides. Call information and assistance at 303-480-6700.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-303-480-6700Last verified · October 7, 2026

Energy Assistance in Arapahoe County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,000 a year.

LEAP energy assistance intake (Arapahoe County Department of Human Services) — Arapahoe

County · Colorado

The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps Arapahoe County households pay part of their winter heating costs and can help with heating-system repair. Arapahoe County's LEAP page directs applicants to the state LEAP program run with Discover Goodwill; questions go to LEAPhelp@goodwillcolorado.org or 866-432-8435. Apply online through Colorado PEAK or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-866-432-8435Last verified · September 27, 2026

Healthcare in Arapahoe County

Hospital Financial Assistance (AdventHealth Littleton) — Arapahoe

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Arapahoe County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at AdventHealth Littleton for emergency and medically necessary care. AdventHealth covers 100% of the bill for emergency or medically necessary care when household income is at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline, with an application. Call AdventHealth Littleton at 303-734-2054 to speak with a financial counselor.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-303-734-2054Last verified · September 27, 2026

Transportation in Arapahoe County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Senior and disability rides (Via Mobility Services) — Arapahoe

County · Colorado

Arapahoe County's Senior Resources page points older adults to Via Mobility Services, which has wheelchair-accessible vehicles for trips to medical appointments, dining centers, grocery stores, and food banks. Sign up by calling 303-447-2848 (Español: 303-444-3043).

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-303-447-2848Last verified · October 8, 2026

Local agencies serving Arapahoe 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.

Colorado and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Arapahoe County and across the rest of Colorado. Full details are on the Colorado benefits page.

Money & income3 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs8 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food6 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes10 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care3 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal4 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby counties

Local 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.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.