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Senior benefits in Archuleta County, Colorado

Seniors in Archuleta County, Colorado, and their families have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs. The San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging is a key local starting point, connecting older adults to services and support across the region. Locally, Pagosa Springs Medical Center offers financial assistance for medical bills, Mountain Express Transit provides dial-a-ride and senior transportation options, and the Archuleta County Department of Human Services handles LEAP energy assistance intake for help with heating costs. Colorado state programs available here include Health First Colorado, Medicare Savings Programs, the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Old Age Pension cash assistance, and free Medicare counseling through Colorado SHIP, among others. A broad set of federal programs also applies to eligible residents in this county. Every 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

San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging

1-970-264-0501

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

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Programs run in Archuleta County

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

Elder Services in Archuleta County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging) — Archuleta

County · Colorado

San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging (Region 9) serves older adults and caregivers in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties, including Archuleta County. It offers Older Americans Act help for adults 60 and over — options counseling, benefits enrollment help, service vouchers, Medicare counseling, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call 970-264-0501 to get connected.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-264-0501Last verified · October 12, 2026

Energy Assistance in Archuleta County

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

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

County · Colorado

Colorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps pay part of winter heating costs. Residents of Archuleta County can get a LEAP application or help applying from the Archuleta County Department of Human Services. The state LEAP page says applications are taken November 1 through April 30. Call 970-264-2182, or apply online through Colorado PEAK.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-264-2182Last verified · October 4, 2026

Healthcare in Archuleta County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Pagosa Springs Medical Center) — Archuleta

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Archuleta County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Pagosa Springs Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size. Options include Hospital Discounted Care, Medicaid application help, and a reduced-fee Financial Assistance Program. Call the billing department at 970-507-3939.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-970-507-3939Last verified · October 11, 2026

Transportation in Archuleta County

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

Mountain Express Transit (Archuleta County) — dial-a-ride and senior rides — Archuleta

County · Colorado

Archuleta County's Mountain Express Transit (MET) runs bus routes in and around Pagosa Springs plus a dial-a-ride / paratransit service for people who cannot reach a bus stop or have medical issues. Seniors over 60 can sign up to get discounted paratransit, free bus rides, and rides to the Senior Center for lunch. Call 970-264-2250 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a ride.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-264-2250Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local agencies serving Archuleta 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 Archuleta 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.