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Senior benefits in Delta County, Colorado

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Seniors aged 65 and older living in Delta County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs. Region 10 Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults and their families to services across the region. Delta County residents may also find help through Delta Health's financial assistance program, energy bill support through LEAP intake at the Delta County Department of Human Services, and rides through All Points Transit (Dial-A-Ride). At the state level, programs like the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) Rebate, Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors, and Health First Colorado for people 65 and older may reduce major expenses. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. Each program listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning)

1-970-249-2436

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

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Programs run in Delta County

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

Elder Services in Delta County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Region 10 Area Agency on Aging) — Delta

County · Colorado

Region 10 Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and over and their caregivers in Delta County. Services are offered on a donation basis and can include benefits counseling, in-home help, caregiver support, meals, transportation, legal help, Medicare counseling, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call 970-249-2436 to get connected.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-249-2436Last verified · October 8, 2026

Energy Assistance in Delta County

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

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

County · Colorado

Delta County Human Services takes LEAP applications and questions at 320 W. 5th St. in Delta. Call 970-874-2030. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-874-2030Last verified · October 11, 2026

Healthcare in Delta County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Delta Health (Delta County Memorial Hospital)) — Delta

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured Delta County residents can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Delta Health for emergency and medically necessary care. Delta Health screens all uninsured patients, and patients at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Colorado Hospital Discounted Care. Call the financial counselor at 970-874-2226.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-970-874-2226Last verified · October 12, 2026

Transportation in Delta County

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

Senior & Public Transit (All Points Transit (Dial-A-Ride)) — Delta

County · Colorado

All Points Transit runs Dial-A-Ride, a door-to-door, wheelchair-accessible ride service mainly for older adults and people with disabilities, in towns across Delta County (Delta, Hotchkiss, Paonia, Cedaredge, Crawford). Rides go to medical appointments, groceries, the senior center, and errands. Schedule ahead; same-day rides are for medical trips only. Call 970-874-7334 for Delta County.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-874-7334Last verified · October 4, 2026

Local agencies serving Delta 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 Delta 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.