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Senior benefits in Denver County, Colorado

Seniors living in Denver 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 key local starting point, connecting older adults to services including free senior rides through DRCOG Choice Services-Transportation. Denver Human Services handles local intake for LEAP, which helps low-income residents pay energy bills. Seniors who need help with medical costs may qualify for Hospital Financial Assistance through Denver Health Medical Center. At the state level, programs like Health First Colorado, Medicare Savings Programs, the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, and the Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors may reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Federal programs also apply here, covering areas like food, prescription costs, and veterans' benefits. Each program listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final decision on eligibility.

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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 Denver County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Denver County

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

Elder Services in Denver 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) — Denver

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 the City and County of Denver. 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 Denver County

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

LEAP energy assistance intake (Denver Human Services) — Denver

County · Colorado

Denver Human Services helps Denver residents apply for the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which pays part of winter heating costs and can help with heating-equipment repair or replacement. The 2026-27 winter season opens November 1, 2026. Contact the Denver Human Services LEAP team at (720) 944-LEAP (5327) or DHSLeap@denvergov.org, or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-720-944-5327Last verified · September 27, 2026

Healthcare in Denver County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Denver Health Medical Center) — Denver

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured residents of the City and County of Denver can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Denver Health Medical Center for emergency and medically necessary care. Denver Health's Enrollment Services screens patients for Medicaid, CHP+, the Denver Health Sliding Fee Discount Program, and Colorado Hospital Discounted Care. Call Enrollment Services at 303-602-2300 or visit 655 Bannock St., Denver.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-303-602-2300Last verified · September 27, 2026

Transportation in Denver County

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

Free senior rides (DRCOG Choice Services-Transportation) — Denver

County · Colorado

The DRCOG Area Agency on Aging's Choice Services-Transportation program gives no-cost rides to personal and medical appointments for adults 60 and older in Denver and the surrounding metro counties, using contractors such as RTD and ride services. Call the Ride Line at 720-278-2345.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-720-278-2345Last verified · October 8, 2026

Local agencies serving Denver 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 Denver 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.