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Senior benefits in Fremont County, Colorado

Seniors aged 65 and older in Fremont County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging is the local starting point for connecting with services in this area. Fremont County residents may also qualify for local programs like Fremont County Transit through the Golden Age Center for transportation help, LEAP energy assistance intake through the Fremont County Department of Human Services, and financial assistance through CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City. State programs available here include Health First Colorado, the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, the Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors, Old Age Pension cash assistance, and several others. Dozens of federal programs apply here as well. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments)

1-719-539-3341

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

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Programs run in Fremont County

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

Elder Services in Fremont County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments)) — Fremont

County · Colorado

The Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and over in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Lake counties, including Fremont County. Older Americans Act services include caregiver respite, chore help, home safety equipment vouchers, short-term in-home help, congregate meals and Meals on Wheels, and long-term care ombudsman help. Priority goes to people with the greatest social and economic need. Call 719-539-3341 to get started.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-539-3341Last verified · October 8, 2026

Energy Assistance in Fremont County

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

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

County · Colorado

Colorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps pay part of winter heating costs. Residents of Fremont County can get a LEAP application or help applying from the Fremont County Department of Human Services in Cañon City. Call 719-275-2318, or apply online through Colorado PEAK.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-275-2318Last verified · October 11, 2026

Healthcare in Fremont County

Hospital Financial Assistance (CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital (Cañon City)) — Fremont

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Fremont County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital (Cañon City) for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size. Help may be decided before or at the time of admission. Call the financial counseling department at 719-285-2257.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-719-285-2257Last verified · October 12, 2026

Transportation in Fremont County

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

Fremont County Transit (Golden Age Center) — Fremont

County · Colorado

Fremont County Transit is the public demand-response service for all of Fremont County, with wheelchair-accessible vehicles. It picks you up at home and takes you to your destination, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, with a suggested $4 donation per trip. Please call at least 48 hours ahead at 719-276-5200.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-276-5200Last verified · October 4, 2026

Local agencies serving Fremont 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 Fremont 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.