Senior benefits in Gunnison County, Colorado
Seniors in Gunnison County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. Region 10 Area Agency on Aging is a key local starting point, connecting older adults to services and support across the region. Locally, Gunnison Valley Health offers financial assistance for hospital care, and the Gunnison Valley RTA Senior Bus provides transportation options for getting around. Energy bill help is available through LEAP, with intake handled locally by the Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services. State programs here include Health First Colorado, Medicare Savings Programs, the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado SHIP for free Medicare counseling, and several others. A broad set of federal programs also applies to eligible residents. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The relevant agency always makes the final decision on eligibility.
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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 Gunnison County programs you may qualify for.
Discover my benefitsHelping others? Print the Gunnison County benefits checklist — free to hand out.
When benefit rules change, it’s tracked here
Income limits, new requirements, how to apply — see what’s changed across senior benefit programs, from the official source in plain English.
Programs run in Gunnison County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Gunnison County. Start here.
Elder Services in Gunnison 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) — Gunnison
County · ColoradoRegion 10 Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and over and their caregivers in Gunnison 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
Energy Assistance in Gunnison County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,000 a year.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services) — Gunnison
County · ColoradoGunnison County Health and Human Services (220 N. Spruce St., Gunnison) is the local human services office for LEAP. Call 970-641-3244, or apply online through Colorado PEAK. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,000 a year
Healthcare in Gunnison County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Gunnison Valley Health) — Gunnison
County · ColoradoUninsured and underinsured residents of Gunnison County can apply for financial assistance at Gunnison Valley Health for emergency and medically necessary care. Uninsured patients with incomes under 400% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify. Call a financial counselor at 970-642-4790 (Spanish: 970-641-7207).
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Gunnison County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Public Transit (Gunnison Valley RTA Senior Bus (with Gunnison Valley Health)) — Gunnison
County · ColoradoThe Gunnison Valley RTA and Gunnison Valley Health run a free Senior Transportation bus in Gunnison and within 3 miles of city limits, seven days a week. Call 970-596-6700 at least two hours ahead. For trips elsewhere in the RTA area, or to appointments in Montrose and Grand Junction, call the Crested Butte Senior Van at 970-275-4768 at least 7 days ahead.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Gunnison 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.
Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services)
Gunnison Valley Health
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Gunnison Valley Health)
Gunnison Valley RTA Senior Bus (with Gunnison Valley Health)
Runs: Senior & Public Transit (Gunnison Valley RTA Senior Bus (with Gunnison Valley Health))
Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning)
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Region 10 Area Agency on Aging)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Gunnison 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.
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI-1)
- Health First Colorado (Medicaid) for people 65+, blind, or disabled
- Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
- Qualifying Individual (QI)
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
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.
- LEAP — Low-income Energy Assistance Program
- Energy Outreach Colorado — Bill Payment Assistance for past-due heating and electric bills
- Property Tax Deferral Program (seniors and active military)
- Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) Rebate
- Senior Property Tax Exemption (Homestead Exemption)
- Federal Lifeline
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Federal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
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.
Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.