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Senior benefits in Kiowa County, Colorado

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Seniors in Kiowa County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging is a key local resource that can connect you to services and support in this area. Kiowa County Transit offers Public and Dial-a-Ride Transit options for getting to appointments and errands. If you need help with energy bills, the Kiowa County Department of Human Services handles local LEAP energy assistance intake. Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital (Weisbrod Health) also provides a financial assistance program for those who qualify. At the state level, programs like the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) Rebate, Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado SHIP, and Health First Colorado may be available to you. Federal programs add even more options for eligible residents. Each 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

Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging

1-719-383-3166

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

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Programs run in Kiowa County

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

Elder Services in Kiowa County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging) — Kiowa

County · Colorado

The Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging (LAVAA) serves Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties, including Kiowa County. It connects older adults and the people who care for them to information and services on a range of help for daily living. Call 719-383-3166 (13 West 3rd Street, La Junta).

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-383-3166Last verified · October 12, 2026

Energy Assistance in Kiowa County

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

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

County · Colorado

Colorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps pay part of winter heating costs. Residents of Kiowa County can get a LEAP application or help applying from the Kiowa County Department of Human Services. The state LEAP page says applications are taken November 1 through April 30. Call 719-438-5541, or apply online through Colorado PEAK.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-438-5541Last verified · October 4, 2026

Healthcare in Kiowa County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital (Weisbrod Health)) — Kiowa

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Kiowa County can apply for financial assistance at Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital in Eads for emergency and medically necessary care. Under Colorado's Hospital Discounted Care law, patients with household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines can have their hospital bills limited and get an income-based payment plan. Call 719-438-5401 for help applying.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-719-438-5401Last verified · October 11, 2026

Transportation in Kiowa County

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

Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (Kiowa County Transit) — Kiowa

County · Colorado

Kiowa County Transit offers rides to all Kiowa County residents, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a wheelchair-accessible van. Medical trips within the county have a small base fee, and medical trips to Lamar, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver are donation-based. Discounted senior trips can also be scheduled. Call (719) 438-5810; 24 hours' notice is appreciated.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-438-5810Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local agencies serving Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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.