Senior benefits in Larimer County, Colorado
Seniors in Larimer County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The Larimer County Office on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults and their families to services and guidance across the county. Local programs also include LEAP energy assistance intake through the Larimer County Department of Human Services, hospital financial assistance through UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, and ride-finding help through RideNoCo for those who need transportation support. At the state level, programs like the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado SHIP Medicare counseling, and the Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors may reduce costs for qualifying residents. Federal programs add another layer of potential help. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision. Exploring what you qualify for could make a real difference.
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Last verified · October 12, 2026
Local starting point
Larimer County Office on Aging
1-970-498-7750
See which of these Larimer County programs you may qualify for.
Discover my benefitsHelping others? Print the Larimer 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 Larimer County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Larimer County. Start here.
Elder Services in Larimer County
Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.
Area Agency on Aging services (Larimer County Office on Aging) — Larimer
County · ColoradoThe Larimer County Office on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for Larimer County. It serves adults 60 and older, adults living with a disability, and caregivers — options counseling, help applying for programs like Long Term Care Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Program, in-home, chore, and respite vouchers, caregiver support, and the long-term care ombudsman. Call or text 970-498-7750 to get connected.
Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year
Energy Assistance in Larimer County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,000 a year.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Larimer County Department of Human Services) — Larimer
County · ColoradoThe Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps Larimer County households pay part of their winter heating costs and can help repair or replace a broken heating system. All LEAP applications for Larimer County are handled through Goodwill of Colorado. Apply online through Colorado PEAK, or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to apply with help over the phone or to get a paper application. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,000 a year
Healthcare in Larimer County
Hospital Financial Assistance (UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital) — Larimer
County · ColoradoUninsured and underinsured residents of Larimer County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins for emergency and medically necessary care. Free or discounted care is based on household income and size under the UCHealth financial assistance policy. Call UCHealth Financial Counseling at 855.843.3547 or apply online.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Larimer County
Ride-finding help (RideNoCo mobility hub) — Larimer
County · ColoradoRideNoCo is a free one-call, one-click service that helps Larimer County residents find safe, affordable rides — public transit, paratransit, volunteer drivers, and senior ride programs. RideNoCo does not drive riders itself; its Mobility Specialists connect older adults and people with disabilities to the right provider. Call (970) 514-3636.
Estimated service value: $0–$1,000 a year
In this county: RideNoCo refers riders to providers; each provider sets its own eligibility, fares, and service area.
Local agencies serving Larimer 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.
Larimer County Office on Aging
Runs: Area Agency on Aging services (Larimer County Office on Aging)
Larimer County Department of Human Services / Colorado LEAP
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Larimer County Department of Human Services)
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital)
RideNoCo (North Front Range MPO)
Colorado and federal programs
Open to eligible households in Larimer 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.