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Senior benefits in Moffat County, Colorado

Seniors in Moffat County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. A strong local starting point is the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado, which connects older adults to services and support across the region. Locally, the Moffat County Senior Bus through Sunset Meadows provides transportation options, and the Moffat County Department of Human Services handles LEAP energy assistance intake for those who need help with heating costs. Memorial Regional Health also offers a financial assistance program for eligible patients. At the state level, programs like the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, Old Age Pension, Colorado SHIP Medicare counseling, and Health First Colorado for seniors may be available depending on your situation. Federal programs covering food, health, and veterans' benefits may apply as well. Each listing on this page includes 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

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado (Mesa County Department of Human Services, for Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado)

1-970-625-5282 ext. 3263

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

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Programs run in Moffat County

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

Elder Services in Moffat County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado) — Moffat

County · Colorado

The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado serves adults 60 and over and family caregivers in Moffat County. It connects people to options counseling, vouchers for chore, homemaker, dental, glasses, hearing aid, and respite help, legal services, Medicare counseling, health-promotion programs, transportation help, and long-term care ombudsman help. Garfield County Older Adult Programs covers Moffat County for ADRC help — call 970-625-5282 ext. 3263 or 970-379-1451.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-625-5282 ext. 3263Last verified · October 4, 2026

Energy Assistance in Moffat County

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

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

County · Colorado

Moffat County Human Services (1198 W. Victory Way, Suite 204, Craig) is the local human services office for LEAP. Call 970-824-8282, or apply online through Colorado PEAK. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-824-8282Last verified · October 9, 2026

Healthcare in Moffat County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Memorial Regional Health) — Moffat

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured Moffat County residents can apply for financial help at Memorial Regional Health in Craig. It offers Colorado Hospital Discounted Care and its own discount program for patients below 400% of the federal poverty level who do not qualify for Hospital Discounted Care. Call the financial counselor at 970-826-3125.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-970-826-3125Last verified · October 7, 2026

Transportation in Moffat County

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

Senior & Public Transit (Moffat County Senior Bus (Sunset Meadows)) — Moffat

County · Colorado

Moffat County's senior bus runs from Sunset Meadows in Craig. The wheelchair-lift bus makes scheduled trips to local stores and takes seniors to medical and other appointments within 5 miles of Sunset Meadows. Rides are donation-based and subsidized by the county commissioners. Call 970-824-3660 ext. 1.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-824-3660 ext. 1Last verified · October 1, 2026

Local agencies serving Moffat 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 Moffat 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.