Senior benefits in Montrose County, Colorado
Seniors aged 65 and older in Montrose 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, All Points Transit (Dial-A-Ride) provides transportation options for seniors, and Montrose Regional Health offers financial assistance for those who need help with medical bills. The Montrose County Department of Human Services handles local intake for LEAP, which helps with energy costs. At the state level, programs such as the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) Rebate, Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors, and Health First Colorado (Medicaid) may provide meaningful relief. Federal programs also apply here, covering areas like food, Medicare costs, and veterans' benefits. Each program 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
Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning)
1-970-249-2436
See which of these Montrose County programs you may qualify for.
Discover my benefitsHelping others? Print the Montrose 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 Montrose County
Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Montrose County. Start here.
Elder Services in Montrose 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) — Montrose
County · ColoradoRegion 10 Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and over and their caregivers in Montrose 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 Montrose County
Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $200–$1,000 a year.
LEAP energy assistance intake (Montrose County Department of Human Services) — Montrose
County · ColoradoMontrose County Human Services runs LEAP locally. Pick up an application at 1845 S. Townsend Ave. in Montrose or apply online. Call 970-252-5033, or 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.
Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,000 a year
Healthcare in Montrose County
Hospital Financial Assistance (Montrose Regional Health) — Montrose
County · ColoradoUninsured and underinsured Montrose County residents can apply for financial assistance at Montrose Regional Health for medically necessary care, with or without insurance. The hospital also offers Colorado Hospital Discounted Care. Call 970-252-2666 and ask for a financial counselor.
Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year
Transportation in Montrose County
Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.
Senior & Public Transit (All Points Transit (Dial-A-Ride)) — Montrose
County · ColoradoAll Points Transit runs Dial-A-Ride, a door-to-door, wheelchair-accessible ride service mainly for older adults and people with disabilities, in Montrose County towns (Montrose, Olathe, Nucla, Naturita, Redvale). Rides go to medical appointments, groceries, the senior center, and errands. Schedule ahead; same-day rides are for medical trips only. Call 970-249-0128.
Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year
Local agencies serving Montrose 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.
Montrose County Department of Human Services
Runs: LEAP energy assistance intake (Montrose County Department of Human Services)
Montrose Regional Health
Runs: Hospital Financial Assistance (Montrose Regional Health)
All Points Transit (Dial-A-Ride)
Runs: Senior & Public Transit (All Points Transit (Dial-A-Ride))
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 Montrose 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.
