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Senior benefits in Ouray County, Colorado

Seniors in Ouray 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 — it connects older adults to services and support across the region. Locally, All Points Transit (Dial-A-Ride) provides transportation options for seniors, and Ouray County Department of Human Services handles LEAP energy assistance intake to help with heating costs. Montrose Regional Health offers a Hospital Financial Assistance program for those who need help with medical bills. 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 provide meaningful relief. A broad set of federal programs also applies to Ouray County residents. Each program listed 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

Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning)

1-970-249-2436

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

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Programs run in Ouray County

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

Elder Services in Ouray 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) — Ouray

County · Colorado

Region 10 Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and over and their caregivers in Ouray 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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-249-2436Last verified · September 30, 2026

Energy Assistance in Ouray County

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

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

County · Colorado

Ouray County Human Services (177 Sherman St., Suite 104, Ridgway) helps residents with LEAP heating assistance. Call 970-626-2299, 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 →1-970-626-2299Last verified · October 9, 2026

Healthcare in Ouray County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Montrose Regional Health) — Ouray

County · Colorado

Ouray County has no hospital; the nearest is Montrose Regional Health in Montrose. Uninsured and underinsured patients can apply for its financial assistance for medically necessary care, and it offers Colorado Hospital Discounted Care. Call 970-252-2666 and ask for a financial counselor.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-970-252-2666Last verified · October 1, 2026

Transportation in Ouray 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)) — Ouray

County · Colorado

All Points Transit's Dial-A-Ride serves Ridgway and Ouray for medical trips only. It is door-to-door and wheelchair accessible, mainly for older adults and people with disabilities. Call 970-249-0128 to enroll and schedule.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-249-0128Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Ouray 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 Ouray 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.