Senior benefits in Park County, Colorado

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is the Area Agency on Aging for El Paso, Park, and Teller counties, including Park County. It provides Older Americans Act programs for adults 60 and older and their caregivers — the Senior Information and Assistance Center, senior insurance (Medicare) counseling, the Family Caregiver Support Center, mobility coordination, and the long-term care ombudsman. Call the Senior Information and Assistance Center at (719) 471-2096.

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

Park County Human Services takes applications for the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), help with heat costs. The application period is November 1 through April 30 each year. Call the Fairplay office at 719-836-4139 or the Bailey office at 303-816-5939, or apply online at Colorado PEAK. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.

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

Park County has no hospital; the nearest full-service hospital is UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital in Woodland Park. Uninsured and underinsured Park County residents can apply there for financial assistance (charity care) 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

Park County Senior Coalition serves Park County residents 60 and older. It provides transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and errands, and pays mileage to a neighbor, family member, or volunteer who drives a registered senior to medical or grocery trips. Call (719) 836-4295 to register.

Estimated service value: $100–$1,000 a year