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Senior benefits in Prowers County, Colorado

Seniors in Prowers County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs like food, energy bills, housing, health care, and transportation. The Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging is a key local starting point — it connects older adults to services and support across the region. Prowers Area Transit (PATS) offers public and dial-a-ride transportation options for those who need a ride. If medical bills are a concern, Prowers Medical Center has a financial assistance program worth looking into. For energy costs, LEAP applications can be filed locally through the Prowers County Department of Human Services. State programs available here include the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado SNAP, and free Medicare counseling through Colorado SHIP, among others. Federal programs also apply. Each listing below includes its official source and the date it was last verified — the sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging

1-719-383-3166

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

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Programs run in Prowers County

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

Elder Services in Prowers County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging) — Prowers

County · Colorado

The Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging (LAVAA) serves Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties, including Prowers County. It connects older adults and the people who care for them to information and services on a range of help for daily living. Call 719-383-3166 (13 West 3rd Street, La Junta).

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-383-3166Last verified · October 4, 2026

Energy Assistance in Prowers County

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

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

County · Colorado

Colorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps pay part of winter heating costs. Residents of Prowers County can get a LEAP application or help applying from the Prowers County Department of Human Services. The state LEAP page says applications are taken November 1 through April 30. Call 719-336-7486, or apply online through Colorado PEAK.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-336-7486Last verified · September 30, 2026

Healthcare in Prowers County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Prowers Medical Center) — Prowers

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Prowers County can apply for financial assistance at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar for emergency and medically necessary care. Under Colorado's Hospital Discounted Care law, patients with household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines can have their hospital bills limited and get an income-based payment plan. Call 719-336-7137 for help applying.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-719-336-7137Last verified · October 7, 2026

Transportation in Prowers County

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

Public & Dial-a-Ride Transit (Prowers Area Transit (PATS)) — Prowers

County · Colorado

Prowers Area Transit (PATS) gives public rides in Prowers County, run by the county from Lamar. It offers dial-a-ride service plus the Prairie Dog Express fixed route to towns across the county. Call dispatch at 719-336-8034 to schedule a ride.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-336-8034Last verified · October 1, 2026

Local agencies serving Prowers 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 Prowers 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.