Senior benefits in Pueblo County, Colorado

The Pueblo Area Agency on Aging (PAAA) is the Area Agency on Aging for Pueblo County (Region 7), run by Pueblo County Human Services. Through local partner agencies it offers services for adults 60 and over, such as caregiver respite, chore and homemaker help, health promotion, legal help, nutrition, and transportation. Call 719-583-6120 for information on services.

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

Colorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps pay part of winter heating costs. Residents of Pueblo County can get a LEAP application or help applying from the Pueblo County Department of Human Services. The state LEAP page says applications are taken November 1 through April 30. Paper applications can be picked up and dropped off at the county offices at 320 W. 10th Street, 2631 E. 4th Street, or 405 W. 9th Street. Call the Pueblo County LEAP office at 719-583-6987, or apply online through Colorado PEAK.

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

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Pueblo County can apply for financial assistance at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo for emergency and medically necessary care. UCHealth's policy offers free care below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines and discounts up to 400%. 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 855-843-3547 for help applying.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

Pueblo Transit runs city bus routes in Pueblo plus Citi-Lift, a door-to-door ADA paratransit service for riders whose disability keeps them from using the bus. Riders 60 and older, Medicare card holders, and people with disabilities pay a reduced fare ($0.60 per ride with an approved card). Call 719-553-2725.

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