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Senior benefits in Summit County, Colorado

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Seniors in Summit County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. Vintage, the Area Agency on Aging through the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, is a strong local starting point for connecting with services in the area. Other county-specific resources include Senior and Public Transit through Summit Stage Mountain Mobility, financial assistance for medical bills at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital, and LEAP energy assistance intake through the Summit County Department of Human Services. At the state level, programs like the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado SHIP for free Medicare counseling, and Health First Colorado for eligible seniors may offer meaningful relief. Dozens of federal programs also apply here. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision, so reaching out directly is the best next step.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Vintage — Area Agency on Aging (Northwest Colorado Council of Governments)

1-970-455-1067

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

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Programs run in Summit County

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

Elder Services in Summit County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Vintage, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments) — Summit

County · Colorado

Vintage is the Area Agency on Aging for Summit County. It serves adults 60 and over and caregivers with Medicare counseling (SHIP), caregiver support, in-home help and chore vouchers, dental and transportation vouchers, meals, legal help, and long-term care ombudsman help. Call 970-455-1067 to get connected.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-455-1067Last verified · September 29, 2026

Energy Assistance in Summit County

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

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

County · Colorado

Summit County Human Services helps residents apply for LEAP (November through April) and the year-round Crisis Intervention Program for furnace repair or replacement. Pick up an application at the office, print one, or apply online. Call HEAT HELP at 1-866-432-8435. See the statewide LEAP record for income limits.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-866-432-8435Last verified · October 9, 2026

Healthcare in Summit County

Hospital Financial Assistance (CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital) — Summit

County · Colorado

Summit County residents can ask CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital in Frisco about financial assistance and Colorado Hospital Discounted Care for emergency and medically necessary care. Call the financial counseling department at 800-953-0104.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-800-953-0104Last verified · September 30, 2026

Transportation in Summit County

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

Senior & Public Transit (Summit Stage Mountain Mobility) — Summit

County · Colorado

Mountain Mobility, part of Summit County's Summit Stage, gives curb-to-curb rides for frail, elderly, and disabled riders who are approved for the service, during the same days and hours as nearby bus routes. Schedule at least one day ahead by calling 970-389-1041 (8am–4pm, Monday–Friday).

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-389-1041Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Summit 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 Summit 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.