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Senior benefits in Teller County, Colorado

Seniors in Teller County, Colorado have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with everyday costs, health care, housing, and more. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is a key local resource, connecting older adults to services and support across the region. Locally, the Teller Senior Coalition offers door-to-door rides and shuttles, and the Teller County Department of Human Services handles LEAP energy assistance intake for those who need help with heating bills. Seniors facing medical costs may also want to look into Hospital Financial Assistance through UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital. 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 Medicaid-eligible seniors may provide meaningful relief. Federal programs add even more options for qualified residents. Each program listed on this page 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

Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging (Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments)

1-719-471-2096

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

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Programs run in Teller County

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

Elder Services in Teller County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging) — Teller

County · Colorado

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is the Area Agency on Aging for El Paso, Park, and Teller counties, including Teller 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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-471-2096Last verified · October 10, 2026

Energy Assistance in Teller County

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

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

County · Colorado

Teller County Department of Human Services lists the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) among its public assistance programs; LEAP helps pay part of winter heating costs. Apply November 1 through April 30 online at Colorado PEAK, or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). Teller County Human Services can be reached at 719-687-3335. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-687-3335Last verified · October 7, 2026

Healthcare in Teller County

Hospital Financial Assistance (UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital) — Teller

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Teller County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital in Woodland Park 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

How to apply →Official source →1-855-843-3547Last verified · October 4, 2026

Transportation in Teller County

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

Door-to-door rides and shuttles (Teller Senior Coalition) — Teller

County · Colorado

Teller Senior Coalition picks riders up at home for appointments and essential trips such as groceries, pharmacy, and bank, and runs free public shuttles into Woodland Park on weekdays. Its transportation is open to the general public 18 and older. Call 719-687-0256 to schedule a ride.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-719-687-0256Last verified · September 27, 2026

Local agencies serving Teller 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 Teller 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.