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Senior benefits in Weld County, Colorado

Seniors in Weld 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 Weld County Area Agency on Aging is a strong local starting point — it connects older adults and their families to services and support across the county. Other local resources include the 60 Plus Ride program for free senior transportation, LEAP energy assistance intake through the Weld County Department of Human Services, and financial assistance for medical bills through Banner North Colorado Medical Center. State programs available here include the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) Rebate, the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Colorado SHIP for free Medicare counseling, and the Colorado Dental Health Care Program for Low-Income Seniors, among others. Dozens of federal programs also apply in this county. Each listing on this page includes its official source and the date it was last verified, but the sponsoring agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local starting point

Weld County Area Agency on Aging (Weld County Department of Human Services)

1-970-400-6950

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

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Programs run in Weld County

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

Elder Services in Weld County

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

Area Agency on Aging services (Weld County Area Agency on Aging) — Weld

County · Colorado

The Weld County Area Agency on Aging, part of the Weld County Department of Human Services, is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Weld County. It runs Older Americans Act services for adults 60 and older and family caregivers — information and assistance, senior meals and Meals on Wheels referrals, in-home and chore services, caregiver support, and wellness classes. Call 970-400-6950 to get connected.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-400-6950Last verified · September 30, 2026

Energy Assistance in Weld County

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

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

County · Colorado

The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps Weld County households pay for heat during the cold months and may help repair or replace a broken furnace. Applications are taken November 1 through April 30 and are processed by Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado. Apply online at Colorado PEAK, call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) for a paper form, or visit the Weld County human services office. Income limits are on the statewide LEAP record.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-866-432-8435Last verified · October 12, 2026

Healthcare in Weld County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Banner North Colorado Medical Center) — Weld

County · Colorado

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Weld County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley for emergency and medically necessary care. Banner Health's Colorado financial assistance program uses a sliding scale for households at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, or whose medical bills are more than half of household income. Call (888) 264-2127 with questions or to get an application.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-888-264-2127Last verified · October 8, 2026

Transportation in Weld County

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

Free senior rides (60 Plus Ride) — Weld

County · Colorado

60 Plus Ride gives free rides to Weld County residents who are 60 or older, driven by staff and volunteer drivers — to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. It is free to register and all rides are free. Call 970-352-9348 to register and book a ride.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-970-352-9348Last verified · October 11, 2026

Local agencies serving Weld 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 Weld 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.