Map Search Contact Us Utility Relief on the Way for Seniors by Eileen Doherty, Executive Director Senior Answers and Service and the Colorado Gerontological Society Higher fuel costs will result in significantly higher utility bills this winter.
Persons living in their own home or in subsidized housing can receive benefits.
Colorado has developed a short form for persons receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Aid to the Needy Disabled, and Old Age Pension. Persons receiving these monthly benefits, as well as LEAP in 1999, will complete the short form received in the mail. Those who did not receive LEAP in 1999 will complete the long form. The LEAP program does not pay the entire heating bill. The amount received depends upon income, and the number of persons who live in the household.