PACE
Health First Colorado also operates the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which offers care and support to individuals aged 55 and older who wish to remain in their homes and communities. PACE recipients work with an interdisciplinary team of health care and social service professionals to develop an individualized care plan. Benefits and services include:
- Durable medical equipment
- Occupational and physical therapies
To be considered eligible, applicants must be 55 or older and require a nursing home level of care. To learn more or apply for services, visit the
Rocky Mountain Options for Long-Term Care or call (719) 457-0660.
Veterans Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits Veteran seniors receiving the VA pension who need assistance with ADLs, are bedridden or housebound may qualify to receive
A&A or Housebound benefits. These benefits increase pension amounts to cover care at home or an assisted living facility.
A&A applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
- Need help with some ADLs, including dressing, bathing, eating, taking medications and transportation
- Reside in a nursing home due to mental or physical disabilities
When applying, include physician evidence to validate the need for care. Once the application process is complete, benefits can be received retroactively from the point the application was originally submitted.
For more details about these benefits and the application process, visit or call the
El Paso County Veterans Service Office at (719) 520-7750. You may also write to the
VA Pension Center serving the Colorado Springs area or call (608) 758-9300.