The Chaffee County Health and Human Services departments work together to advocate and provide for the health and wellness of our citizens. We provide responsive programs for the entire community, young and old. We believe the people of Chaffee County are the safest, healthiest & most self sufficient in Colorado.

Long Term Care (Nursing Home) This is a program for person needing help to pay for services in a medical facility for more than 30 consecutive days. These persons have to meet a medical assessment.

Long Term Care (Home and Community Based Services) This is a program for person needing help to pay for services in their home for more than 30 consecutive days. These persons have to meet a medical assessment.

Medicare Savings Program (QMB, SLMB, QI-1) These programs may help persons receiving Part A (Prescriptions are not a covered benefit.)

Medicare Part D–Low Income Subsidy (LIS) This program may help person receiving Medicare Part D with their premiums, co-pays and deductibles.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid This program provides medical benefits for anyone receiving SSI. (No application needed for this program)

Old Age Pension-State Medical Program This program may help person receiving Old Age Pension Financial Assistance.

Dept. of Human Services – Salida
448 East First Street
Suite 166
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-530-2500
FAX: 719-539-6430

Dept. of Human Services – BV
114 Linderman Avenue
POB 5080
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone: 719-395-0344
FAX: 719-395-0347