Checked November 5, 2026

Free and low-cost GLP-1 and weight-loss help in Colorado

Colorado has health centers that charge by income, maker programs that start at $149 a month, and food help across the state. Start with the one that fits your week.

Ready to start this week? Two cash programs that ship to Colorado.

No insurance needed.

Prices checked Nov 12, 2026.

  1. Eden$99 a monthcompounded semaglutidecompounded tirzepatide $129 a month
    Check price →Eden's GLP-1 page, then an online assessment
  2. Collective$59 a month, drug pricecompounded semaglutidecompounded tirzepatide $69 a month
    Check price →

Health centers that charge by income

Federally funded health centers set your fee by household size and income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and it rises in steps to the full price at twice the line.

HouseholdSmallest fee at or belowFull price from
1 person$15,960 a year$31,920 a year
2 people$21,640 a year$43,280 a year
3 people$27,320 a year$54,640 a year
4 people$33,000 a year$66,000 a year

Health centers in Colorado to call:

Find the health center nearest you. Ask for the sliding fee form when you book.

Clinics in the biggest Colorado counties

In Colorado, Arapahoe, Denver, Adams, El Paso, Weld and Jefferson counties have the most adults who struggle to afford care, so a call to a clinic there is a good first step.

Arapahoe County

About 26 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 12 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 10 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Geneva Health Center, 10260 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, 303-778-7433

County public health: Tri-County Health Department, Englewood, 303-220-9200.

Denver County

About 22 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 13 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 11 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • 48th Avenue East Shelter Health Center, 4600 E 48Th Ave, Denver, 303-312-9559
  • Adult Dental and Omfs Clinic, 660 Bannock St, Denver, 303-436-4949
  • Clinica Tepeyac - Clinic, 5075 Lincoln St, Denver, 303-458-5302
  • Inner City Health Center, 3800 N York St, Denver, 303-296-1767
  • Sheridan Health Services, 3525 W Oxford Ave, Denver, 303-315-6150

County public health: Denver Public Health Department, Denver, 303-602-3700.

Adams County

About 33 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 17 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 10 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Salud Brighton's Women Center, 30 S 20Th Ave, Brighton, 303-697-2583
  • Clinica Family Health - Pecos, 1701 W 72Nd Ave, Denver, 303-650-4460
  • Health Center at Strasburg, 55981 E Colfax Ave, Strasburg, 303-622-9237

El Paso County

About 28 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 7 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Logan Health Center at Myron Stratton, 430 Gold Pass Hts, Colorado Spgs, 719-632-5700

County public health: El Paso County Department of Health and Environment, Colorado Springs, 719-578-3199.

Weld County

About 34 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 14 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 9 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Monfort Family Clinic, 2930 11Th Ave, Evans, 970-353-9403

County public health: Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, Greeley, 970-304-6410.

Jefferson County

About 23 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 7 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Renaissance Children's Center, 1797 Kendall St, Lakewood, 303-237-6132
  • Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic, 6301 W 38Th Ave Bldg, Wheat Ridge, 303-940-9118

County public health: Jefferson County Public Health Department, Golden, 303-271-5700.

Larimer County

About 24 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 10 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • North Loveland Community Health Center, 201 W 69Th Ct, Loveland, 970-699-7500

County public health: Larimer County Health Department, Fort Collins, 970-498-6700.

Pueblo County

About 32 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 16 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 14 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Avondale Clinic, 328 Avondale Blvd, Avondale, 719-947-3344

County public health: Pueblo City-County Health Department, Pueblo, 719-583-4300.

Boulder County

About 17 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 11 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Clinica Family Health & Wellness, Norton Center for Behavioral Medicine, 975 North St, Boulder, 303-650-4460

County public health: Boulder County Public Health, Boulder, 303-441-1100.

Mesa County

About 30 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 11 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 12 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Primehealth+ Gjhs Health Center, 1400 N 5Th St, Grand Junction, 970-609-1113

County public health: Mesa County Health Department, Grand Junction, 970-248-6900.

Maker programs and prices

ProgramWhat you payWho it fits
NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pen$199 a month for the first two fills, then $349Anyone with a prescription
NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pill$149 for 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg, $299 for 9 mg and 25 mgAnyone with a prescription
Zepbound from LillyKwikPen $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, from $449 at higher dosesAnyone with a prescription
TrumpRxWegovy pill $149, Wegovy pen $199, Zepbound $299 a monthAnyone with a prescription
Novo Nordisk Patient AssistanceOzempic at no costNo insurance and income up to $31,920 for one person
Lilly CaresTrulicity at no costIncome up to $47,880 for one person
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge$50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo or Zepbound KwikPenPart D members who meet the weight and health test, until December 31, 2027

Zepbound has a $25 savings card for people whose insurance covers it, good through December 31, 2026. Prices read November 5, 2026. Compare every cash program on the cash price chart.

Colorado Medicaid and GLP-1s

Health First Colorado covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for heart protection and Zepbound for sleep apnea, with prior approval. It does not cover them for weight loss alone. The full rules are on Colorado Medicaid GLP-1 coverage.

Food help in Colorado

Food banks:

Find the food bank for your county.

Free coaching and Medicare help

  • Lifestyle change programs: a year of group coaching on food and movement, led by trained coaches. Search the CDC list for your zip code, in person or online. Programs in Colorado that meet in person include:
    • Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Boulder: 441-3599
    • Adams County Health Department, Brighton: 266-2971
    • Kit Carson County Department of Public Health and Environment, Burlington: 346-7168
    • VUELA for Health, Denver: 747-2583
    • YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, Denver: 524-2747
    • Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins: 495-8205
    • Valley View, Glenwood Springs: 384-7555
    • Weld County Department of Public Health, Greeley: 400-2325
    • Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado, Lakewood: 321-8315
    • Flatirons Family Pharmacy, Longmont: 827-3480
  • Age 65 or older: State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives free one-to-one Medicare help. Call 888-696-7213.

Four ways to stretch your health dollar

  1. Ask every clinic and pharmacy for the cash price before you book or fill.
  2. Bring your last tax return or pay stubs to a health center visit so the sliding fee applies on day one.
  3. Ask for a 90-day supply when your prescriber agrees.
  4. Apply for Medicaid any time of year, and check Marketplace savings during open enrollment.

Colorado free-help FAQ

How much does a health center visit cost in Colorado?

It depends on your income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and between one and two times the line it steps up. Ask for the sliding fee form.

Can I get help with a GLP-1 if I have no insurance?

Yes. NovoCare Pharmacy and Lilly sell directly at the prices above, and the cash programs at the top of this page ship to Colorado.

Where do I start if I need food and a clinic?

Dial 211. It connects you with food banks, clinics and other help near your zip code.

Sources: Health center fee rule (42 CFR 51c.303); 2026 poverty guidelines (ASPE); HRSA health center list; Feeding America member list; USDA SNAP directory; maker pages linked above; state Medicaid drug lists. Read November 5, 2026. How we check.

This page lists public programs and is not medical advice. Ask your clinician before starting any medicine.

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