Benefits Eligibility Guide
Colorado Government Benefits
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Here are the major programs available to Colorado residents.
Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
Medicaid expansion state
Adults: up to 138% FPL
Children: up to 260% FPL
Pregnant: up to 195% FPL
SNAP (Food Assistance)
Gross income limit: 130% FPL
Net income limit: 100% FPL
Has asset limit
LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) (Energy Assistance)
Income limit: 60% SMI
Helps with heating and cooling costs
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (Childcare)
Income limit: 85% SMI
Subsidized childcare for working families
Colorado Works (Cash Assistance)
Lifetime limit: 60 months
Cash assistance for families with children
WIC (Nutrition)
Income limit: 185% FPL
For pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals and children under 5
Connect for Health Colorado (ACA)
Marketplace Type: State-Based Exchange
Phone: 1-855-752-6749
Medicare / SHIP Counseling
Colorado Medicare Assistance Program (MAP)
Phone: 1-888-696-7213
SSI / SSDI
State provides supplemental SSI payment
State Supplement: $30/month
Phone:
Plus: ACA Health Insurance Subsidies, EITC, Child Tax Credit, SSI, SSDI, Pell Grants, VA Benefits, School Meals, Head Start, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government benefits am I eligible for in Colorado?
Colorado residents may qualify for programs including Health First Colorado (Medicaid), SNAP (food assistance), LIHEAP energy assistance, childcare subsidies, tax credits like EITC and CTC, and more. Eligibility depends on your household size, income, and other factors. Use our free screener to check all programs at once.
How do I apply for Health First Colorado in Colorado?
You can apply for Health First Colorado online at https://peak.my.site.com/peak/s/afb-welcome?language=en_US or by calling 1-800-221-3943. Colorado has expanded Medicaid, so adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level may qualify.
How do I apply for SNAP (food stamps) in Colorado?
Apply for SNAP online at https://peak.my.site.com/peak/s/peak-landing-page?language=en_US or call 1-800-221-3943. The gross income limit in Colorado is 130% of the federal poverty level. Net income must be at or below 100% FPL.