The Old Age Pension (OAP) provides financial assistance and, in some cases, medical benefits to residents ages 60 or older with little or no income.
Eligibility and the benefit amount are based upon each individual’s income and financial resources.
Old Age Pension (OAP)
Financial Benefits
OAP provides financial assistance of up to $841 per month. However, other income sources, like Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or Veteran’s Assistance, may reduce the amount of OAP benefits you receive.
Medical Benefits
Medical assistance may be available to OAP recipients, and is provided through two different programs: Colorado’s OAP Health Care Program and Medicaid. Colorado’s OAP Health Care Program benefits may be available to residents ages 60 to 64, while Medicaid may be available for persons 65 or older.
Colorado PEAK is a State online service for Coloradoans to screen themselves and apply for medical, food, and cash assistance programs. Visit Colorado PEAK to see if you are eligible and to apply!
To receive OAP benefits, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be 60 years of age or older
- Meet a monthly income limit of $771
- Meet resource limit of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a married couple
What To Bring When Applying
Bring as many of the following documents as possible. Do not wait to apply if you do not have all verifications needed. You can gather needed information after your application has been received.
Proof of age, such as:
- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Certificate
- Statement from Social Security
- Driver’s License
- Picture Identification Card
- Military Discharge Papers
- Alien Registration Card
- Naturalization Papers
Proof of Colorado residency, such as:
- Client Statement
- Rent Receipt
- Lease Agreement
- Mortgage Statement
- Voter Registration
- Utility Bill
- Phone Bill
Proof of your and your spouse’s gross income, such as:
- Payroll Stubs
- Verification of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Tax Return
- Letter from Employer
- Proof of other income or checks you receive (child support, alimony, self-employment, financial aid)
Proof of your sponsor’s information if applicable, such as:
- Income
- Resources
- Household Members
Proof of resources, such as:
- Cash
- Checking/Savings/Certificate of Deposit Bank Statements
- Letter from the Bank
- Statements for investment accounts, stocks, bonds
- Vehicle Registration (vehicles, boats, motor homes, etc)
- Letter from Broker
- Life Insurance Policy
- Letter from Life Insurance Company
- Burial Contract or Policy
- Tax Return
- Letter from County Assessor’s Office
Proof of application of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (applicants/recipients of OAP may be required to apply for SSI benefits).
- Statement from the Social Security Administration showing that your application has been filed and any required appointments have been kept.
Please note, some resources may not count toward the resource limit.
Applying For Benefits
There are many ways to apply for benefits. Select the option that is best for you.
- Colorado PEAK is a state online service for Coloradoans to screen themselves and apply for medical, food, and cash assistance programs. Visit Colorado PEAK to see if you are eligible and to apply!
- Print the application (in English or Spanish) or pick up a copy at one of our offices.
- Fax, mail, or email your application, or deliver it in-person to one of our offices.
Fax: 303-441-1523
Email the application to: imaging@bouldercounty.gov
Deliver your application in-person at any of our three locations: Boulder – 3460 North Broadway (open Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm); Longmont – 515 Coffman St (open Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm); Lafayette – 1755 S Public Rd. (open Tuesday/Thursday, 8 am – 4:30 pm). - Call to schedule a telephone or in-person interview at 303-441-1000 Interview locations: Boulder – 3460 North Broadway; Longmont – 515 Coffman St.; Lafayette – 1755 S Public Rd.
If you are unable to go to the nearest office, please call (303) 441-1000 to request a special telephone appointment or home visit.
How and when will I get my benefits?
Your benefits will be issued on your Quest EBT card. For cash programs like OAP, the timing depends on the last digit of your Social Security number. Please see the chart below for more details.
| If your SSN Number ends in: | Benefits will be issued to your Quest card on the following day of each month |
| 8 or 9 or 0 | 1st day of each month |
| 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 | 2nd day of each month |
| 1 or 2 or 3 | 3rd day of each month |
What is the HCP (Health Care Program) and how is it different from Medicaid?
HCP Provides medical benefits to clients aged 60+ who do not qualify for Medicaid due to:
- Citizenship – a legal resident that has not been in the country for at least 5 years
- Disability – Individuals under age 65 that do not meet SSA disability criteria
- Resources – Individuals that are over resources due to a countable life insurance policy
Where can I go to get help applying for benefits?
- For help with your application, you can contact Boulder County Human Services at 303-441-1000. Or, if you would like to come into the office, we have three locations: Boulder – 3460 North Broadway (open Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm); Longmont – 515 Coffman St (open Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm); Lafayette – 1755 S Public Rd. (open Tuesday/Thursday, 8 am – 4:30 pm).
If I am eligible for OAP Healthcare, where can I find more information about my coverage?
- If you need additional information on the Old Age Pension Health and Medical Care Program, Medicaid, or the Colorado Indigent Care Program you should contact Medicaid Customer Service at 303-866-3513 (Metro Denver) or 1-800-221-3943 (Outside the Metro Denver Area).
Contact Us
Human Services
Phone: 303-441-1000
TTY: 1-800-659-3656
Fax: 303-441-1523
Submit a question
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
Boulder Location
3460 Broadway
Map and Directions Boulder Location
Fax: 720-564-2283
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Longmont Location
515 Coffman St.
Map and Directions Longmont Location
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Lafayette Location
1755 S. Public Road, Lafayette
Map and Directions Lafayette Location
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday
Closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch.
