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.
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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.
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 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!
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.
There are many ways to apply for benefits. Select the option that is best for you.
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 |
HCP Provides medical benefits to clients aged 60+ who do not qualify for Medicaid due to: