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Old Age Pension (OAP) provides financial assistance to residents ages 60 or older with little or no income, and may provide medical assistance
for eligible applicants.
Eligibility and the benefit amount is based upon the individual’s income and resources.
In Colorado, OAP financial benefits are accessed through a Quest Card,which works like a debit card at a grocery store checkout counter or ATM and is kept secure with a private pin number.
Types of Benefits
Financial Benefits: OAP provides financial assistance up to $699 per month. Any other income, such as Social Security benefits, Supplemental
Security Income, Veteran's Assistance, etc. may reduce the amount of OAP benefits.
Medical Benefits: Medical assistance may be available to OAP recipients, and is provided through two different programs.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.
Home Care Allowance (HCA):Home CareAllowance provides a financial allowance that must be used to purchase specific chore, personal care, and support services. HCA provides cash assistance to elderly and disabled individuals for services paid directly to a home care provider of the
client’s choice. The home care provider assists the client with their activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing,
transfers, supportive service such as money management, and appointment management. All services under the HCA program are
considered unskilled. HCA establishes eligibility for Medicaid or the Old Age Pension-Health Care Program (OAP-HCP) whenever
the recipient’s income is greater than the OAP standard, but less than the OAP plus the approved HCA.
No medical coverage is provided to ANDE recipients who are not eligible for SSI.
Eligibility
To receive OAP benefits, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be 60 years of age or older;
- Be a citizen, a naturalized citizen, or an eligible legal residentof the United States;
- Meet income limit of $699; and
- Meet the resource limit of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a married couple
How Do I Apply For Benefits?
To determine eligibility, an application must be completed with verification of income, resources, expenses, Social Security
number(s), proof of lawful presence and a signed affidavit. An interview will determine if any further verification is required.
There are several options available to you for obtaining and filing a Financial, Medical, and Food Assistance Application to apply for OAP Assistance:
- Print the application using the link above,or secure a copy in-person at one of our County office locations
- Complete the application, and then fax, mail or deliver it in-person to one our offices.
- If you are unable to go to the nearest office, you may have another person, (called an authorized representative) apply and
be interviewed on your behalf. You must designate the authorized representative in writing.
You are also welcome to contact us at 303-636-1170 if you have questions about this program or any other program of interest.
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 U.S. citizenship, such as:
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security card
- Baptismal Certificate
- Naturalization Papers
- Passport
- Alien Registration 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 SSI
- Tax return
- Letter from employer
- Proof of other income or checks you receive (child support, alimony, self-employment, financial aid)
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
Some resources may not count toward the resource limit.
Proof of Application of Supplemental Security Income: Applicants/recipients of OAP may be required to apply for SSI benefits.
- Statement from SSA showing application has been filed and appointment kept.
For more information on Old Age Pension, please visit the Colorado Department of Human Services website.
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