How to apply for Old Age Pension (OAP) cash assistance in Colorado

Who it's for

The Old Age Pension gives monthly cash help to Colorado residents 60 and older with low income. The 2026 grant standard is $1,032 a month; other income such as Social Security lowers the payment. Resources must be $2,000 or less for an unmarried person or $3,000 for a married person. People on OAP can also get medical coverage. Apply online through Colorado PEAK or at your county human services office.

What you'll need

• Identification and proof of Colorado residency
• Proof of income (Social Security, pensions, wages)
• Proof of resources (bank statements)

Where to apply

Step by step

1. Check that this program fits your situation. It is for Colorado residents age 60 or older with low income and limited resources.
2. Gather your documents. Have identification and proof of Colorado residency, proof of income such as Social Security, pensions, or wages, and proof of resources such as bank statements.
3. Apply online through Colorado PEAK.
4. Answer all questions fully and submit your application. If you can get other income, such as Social Security, apply for that too.
5. Watch for follow-up requests from your county human services office and provide any added information they ask for.

What to expect: After you apply, the county human services office makes the final decision. Your monthly payment, if approved, is based on the grant standard for one person minus your countable income, so other income can lower the amount. People on OAP can also get medical coverage. Renew this benefit every year to keep it active. Processing times vary, so ask the agency for an estimate if needed.

Renewals

annual