Public Assistance Programs

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Old Age Pension (OAP)

(970) 498-6300

Old Age Pension provides financial assistance to residents ages 60 or older with little or no income. It may also provide medical assistance for eligible applicants. Eligibility and benefit amounts are based upon the individual’s income and resources.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Assistance Program (970) 498-6300

SNAP is a food assistance program in Colorado that provides food benefits to low-income individuals. Benefits are issued on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card which can be used at most grocery stores and some farmers markets to buy food. To apply for SNAP/food assistance, please apply online through Colorado.gov/PEAK.

If you would like assistance completing the application over the phone, please contact Hunger Free Colorado (855) 855-4626 or visit hungerfreecolorado.org

If you would like an application mailed to you, please call the Larimer County Department of Human Services at (970) 498-6300.

Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND)

(970) 498-6908

Colorado’s Aid to the Needy Disabled (State AND) program provides a cash payment to qualified residents who are between the ages of 18-59, a United States citizen or a legal resident of the United States, a resident of Colorado, cooperate with alcohol or controlled substance programs, remain substance free if your disability primary diagnosis is drug or alcohol addiction and have been, or expect to be totally disabled for six months or more. If you would like an application mailed to you, please call the Larimer County Department of Human Services.

Burial and Cremation Assistance

(970) 619-4493

The Burial Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible, low-income Larimer County residents to help with the cost of a funeral, burial, or cremation for individuals whose estates do not have sufficient resources to pay the cost. Call or email for more information: burials@co.larimer.co.us