Public Assistance – Economic Security
Apply for public assistance online
MOBILE APPS:
MyCO Benefits Google app | Apple app
Health First Colorado Google app | Apple app
PEAK is Colorado’s place to apply for and manage your benefits online.
Apply for public assistance in person
• 195 W. 14th St., Rifle, or 108 8th St., Suite 300, Glenwood Springs
• Office hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday through Friday
• Print an application in English or Spanish from the Colorado Department of Human Services for all programs (SNAP/cash/medical) or Health Care Policy & Financing for medical assistance only. Send directly to our office.
• For questions/inquiries, contact via phone, 970-625-5282, ext.7500, or by email.
Public assistance programs
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food assistance, to help households buy food.
Health First Colorado (Medicaid and CHP+) medical assistance for individuals, children, families, some qualified adults, and seniors.
Colorado Works/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), cash assistance for very low-income families.
Low-income child care assistance for families who need help reaching self-sufficiency.
Adult financial cash assistance such as Aid to the Needy Disabled, Burial Assistance, Old Age Pension, Home Care Allowance and Personal Needs Allowance programs.
Employment First, to prepare SNAP recipients for employment.
Fraud, civil rights complaints, and non-discrimination
Report public assistance fraud, file civil rights complaint and/or file a Health Care Policy & Financing customer service complaint.
Report public assistance fraud
The Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF – Colorado’s agency to oversee the Medicaid program), and Garfield County each have non-discrimination statements.
SNAP non-discrimination statement
Health Care Policy and Financial (HCPF) non-discrimination statement