Programs

Get the details on cash and health programs.

Got a work plan?

See how it would help your situation.

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Cash Benefits

See which programs may help you pay for basic needs.

What Benefits Do I Get?

How to see which Social Security and state benefits you get.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI helps people with disabilities and seniors who have low income and resources.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

SSDI helps people with disabilities who worked and paid Social Security taxes.

Housing

Section 8, public housing, and other programs help pay for housing.

Colorado Works

Colorado Works helps families pay for basic needs like food, clothing, and rent.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP helps people with low income pay for groceries and other food items.

Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

CCCAP helps low-income parents pay for child care.

Energy Assistance

Energy assistance helps people pay for electricity and heating.

Health Coverage

See which programs can help you stay healthy.

Finding the Right Health Coverage For You

Try this interactive guide to see your health coverage options.

How Health Benefits Work

Learn about the different ways you may be able to get health coverage.

Income-Based Health First Colorado

Health First Colorado (Medicaid) for people with and without disabilities who have low income.

Disability-Based Health First Colorado

Health First Colorado (Medicaid) for people with disabilities who have low income and low resources.

Health First Colorado (Medicaid) Adult Buy-In

The Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities offers Medicaid coverage for people with higher income or resources.

Medicare

Medicare is public health coverage for people with disabilities and seniors.

Employer-Sponsored Coverage

Your job, your parent's job, or your spouse's job may offer private health coverage as a benefit.

Individual Coverage on HealthCare.gov

You can get private health coverage on Connect for Health Colorado. The government may help you pay for it.

Programs that Support Life in the Community

See which programs help adults and youth.

Long-Term Services and Supports Programs

Learn about programs that can help you live in a home in the community.

HCBS Waiver Programs

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs help people with disabilities live in the community.

Benefits for Young People

Find out how benefits support young people who work.