Old Age Pension (OAP) - Mesa County Department of Human Services
510 29 1/2 RD
Data Provided By
Western Colorado 2-1-1 - WC 211
General Information
Description of Service
The Old Age Pension (OAP) program provides financial and may provide health care assistance for low income Colorado residents who are 60 years or older. To apply for Old Age Pension, you must:
- be a Colorado resident
- apply in the county where you live.
- be able to prove citizenship in one of the following categories: born in the United States, a naturalized citizen, or a legal alien admitted into the United States.
The OAP program has three categories of assistance and all categories have age, income, and resource eligibility limits.
OAP-A includes Medicaid coverage. To be eligible for this program, you must be 65 and over and your income and resources must be under the current standard.
OAP-B includes the Old Age Pension Health Care Plan. To be eligible for this program, you must be between the ages of 60 and 64 and your income and resources must be under the current standard.
OAP-C is for age 60 or older individuals who are committed to the Colorado Mental health Institute or regional center by court order.
Income under $771 and a countable resource limit of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple.
Location
Mesa County
Geographical Area
Mesa County
Public Transportation
www.gvt.mesacounty.us
Facility/ADA Access
Full access
Intake Procedure
Call, walk in or apply online at https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/
Intake Requirements
Must provide:
- Photo ID
- Proof of Income
- Proof of Residency
- Proof of Lawful Presence
- Other Documentation as Requested
Client Information
Gender
Either
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, you must be 60 and over, have an income under $771 and a countable resource limit of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple.
Availability
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (administration hours)
