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Find health benefits, energy assistance, banking, and other resources you may be eligible for.
Colorado Peak
Use PEAK to apply for or manage your medical, SNAP, cash, or other State of Colorado benefits. The Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK) has everything you need to learn about public assistance programs, complete an application, and manage your benefits online.
As long as you have internet access on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can connect to PEAK 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Plus, PEAK is safe and secure, which means they will not share your personal information.
Colorado PEAK is the place to apply for and manage benefits online.
My Friend Ben
In less than 10 minutes, My Friend Ben calculates the dollar value of your entitled benefits and the time it takes to enroll.
MyFriendBen, a mobile-friendly assessment tool, swiftly informs families about entitled benefits, estimating their cash value and time to receive. Available in English and Spanish, users answer simple questions about income, expenses, and demographics. MyFriendBen provides instant, personalized results suggesting eligible benefits without inquiries about immigration status.
Bank On COLORADO
Bank On’s goal is to ensure everyone has access to a safe and affordable bank or credit union account.
Six percent of Coloradans are unbanked, which is higher than the national average. With a bank account, it is easier for families to make basic financial transactions and to build savings.
By partnering with local banks and credit unions, Bank On Colorado provides a list of low-cost or no-cost bank accounts that are accessible to everyone. You can use this tool to get connected to banking services.
Energy AssistAnce
Save on heating and energy costs.
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps low-income households pay for winter home heating costs with cash assistance. The program runs from November through April each year.
mEDICAID
re-enrollment
rEADY TO RENEW YOUR MEDICAID COVERAGE?
Avoid an interruption in your access to medical services and find your renewal date in the Health First Colorado app or on the Colorado Peak website.
You can visit the Health First Colorado website for more information about your coverage and benefits.
To get free help enrolling in Connect for Health Colorado marketplace coverage, contact a certified assister online or by calling 855-752-6749. TTY: 855-346-3432.
To get free help filling out an application for Health First Colorado or CHP+ coverage or to learn about other coverage options, contact a Certified Application Assistance Site
Famli
A state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
The FAMLI program will ensure Colorado workers have access to paid leave to take care of themselves or their family during life circumstances that pull them away from their jobs — like growing their family or taking care of a loved one with a serious health condition.
FAMLI will start providing benefits to employees beginning January 1, 2024. Most eligible employees will receive up to twelve weeks of leave. Those who experience pregnancy or childbirth complications may receive an additional four weeks.
Student Loan Repayment
Get ready for student loan repayment
Borrowers need to familiarize themselves with the resources and tools available as they prepare for repayment. Borrowers can create an account at StudentAid.Gov to access loan detail information, including loan servicer(s) and payment amounts.
A new repayment plan, Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, would revise the existing income-driven plan known as REPAYE and could lower payments. Those signed up for the REPAYE plan will get automatic enrollment in the SAVE plan. Information about the SAVE plan is available on the Federal Student Aid website.
The Colorado Attorney General’s Student Loan Ombudsperson may be able to help borrowers navigate the student loan repayment process. The Ombudsperson is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and attempting to resolve student loan borrower complaints. Borrowers having problems with their student loans can file a complaint with the student loan ombudsperson on this webpage or send an email to studentloans@coag.gov.
You can access the Prepare to Repay FAQ materials HERE and the Spanish language Prepare to Repay FAQ materials HERE.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Your Money, Your Goals website serves as a valuable repository of toolkits and information, aiding individuals in engaging in informed discussions about financial matters.
Financial counseling equips families with essential tools and resources, fostering a better understanding of budgeting, saving, and debt management.
The services extend beyond information dissemination. The bureau assists low-income families in defining and attaining financial objectives, such as establishing emergency funds, improving credit scores, and accessing affordable financial products and services. They aim to enhance financial literacy through personalized guidance, enabling families to make informed decisions and work towards sustainable financial stability.
