Old Age Pension (OAP)

The Old Age Pension (OAP) provides financial assistance and, in some cases, medical benefits to residents ages 60 or older with little or no income .

Eligibility and the benefit amount are based upon each individual’s income and financial resources.

Benefits

Financial Benefits

OAP provides financial assistance of up to $841 per month. However, other income sources, like Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or Veteran’s Assistance, may reduce the amount of OAP benefits you receive.

Medical Benefits

Medical assistance may be available to OAP recipients, and is provided through two different programs: Colorado’s OAP Health Care Program and Medicaid. Colorado’s OAP Health Care Program benefits may be available to residents ages 60 to 64, while Medicaid may be available for persons 65 or older.

In Colorado, OAP financial benefits are provided through a Quest Card. This card works like a debit card at grocery store checkouts or ATMs and is secured with a private PIN.