Public notice regarding means-tested benefits

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is providing this public notice in order to identify state-administered public benefit programs that are means-tested. A means-tested benefit is one where eligibility is based, in whole or in part, on an applicant’s income or financial resources.

Here is a list of CDHS programs and sub-programs that are considered means-tested public benefits:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Colorado Employment First
  • Energy EBT
• Summer EBT
• Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Adult Financial Programs
  • Aid to the Needy Disabled
  • Aid to the Blind
  • Burial Assistance Program
  • Home Care Allowance
  • Old Age Pension
  • Personal Needs Allowance
• Colorado Works
  • Colorado Works Subsidized Training and Employment Program (CW STEP)
  • Housing for Victims of Abuse
• ReHire Colorado
• Communications Technology Program

This notice is required by federal law (8 CFR § 213a.4(b)) to make sure people are aware of this information. If you have questions, please contact the specific program.