MEDICAID OFFICE 121 West 6th Street Walsenburg, CO 81089 Phone: (719) 738-2810

Services: Medicaid provides health care for low-income individuals. (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy food. (TANF), provide assistance to those with little to no income.

Services at Walsenburg CO Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare Office

The Walsenburg CO Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare Office offers several services to assist individuals and families in need. Here are some of the key services available:

Medicaid:

• Medicaid is a program that provides health insurance for some Coloradans who cannot afford it. It covers families with children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities when state and federal eligibility criteria are met.

Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+):

• CHP+ is a low-cost health insurance program for uninsured Colorado children ages 18 and under whose families earn or own too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. It encourages preventive and early intervention services for children to promote their health and well-being.

Food Stamps (SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program):

• The Walsenburg CO Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare Office administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Walsenburg residents. SNAP benefits provide nutrition assistance for income-eligible households, reducing food insecurity and poverty by providing supplemental nutrition assistance for low-income households 2 3.

Weatherization Program:

• The Colorado Energy Office Weatherization Program (CEOWx) weatherizes more than 3,000 homes every year, helping households save an average of 20 percent on their monthly heating bills after the weatherization work is completed 1.

Other Social Services:

• The office also provides assistance for other social services, such as Colorado Works, Adult Financial Assistance, WIC, Head Start, and LEAP, among others.

Applying for Services

For those interested in applying for these services, it is possible to do so online through the Colorado PEAK system, which provides access to SNAP, Colorado Works, Adult Financial Assistance, WIC, Head Start, LEAP, and many other social services.

Contact Information

For questions about Food stamps, Medicaid, TAFI, or ICCP, individuals can contact the benefits customer service at MyBenefits@dhw.idaho.gov or call 877-456-1233..

If you have any further questions or need assistance with any of these services, feel free to reach out to the Walsenburg CO Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare Office directly for more information.

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Huerfano – Department of Social Services
Phone: (719) 738-2810 (Option #0)
After Hours: Walsenburg Dispatch (719) 738-1044
121 West 6th Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089