MEDICAID OFFICE Courthouse, 3rd & Colorado La Junta, CO 81050 Phone: (719) 383-3100

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 La Junta CO Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office

The La Junta CO Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office provides a range of services to support individuals and families in need. Here are some of the key services offered:

Medicaid: Medicaid is a program that pays for health insurance for some Coloradans who cannot afford it. It covers families with children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The program provides medical benefits including inpatient and outpatient hospital, physician services, well child checks, immunizations, prescription drugs, dental benefits, and mental health care. To qualify for Medicaid, applicants must meet citizenship, legal residence, and income requirements.

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 provides public low-cost health insurance for certain children and pregnant women who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to pay for private health insurance.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Food Stamps: The office administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy food. SNAP benefits are distributed through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and are designed to assist households that meet certain eligibility requirements.

Other Assistance Programs: The office may also provide information and assistance related to other programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Old Age Pension (OAP) Health and Medical Care Program, and energy assistance programs like the Colorado Energy Office Weatherization Program (CEOWx).

It’s important to note that the specific services and eligibility criteria for these programs may vary, and individuals seeking assistance are encouraged to directly contact the La Junta CO Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office for detailed information and guidance.

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Otero – Department of Social Services
Phone: (719) 383-3100
24/7 Hotline: 1-855-291-4863
P.O. Box 494 (mail)
Courthouse, 3rd & Colorado
La Junta, CO 81050