💵 Public Benefits Team

Services Provided by the Public Benefits Team

Main services

First SNAP (Food Stamps) & Medicaid Application
We apply automatically for all clients when they arrive to the US for SNAP (Food Stamps) and Medicaid (health insurance).
EBT Card Orientation
We teach clients how to use their new EBT (electronic benefits transfer) card to access their SNAP benefits.
Redetermination Support
We help clients renew their SNAP and Medicaid benefits with their counties.
Benefits Troubleshooting and Support
We help clients solve any problems with their benefits by helping communicate with their county offices.

Additional services

Colorado Works (TANF) Application
For eligible clients only, we apply for the Colorado Works (TANF – temporary assistance for needy families) cash assistance program. *To be eligible for TANF, you must have at least one child under the age of 18 and have completed a cash intake session with IRC.
Ongoing Colorado Works (TANF) Case Management & Coaching
For eligible clients only, we manage Colorado Works (TANF) cases here at IRC, instead of clients having to work directly with their counties on their own.
Old Age Pension (OAP) Application & Case Management

For eligible clients only, we apply for the Old Age Pension (OAP) cash assistance program and help manage the ongoing case. *To be eligible for OAP, you must be age 60 and above and meet other criteria.

Educational Support for SNAP, Colorado Works (TANF), and Medicaid Participants
We help clients transition to managing their own Public Benefits cases directly with their counties when they are ready.