Consumer: Benefits

  1. Benefits.gov -

    Official government benefits website with a free, confidential online search.
  2. BenefitsCheckUp -

    Federal, state, and prescription assistance programs for older Americans.
  3. Colorado Medicaid -

    Eligibility, FAQs, application, and more.
  4. Colorado PEAK -

    Allows users to electronically submit applications for public assistance benefits. Can also be used to report changes, and determine eligibility, as well as check the status of benefits. From the Colorado Department of Human Services
  5. Disaster Assistance.gov -

    Locate and apply for disaster relief, download citizen preparedness guide, and more.
  6. Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents - 2012 Edition -

    From the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  7. Get Educated About Medicare's Prescription Drug Coverage -

    Learn how to choose or switch to Medicare Part D plans.
  8. Medicaid Resource Book -

    Who/what is covered and how it's financed and/or administered.
  9. Medicare -

    Official U.S. Government site.
  10. Medicare (Español / Spanish) -

    Official U.S. Government site.
  11. Medicare Interactive Counselor -

    This offers information and advice about Medicare. Also offers state-specific information by selecting your state from the drop-down menu at the top of the website.
  12. Popular Social Security Services -

    Applying for benefits, information for beneficiaries, death of a beneficiary, information for workers, Social Security cards, and how to contact Social Security.
  13. Seguro Social en Español -

    Social Security Administration - Spanish-language.
  14. Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program -

    Helps people enrolled in Medicare with questions about health insurance. From the Colorado Division of Insurance.
  15. Social Security Administration -

    Official U.S. Government site. Get or replace a social security card, apply online for retirement, disability, or Medicare benefits, get your Social Security Statement online, estimate your retirement benefits, and much more.
  16. Social Security Disability Programs -
  17. Unemployment Insurance Benefits Information -

    Links to the Jobs / Employment section of Recommended Websites.
  18. Veterans Benefits Administration -

    Includes information on compensation, education & training, home loans, life insurance, pension, vocational rehabilitation & employment, and services. From the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
  19. What You Need To Know When You Get Disability Benefits -

    Electronic booklet from the Social Security Administration.