Assistance with Benefits

JFS staff will be available to help clients apply for utility bill assistance and enroll in SNAP from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday each month.

Utility Bill Pay (EOC) 

Energy Outreach Colorado’s (EOC) Bill Payment Assistance Program helps low-income individuals and families afford their home energy costs through direct payments to energy vendors on behalf of customers. The program is open to all Colorado residents regardless of documentation status. 

Eligibility:  

  • Gross monthly household income (i.e. all work and non-work income before taxes or deductions) at or below 80% of area median income (AMI).  

  • The past due balance must be owed to a qualifying energy source for EOC funding. 

  • Must be at least one day past the due date on utility bill or low on bulk fuel (coal, firewood, kerosene, propane, oil or pellets). 

  • Benefit is available no more than once per energy source (up to two energy sources) during the program year, which runs from October 1 through September 30 

 Documentation needed to apply for EOC:

  • Photo ID (does not need to be gov issued, expired is acceptable;)

  • Bill with their name as the account holder showing past due balance 

  • If the participant or a member of the household is not the account holder, they must provide evidence that they reside at the service. Examples include: 

    • Signed lease that names applicant as tenant at service address. 

    • Applicant driver license or state ID listing service address as home address. 

    • Income documentation (e.g. check stubs, reports) showing applicant name and service address. 

    • Current utility bill or other such official business mail addressed to applicant at service address. 

SNAP Enrollment 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households in Colorado purchase food. It provides a monthly benefit that helps families and individuals buy the food they need for good health. 

Eligibility: 

  • Those who qualify for SNAP include persons who may meet one of the following options: 

  • Work for low wages 

  • Are unemployed or work part-time 

  • Receive TANF, SSI or other assistance payments 

  • Are elderly or disabled and live on a small income 

  • Are children 

  • Adults ages 18 to 52 who have no children in their home (known as ABAWDs, able-bodied adults without dependents) 

  • Individuals, couples, and families may qualify if their income is less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). See the table below for gross monthly income limits, based on household size. Note: The values below have been updated to reflect SNAP increases on Oct. 1, 2023. 

Income limits: 

1, $2,430 

2, $3,288 

3, $4,054 

4, $5,000 

5, $5,858 

6, $6,714 

7, $7,570 

8, $8,428 

Each additional member (add), +$858 

Documentation needed for SNAP:

Proof of income 

  • 30 days of earned income (pay stubs, employer statement that includes pay per hour and hours per week, etc.) 

  • Self-employment bookkeeping records (if self-employed) 

  • Agency letter showing unearned income (Social Security Retirement or Disability income, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Affairs (VA) pension or disability benefits, Unemployment, child support, alimony, private retirement, pension, etc.)   

Proof of identity (any of the items below) 

  • Driver’s license or state-issued identification card 

  • Birth certificate or Social Security card 

  • Work or school identification card 

  • Voter registration card 

Proof of medical expenses (ONLY if over 60 or disabled)  

  • Billing statements or repayment agreements 

  • Medicare card, indicating Part B 

  • Mileage or transportation costs to/from medical appointments                                

  • Itemized receipts for medical expenses (prescription drugs, medical supplies, etc.) 

Other possible documents 

  • Immigration or naturalization papers (ONLY if these documents apply to you. For example, NOT required if you are only applying for your children who were born in the United States) 

  • Child care expenses (if appropriate)