Boulder County Human Services

SNAP Benefits Are on Hold

People should continue to submit new applications and renewals.

Community Partners,

As you know, there continues to be a government shutdown and we’re seeing confusion amongst community members. We’re sending this email to align on messaging and help ensure people continue to apply for and renew their benefits.

Key SNAP Messaging:

• SNAP (food assistance) benefits are on hold for November 2025. This affects all SNAP households. Right now, we do not have more information about what happens next. We will share updates as soon as we get them on the SNAP website at boco.org/FoodAssistance. People can also check their PEAK account for information on benefits going forward.
• New applicants should still apply for benefits. Existing SNAP recipients should continue to renew. Boulder County will keep processing all new applications and renewals so that everyone who qualifies is ready to receive benefits as soon as funding becomes available. There may be some delays before benefits are issued.

Other Benefits:

• Boulder County WIC benefits for November 2025 will be issued as usual.
• Additional updates on TANF (cash assistance) and HUD programs (including Housing Choice Vouchers) will be shared when information is available.
• Programs like Social Security, Medicare, Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) are not currently affected by this shutdown. However, community members receiving payments may face delays if a government shutdown continues.

Social Media Assets

• Feel free to share Boulder County’s posts on Instagram in English (and Instagram in Spanish), on Facebook in English (and Facebook in Spanish), and on X in English (and X in Spanish).
• You can also download our graphics and create your own posts:
  • Instagram in English
    Instagram in Spanish
  • Facebook in English
    Facebook in Spanish

Open Enrollment for Health Coverage
Will Still Begin Nov. 1

Open enrollment for health coverage will still begin Nov. 1. The Boulder County Enrollment Center offers free assistance with enrollment. To schedule an appointment in English, Spanish, or other languages, visit boco.org/HealthCoverage, email HealthCoverage@bouldercounty.gov, or leave a voicemail at 303-441-4530.

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