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A portion of CalFresh benefits may have been replaced on 10/24/2019 for some customers affected by the PG&E; power outages.

Due to the PG&E Power outages beginning 10/9/19, Replacement CalFresh benefits may have been granted to some families living in the following zip codes:

Alameda- 94586, 94552, 94708

Contra Costa- 94556, 94563, 94516, 94549

Placer- 95722, 95603, 95602, 95736, 95663, 95631, 95658, 95703, 95713, 95715, 95717, 95701, 95714, 95724, 95650

San Mateo- 94037, 94038, 94019, 94020, 94060, 94021, 94074

Santa Clara- 95033, 95140

Santa Cruz- 95064, 95005, 95006, 95018, 95041, 95007, 95017, 95073, 95003, 95066

Solano- 95688

Sonoma- 95476, 95441, 95412, 95442, 94951, 95409, 95404, 95425

Yolo- 95679, 95637, 95607,95606,95694, 95627, 95653

To verify if you were one of the families that received replacement CalFresh benefits on 10/24/2019, check your EBT balance at 1-877-328-9677.

Do you receive SSI? Don’t miss out on food benefits!

Do you receive SSI? Don't miss out on food benefits!

Beginning June 1, 2019 SSI recipients may be eligible for CalFresh Food benefits.

What is CalFresh Food?

CalFresh Food helps people with low-income buy the nutritious food they need for good health. Recipients can buy food at any grocery store or farmers market that accepts EBT.

How do I know if I am eligible?

Click, Call or Come in to your local county office.

  1. Complete an application – by phone, on-line, or in person.
  2. Complete an interview – by phone or in person.
  3. Provide proof of income and expenses, if needed.

The county will determine your eligibility in 30 days or less.

Does CalFresh Food change my SSI benefits?

There is NO CHANGE or reduction to SSI/SSP amounts.

How can I apply?

  1. To apply online go to the "Apply for Benefits" icon and select the "Food Assistance (CalFresh)" program box.
  2. Call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD)
  3. Come In/find an office at CalFreshFood.org

For other languages, or reasonable accommodations, find an office at CalFreshFood.org. For speech and/or hearing assistance call 711 Relay.

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Starting 8/13/18 Medi-Cal recipients will be able to complete their Medi-Cal Renewals online

Starting 8/13/18 Medi-Cal recipients who have linked their MyBenefits CalWIN account to their case, will have the option to complete their Medi-Cal Renewal online.

Who can complete their renewals online?

 To be able to complete a Medi-Cal Renewal online you must:

  • Have an active Medi-Cal case
  • Have a renewal due (see Timeline below) 
     
  • Must have a MyBenefits CalWIN account linked to their case

Timeline to complete a Medi-Cal Renewal online:

You can complete your Medi-Cal Renewal online during the following time frames:

  • The month before your Renewal is due
  • The month your Renewal is due
  • Up to 90 days after your renewal due date

Note: The your renewal is not within these time frames the renewal link will not be displayed online

Where do I go to complete my Medi-Cal renewal?

  1. Sign in to your MyBenefits CalWIN account by entering your User ID and Password
  2. Once Signed in, you will land on your MyBenefits Overview page where you will see all your program(s)
  3. To get to the renewal link, you can go to the Medi-Cal program box and click on the "View Details" link. You can also click on the "Report Changes or Renew Benefits" link located under the "I would like to…" section of the page to get to your renewal
  4. Once you have reached the Reporting Page, you will be able to click on the "Start Online" or "Continue Online" links to complete and submit your renewal.
  5. When you complete and submit your renewal, it will be automatically sent to your county for review.

 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD 3027) found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or contact your County's Civil Rights Coordinator, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form or write to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) address below. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1)          mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.

Washington D.C. 20250-9410

CDSS

Civil Rights Bureau

P.O.BOX 944243, M.S. 8-16-70

Sacramento, CA 94244-2430

1-866-741-6241 (Toll Free)

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.                               

EBT scam alert! If you’ve received a text or phone call asking for your personal information, contact your county right away.

Beware! There is an EBT scam to steal your benefits! If you've received a text or phone call asking for your personal information, contact your county right away. Your county and the state will never text or call you requesting your personal information such as your EBT card number and your personal identification number (PIN).

Never give out your personal information to anyone, or you could have your benefits stolen and they cannot be replaced. Keep your EBT card number and PIN a secret. Never give out your social security number, EBT card number or PIN to anyone.