Additional Resources
If you qualify for Medi-Cal, you may also qualify for CalFresh and CalWORKs.
CalWORKs
CalWORKs, California’s name for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, provides cash assistance to eligible low-income California families with children. The program serves all 58 counties in California and is operated locally by county welfare departments. This immediate short-term help may be used for housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care.
How to Apply
- To begin the application process, visit BenefitsCal.org and select your county of residence.
Helpful Links
California Department of Health Care Services
County Offices to Apply for Health Coverage, Medi-Cal, and Other Benefits