California has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, tax credits, and 20+ other California programs. No SSN required. No account needed.
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What California residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
CalFresh
Up to $994/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $5,200/mo (family of 4)
Medi-Cal
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for adults earning under $43,056/yr (family of 4)
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
Covered California
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
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Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.
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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
California programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to California residents.
Medi-Cal (Medicaid)
California has expanded Medicaid
Adults earning under $20,783/yr (individual) may qualify
Children: families earning under $82,992/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $32,078/yr
CalFresh (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $62,400/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $30,120/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)
Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 60% of State Median Income ($76,403/yr for a family of 4)
Child Care Assistance
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 85% of State Median Income ($108,237/yr for a family of 4)
CalWORKs (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 60 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Covered California
State-based marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-800-300-1506
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California Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in California
Calendario de Depósitos EBT en California 2026: Cuándo Se Cargan los Beneficios de SNAP
Encuentre su fecha exacta de depósito EBT de CalFresh para 2026 por número de caso. Calendario mensual completo, límites de ingresos y cómo verificar su saldo.
April 18, 2026
Seguro de Incapacidad del Estado de California (SDI): Guía Completa de Beneficios y Elegibilidad
Conozca el Seguro de Incapacidad del Estado de California (SDI), incluyendo montos de beneficios 2026 hasta $1,765 por semana, requisitos de elegibilidad, cómo solicitar a través de la EDD y tasas de reemplazo salarial.
March 23, 2026
Cómo solicitar la Sección 8 en California: Guía completa (2026)
Aprenda cómo solicitar los vales de la Sección 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) en California. Instrucciones paso a paso, límites de ingresos, documentos requeridos, consejos sobre la lista de espera y preguntas frecuentes.
March 12, 2026
Cambios de CalFresh 2026: Lo que los residentes de California necesitan saber sobre las nuevas reglas de SNAP
Guía completa de los cambios de CalFresh en 2026 incluyendo nuevos requisitos de trabajo, reglas de elegibilidad para no ciudadanos, límites de ingresos actualizados, y cómo el H.R. 1 impacta los beneficios de SNAP de California.
March 4, 2026
Elegibilidad para SNAP en California 2026: Límites de ingresos de CalFresh
Verifique la elegibilidad para CalFresh (SNAP) en California en 2026. Límites de ingresos actuales por tamaño del hogar, nuevas reglas de trabajo, cómo solicitar en línea y montos de beneficios.
February 7, 2026
Guía del Mercado de Seguros ACA en California 2026
Aprenda cómo solicitar seguro médico a través de Covered California. Límites de ingresos, montos de subsidio, fechas de inscripción y guía paso a paso.
February 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en California?
Los residentes de California pueden calificar para programas que incluyen Medi-Cal (Medicaid), CalFresh (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito Medi-Cal en California?
Puede solicitar Medi-Cal en línea en https://www.coveredca.com/apply/ o llamando al 1-800-541-5555. California ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.
¿Cómo solicito CalFresh (cupones de alimentos) en California?
Solicite CalFresh en línea en https://benefitscal.com o llame al 800-952-5253. California usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 200% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.