Apply for Benefits with BenefitsCal

BenefitsCal.com [2] is a simple, secure way to apply for, view, and renew benefits like health coverage, food, and cash assistance — all in one place.

What You Can Do on BenefitsCal

• Apply online
• Renew your benefits
• Upload required documents
• Report changes
• Connect with a caseworker

Programs You Can Apply For

• CalFresh (Food Assistance)
• Medi-Cal / CMSP (Health Coverage)
• CalWORKS (Cash Aid)
• General Assistance (GA/GR)
• Disaster CalFresh
• Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)

Additional Support Programs

COVID-19 and Public Charge

Important: Getting tested or treated for COVID-19 does not affect your Public Charge status. Learn more here:

• English PDF [3]
• Spanish PDF [4]

SCE Energy Assistance Fund

Apply for a one-time credit of up to $200 toward your electric bill.

• Must be an SCE customer with an active residential account
• Must meet income guidelines or have recent job loss due to COVID-19

Download Application [5] and send to: info@highsierraenergy.org [6]

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

Get up to $30/month off internet (or $75 for qualifying tribal households), plus a one-time $100 discount on a device.

Call 866-932-0608 or apply here [7].

CalKIDS Program

Automatically enrolls eligible California children in a college savings account. No action needed by families.

Learn more: CalKIDS Eligibility [8]

More County Assistance Programs

• CalWORKs: [9] Cash aid and services for low-income families. Apply [10]
• CalFresh: [11] Nutrition assistance (formerly Food Stamps). Apply [10]
• Medi-Cal: [12] Health care for children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Apply [10]
• CMSP: [13] County health coverage for low-income adults in rural counties.
• General Assistance: [14] Cash aid for adults with no other means of support.
• Covered California: [15] Marketplace for affordable health insurance. Compare plans and apply online.

Your Rights and Accessibility

Equal Access: If you have a disability, you have the right to reasonable accommodations to access benefits. Staff will help you apply and stay enrolled in programs.

Learn more about your rights: (add link if available)

Have questions? Contact Mono County Social Services for help with any of these programs.