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Frequently Asked Questions
The information on this page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.
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- CalFresh
- CalWorks
- General Relief
- Housing
- Medical Care Services Program
- Medi-Cal
- Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
- If I am approved for benefits, how do I access them?
- What happens if my electronic benefit transfer card is not working?
- What if I have lost my electronic benefit transfer card?
- If I am a pregnant or parenting teen, can I receive CalWorks?
- If I receive supplemental security income/state supplemental payments, am I eligible for benefits?
- What if I have a cash emergency?
- What is welfare to work?
- How do I find out information about my benefits?
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- How do I apply for general relief?
- If I am eligible, how much will my benefits be?
- Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible?
- Am I eligible if I am able to work?
- What if I am disabled or unable to work?
- I am homeless. Am I still eligible to receive General Relief benefits?
- What does temporary cash benefits mean?
- Can I get immediate service if needed?
- How will I get my General Relief payments?
- When do I report changes?
- If I receive Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment am I eligible to benefits?
- What happens if my electronic benefit transfer card is not working?
- What if I have lost my electronic benefit transfer card?
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- I am eligible for Medi-Cal, but haven't applied yet. Can I use Medical Care Services Program (MCSP) instead?
- I think I am disabled, and I've applied for Medi-Cal and SSI but am waiting to be approved. May I apply for MCSP now in case Medi-Cal or SSI denies my application?
- Does MCSP pay medical bills while litigation is pending?
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- How do I apply for Medi-Cal?
- How long does the Medi-Cal application process take?
- Do I have to pay for Medi-Cal?
- What benefits does Medi-Cal provide?
- I have Medicare. Can I apply for Medi-Cal also?
- Can I get help from Medi-Cal with Medicare costs?
- What services does Medi-Cal cover?
- Is there a special program for children and pregnant women?
- What is the Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program?
- What is the Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP)?
- What is the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutritional Program (WIC)?
- What is the Family Planning Services Program?
- Are there county-operated health care programs?
- What is the California Children Services (CCS)?
- What is In-Home Supportive Services?
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