ACCESS CALIFORNIA

We're here to help you access the services you're entitled to.

How does this work?

Access California helps you find out if you're eligible for public programs with one simple form.

Fill out the form below and click submit

Find out what programs you might be eligible for

Apply for the ones you're interested in

Let's Get Started!

Your privacy is important to us. We don't look at, save, or share any of your answers.

What programs are you interested?

Select one or more programs to get started

CalFresh
Get money to help put food on the table

MediCal
Get insurance to help you stay healthy

CalWORKS
Get cash for housing, food and more

Head Start
Get your child on the right track

Supplemental Security Income
Get cash for housing, food and clothing

Earned Income Tax Credit
Get a refund or reduce your taxes

Please select any that apply

I am legally disabled or blind

I am confined to an institution (such as a hospital or prison) at the government's expense

I am under the age of 18

I am in a skilled nursing or intermediate care home

I am on refugee status (defined by the U.S. government) for a limited time

I have been diagnozed for breast and/or cervical cancer

None of the above

Are you married?

Yes

No

How many dependents (if any) do you have that are either disabled, under 18, or a fulltime student under 24 ?

Is your family expecting a child?

Yes

No

What is your age?

Do you have a child under the age of 5?

Yes

No

Do you have a child under the age of 19?

Yes

No

Do you have a child under the age of 21?

Yes

No

Does your child have a parent who is legally disabled, deceased or does not live with the child?

Yes

No

Does your child have a parent who is legally disabled, deceased or does not live with the child?

Yes

No

Is the primary earner of your family out of work or working less than 100 hours per month?

Yes

No

Is the primary earner of your family out of work or working less than 100 hours per month?

Yes

No

Are you a U.S citizen or a legal alien?

Yes

No

How many people live in your household, including yourself?

About how much money did your household make last month?

$

What is the total net worth of your assets?

$

About how much money did your household invest in last year?

$

Select all that apply to you or the people who live with you:

Someone is disabled

Someone is age 60 or older

None of the above

Is anyone in your househould a student?

Yes

No

Are you or someone in your househould receiving SSI/SSP?

Individuals who already receive Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) are not eligible for CalFresh.

Yes

No

Are you or someone in your househould receiving CALWORKS

Yes

No

How many people in your household receive SSI/SSP?

Please answer all of the questions above before clicking submit.

Here are your results

A few things to keep in mind:

- We do our best to give you accurate results. However, the state makes the final decision about your eligibility

- Our website only tells you what programs you might be eligible for. You still need to apply for programs that you're interested in

CalFresh

It looks like you may be eligible for CalFresh!

CalFresh

It doesn't look like you're eligible for CalFresh.

MediCal

It looks like you may be eligible for MediCal!

MediCal

It doesn't look like you're eligible for MediCal.

CalWORKS

It looks like you may be eligible for CalWORKS!

CalWORKS

It doesn't look like you're eligible for CalWORKS.

Head Start

It looks like you may be eligible for Head Start!

Head Start

It doesn't look like you're eligible for Head Start.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

It looks like you may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)!

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

It doesn't look like you're eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

It looks like you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)!

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

It doesn't look like you're eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).