Options available to apply for and maintain benefits include:

• BenefitsCal.com - a new simple way to apply for, view and review benefits for health coverage, food and cash assistance. Current recipients can also access their cases with services that include uploading documents, printing forms, checking benefit status and more.
• You can also print the CalFresh application by clicking here to download a copy. 
• CoveredCA.com – accepts applications for health care services
• Contact our Office - To receive assistance or an application packet by mail.
  • In Ukiah 707-463-7700 or 877-327-1711 (Fax 707-463-7859)
  • In Fort Bragg 707-962-1000 or 877-327-1677 (Fax 962-1010)
• Replacement EBT cards can be arranged for mail or pick up by calling the Ukiah office at 877-327-1711 or the Fort Bragg office at 877-327-1677.
• Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)  - This program is designed to provide monthly cash benefits to aged, blind, or disabled non-citizens who are ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to their immigration status.
• Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) - This program provides cash assistance to qualified Refugees, including Asylees, Cubans/Haitians, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, certain Humanitarian Parolees, Amerasians, and Certified Victims of Trafficking. This application is included in the CalWORKs application.
• Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) - This program provides eligible noncitizen victims of a severe form of human trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crime, with services such as cash assistance, food benefits, employment, and social services. This application is included in the CalWORKs application.

Did you know that you can apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh Medi-Cal and CMSP benefits online, in person, by telephone or via mail or fax. Please see the above methods to apply. For CalFresh, if you don't have all the information to complete the application just complete what you can. You may leave an incomplete application with just your name, address and signature. An Eligibility Specialist can assist you with finishing the application. For CalFresh it can take up to 30 days to process your application. You may be able to get benefits within 3 calendar days if you meet certain criteria. For CalWORKs it can take up to 45 days to process your application. You may be able to get benefits within 24 hours if you meet certain criteria. For Medi-Cal and CMSP it can take up to 45 days to process your application. Let us know if you need extra help because of a disability or medical condition. We will work with you to find a way to help.