Food, health coverage, energy bills, phone and internet, a tax credit: what each program gives, in the agency’s own words, and where to apply. Amounts only where the agency states them.
What each program gives
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Benefit programs
Program
Gives
For
Amount
Apply
Source
CalFresh (SNAP in California)
monthly food benefits
individuals and families with low income (eligibility by the county)
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CalFresh — California Department of Social Services“known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals”
Medi-Cal — Covered California“It gives free or low-cost health insurance to Californians with limited incomes.”
Energy bills (LIHEAP) — California Department of Community Services & Development“Behind on your energy bills? LIHEAP may be able to help.”
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) — IRS“The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break.”
California WIC — California Department of Public Health, WIC“If you are pregnant or have a child under 5, WIC can help”
Lifeline — Universal Service Administrative Company“Lifeline is a federal program that offers a monthly benefit of up to $9.25 towards phone or internet services for eligible subscribers”
California LifeLine Program — California Public Utilities Commission“California LifeLine provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to qualified households.”
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