Recipients

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Do you receive SSI/SSP benefits?

You may be eligible for CalFresh!

  • Receiving CalFresh will not reduce your SSI payment amount.

  • SSI recipients living alone or with another person not currently receiving CalFresh will likely be eligible for benefits and will need to apply for CalFresh.

  • All CalFresh households are currently receiving the maximum amount for their household size due to the pandemic until the public health emergency is lifted at the federal level.

  • If you apply for CalFresh, we highly recommend reporting all monthly medical expenses paid out of pocket. By reporting these expenses, you may be eligible for a larger amount of monthly CalFresh benefits.

    • Medical expenses range from vitamins to dental care to hospital bills. For a full list of eligible medical expenses, please see the Medical Expense Deduction Flyer.

    • If you encounter any issues with reporting your expenses to the county, please contact calfresh@sdhunger.org.

 

Remember:

  • Do Not give your personal information over the phone.

  • Do Not pay money for assistance.

  • Do Not accept unsolicited phone calls offering application assistance.

  • DO use the application methods below . . .

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Applying for CalFresh is easy!

Apply over the phone at 2-1-1

Apply online at www.GetCalFresh.org

 

Visit one of our partners for in-person CalFresh Assistance:

 
 

Are you a San Diego nonprofit organization or government agency that assists SSI recipients and would like help or information for enrolling them in CalFresh? Check out our Nonprofit Partner page for information and resources!

Partners

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As of June 2019, SSI/SSP recipients are eligible to apply for CalFresh benefits!

Major changes have come to Californians who receive SSI/SSP benefits. San Diego Hunger Coalition is ready to help our partners and their clients navigate the CalFresh program with resources, tips, and a helping hand.

It is important to note that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and individuals with a disability may be eligible to report their monthly medical expenses in their CalFresh application.

To receive the maximum benefits possible, it is highly encouraged for all SSI/SSP recipients to report and upload proof of medical expenses in the CalFresh application.

  • For a list of eligible medical expenses, please see the Medical Expense Deduction Flyer. We recommend going through the flyer with your clients to determine actual expenses.

  • If you encounter any issues with helping clients report their monthly medical expenses, please contact calfresh@sdhunger.org.

Do you receive SSI benefits? Head on over to our SSI Recipient page for helpful information to get you started with CalFresh!

CalFresh & SSI Basics

  • Receiving CalFresh does not affect SSI/SSP benefit amount.

  • Receiving CalFresh will not replace the SSI/SSP food benefit.

  • SSI recipients living with others already receiving CalFresh will be auto-enrolled in the program between June and December 2019.

  • SSI recipients not auto-enrolled may apply by calling 2-1-1 or going to www.getcalfresh.org.

SCAM ALERT

There have been reports of SSI recipients receiving phone calls offering application assistance for a fee. Please be sure to remind your clients:

  • Do Not give your personal information over the phone

  • Do Not pay money for application assistance

  • Do Not accept unsolicited phone calls offering application assistance

  • DO access professional assistance by going to sdhunger.org/ssi

Help us spread the word by posting one of the images below to your social media and sharing with your networks, colleagues, clients, and friends.

 
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San Diego Hunger Coalition & Partner Guides & Resources

San Diego Hunger Coalition designed helpful guides and resources for our partners to help their clients understand CalFresh eligibility.

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