California

AARP in California

California chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Social Security Administration (SSA) San Francisco Region Office

Advises SSA customers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands on how they may contact their local office to obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

California Veterans Benefits

Information on benefits for veterans in the state of California.

Disability Determination Service Offices in California

Contact information for Disability Determination Service offices in California. These offices help determine if California residents are eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

California Food Stamp Program

Information on the Food Stamp Program, which provides California residents with low incomes financial assistance for purchasing food. You apply for benefits by completing a state application form. Application is in .pdf format.

California Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
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