There’s a new way to apply for and keep your public benefits: BenefitsCal helps consumers apply for and manage the benefits with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, County Medical Services Program (CMSP), CalWORKs, General Assistance/Relief (GA/GR), and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Effective April 22, 2022, Los Angeles County transitioned to BenefitsCal – which replaced the previous website (Your Benefits Now).
BenefitsCal – Resources for CBOs
BenefitsCal allows for CBO assiters to access their own CBO portal within the BenefitsCal system. CBO accounts in BenefitsCal will be set up with a “manager” role. This CBO Manager Account will be able to create assister accounts/logins for other people in their organization. They can also track and manage applications developed by the assister accounts that they create. Check this webpage for regular updates to the resources highlighted below. Access the latest BenefitsCal & CalSAWS Advocates newsletter HERE.
- BenefitsCal Quick Reference Guides – Full Library
- Quick Reference Guide – CBO Account Access
- Quick Reference Guide – CBO Portal
- Quick Reference Guide – CBO Referral Campaign
- Quick Reference Guide – Link to Case
- BenefitsCal YouTube Channel
- BenefitsCal Tips from Western Center on Law and Poverty (March 2022)
- BenefitsCal FAQs for Assisters and CBOs – CalSAWS Advocates regularly updates
- BenefitsCal FAQs for CBOs: Integrated Release of Information – CalSAWS Advocates regularly updates
- Ask CalSAWS – The “Ask CalSAWS” webpage allows for CBOs to request support in toubleshooting account issues with a CalSAWS representative.
- CalSAWS Advocates Listserv: Subscribe HERE to receive regular updates related to BenefitsCal in LA County.