What social services are available in California?
What social services are available in California?
Benefits and Services
- Cash Assistance. Cash Programs for low income individuals and families.
- Food & Nutrition. Programs that enhance your food budget and nutrition.
- Child Services.
- Adult Services.
- Foster Parents, Youth and Families.
- Adoption Services.
- Hearings and Appeals.
- More Services.
What services do Social Services provide?
Help from social services and charities
- Telephone helplines and forums.
- Getting a needs assessment.
- Care and support plans.
- Financial assessment (means test)
- Someone to speak up for you (advocate)
- Care for people with mental health problems (Care Programme Approach)
- Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults.
What is the monthly income limit for Medical in California?
You are 19-64 years old and your family’s income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) ($17,774 for an individual; $36,570 for a family of four)….Income-based Medi-Cal.
| Your family size: | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
|---|---|
| Income limits for your family: | |
| $12,880 | |
| $4,540 | |
| $12,760 |
What are the social services in California?
Department of Social Services (CDSS) The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence.
Who accepts Medi Cal?
Adults who are 65 years of age or older
What is Medicare Social Services?
Medicare pays nothing for medical social services as a separate category of care. The services of a hospital or nursing-facility discharge planner or medical social services provider are covered by Medicare Part A as part of total facility charges.
How do I enroll in Medi Cal?
Most people who have Medi-Cal must enroll in a medical plan. You or a member of your family must choose a medical plan if: To find out if you must enroll, call Health Care Options (HCO) Medi-Cal Managed Care at 1-800-430-4263 (TTY 1-800-430-7077) or HCO Coordinated Care Initiative at 1-844-580-7272 (TTY 1-800-430-7077). The call is free.
