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66 programs

Aged, Blind and Disabled Federal Poverty Level Medi-Cal
Health coverage
Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Apply through BenefitsCal or ask a county benefits office for help.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Aged, Blind and Disabled Medically Needy Medi-Cal
Health coverage
Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Apply through BenefitsCal or ask a county benefits office for help.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
250% Working Disabled Medi-Cal (CWD)
Health coverage
Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Pickle Amendment protection
Health coverage
Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Disabled Adult Child protection
Health coverage
Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Disabled Widow or Widower protection
Health coverage
Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Long-Term Care Medi-Cal
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
The responsible program reviews your circumstances and makes the final decision.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Qualifying Individual (QI)
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI)
Food & money
Screens qualifying working people with disabilities for Part A premium help.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
Santa Clara County / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Food & money
Screens direct eligibility and automatic qualification through Medi-Cal or an MSP.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Social Security or use its official application service.
Who runs it
Social Security / CMS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Home & caregiving
Coordinates county intake and health-care certification for help living safely at home.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Care & wellbeing
Help coordinating healthcare, mental health services, and longer-term support.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
PACE organization intake
Who runs it
PACE organization / DHCS / CMS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Sourcewise MSSP referral
Who runs it
Sourcewise / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS)
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
Medi-Cal managed care / DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Assigned HCBA waiver agency
Who runs it
DHCS waiver agency
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
ALW care coordination agency
Who runs it
DHCS / care coordination agency
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
California Community Transitions
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
California Community Transitions lead organization
Who runs it
DHCS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Enhanced Care Management
Care & wellbeing
Help coordinating healthcare, mental health services, and longer-term support.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
Medi-Cal managed care plan
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
CalAIM Community Supports
Care & wellbeing
Help coordinating healthcare, mental health services, and longer-term support.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
Medi-Cal managed care plan
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
CalFresh Food
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Apply through BenefitsCal or ask a county benefits office for help.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
CalWORKs
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Apply through BenefitsCal or ask a county benefits office for help.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
General Assistance
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Apply through BenefitsCal or ask a county benefits office for help.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara / CDSS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Refugee Cash Assistance
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Apply through BenefitsCal or ask a county benefits office for help.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program
Food & money
Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Apply through BenefitsCal or ask a county benefits office for help.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Senior Nutrition meal sites
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Local nutrition provider referral
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara / contracted providers
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Meals on Wheels
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Sourcewise referral
Who runs it
Sourcewise / local provider
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Family Caregiver Support
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Sourcewise referral
Who runs it
Sourcewise
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Older adult transportation services
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
Sourcewise / local transportation providers
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Rights & local services
Free counseling, advocacy, legal help, and trusted local referrals.
What to know
Why it may fit
You can contact this service for free guidance or advocacy.
What to do next
Ombudsman Program (408) 944-0567; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-231-4024
Who runs it
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program)
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Senior legal assistance
Rights & local services
Free counseling, advocacy, legal help, and trusted local referrals.
What to know
Why it may fit
You can contact this service for free guidance or advocacy.
What to do next
SALA hotline (408) 295-5991 for emergencies; senior-center appointments for other matters
Who runs it
Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA), funded in part by Sourcewise
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Adult and older adult behavioral health specialty services
Care & wellbeing
Help coordinating healthcare, mental health services, and longer-term support.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Original Medicare
Health coverage
Coordinates Parts A and B timing, secondary coverage and enrollment periods.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Social Security or use its official application service.
Who runs it
CMS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Medicare Advantage
Health coverage
A private plan approved by Medicare that provides Part A and Part B coverage. The plan choice is yours; HICAP gives free, unbiased help.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your current coverage, doctors, or medicines may affect whether this option fits.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
CMS / contracted plans
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP / Medi-Medi)
Health coverage
A Medicare Advantage plan for people who have both Medicare and Medi-Cal (Medi-Medi) that coordinates the two. The plan choice is yours; HICAP gives free, unbiased help.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
CMS / DHCS / contracted plans
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
Health coverage
A Medicare Advantage plan for people with certain chronic conditions. The plan choice is yours; HICAP gives free, unbiased help.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
CMS / contracted plans
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP)
Health coverage
A Medicare Advantage plan for people who live in a nursing facility or need that level of care. The plan choice is yours; HICAP gives free, unbiased help.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
CMS / contracted plans
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Medicare Part D and other drug coverage
Health coverage
Medicare prescription drug coverage, through a stand-alone Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan, and how it works with Extra Help or other creditable drug coverage such as employer, retiree, COBRA, VA or TRICARE. The plan choice is yours; HICAP gives free, unbiased help.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your current coverage, doctors, or medicines may affect whether this option fits.
What to do next
Call the member-services number on the health plan card to ask for the service.
Who runs it
CMS / contracted plans
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)
Health coverage
Private insurance bought from an insurance company that helps pay costs Original Medicare does not cover. Screens Medi-Cal sale limits and California enrollment rights only; no quotes or recommendations.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Application to the insurance company you choose (HICAP 1-800-434-0222 for free counseling)
Who runs it
California Department of Insurance / carriers
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
IRMAA premium review and reconsideration
Health coverage
Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Social Security or use its official application service.
Who runs it
Social Security
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Medicare and other health coverage coordination
Health coverage
Coordinates Medicare timing, payer order, and drug coverage across current-employer plans, COBRA, retiree coverage, ACA Marketplace coverage, VA health care, and TRICARE.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Social Security or use its official application service.
Who runs it
Social Security / CMS
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
HICAP Medicare counseling (Sourcewise)
Rights & local services
Free, unbiased one-on-one Medicare counseling for people on Medicare or about to be, covering Parts A and B, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, drug coverage, Medi-Cal coordination and fraud.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Sourcewise HICAP appointment, (408) 350-3200 option 2 or 1-800-434-0222
Who runs it
Sourcewise (California Department of Aging HICAP)
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Supplemental Security Income / State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP)
Food & money
Monthly cash for people 65 or older, blind or disabled with limited income and resources; SSI recipients in California get Medi-Cal automatically.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Social Security or use its official application service.
Who runs it
Social Security Administration (federal SSI) and California Department of Social Services (SSP)
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP / HEAP)
Food & money
A once-a-year payment toward heating or cooling bills for income-eligible Santa Clara County households, plus weatherization and disconnection help.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Sacred Heart Community Service HEAP application, 1-877-278-6455
Who runs it
Sacred Heart Community Service for the California Department of Community Services and Development
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
PG&E CARE and FERA bill discounts
Food & money
A monthly discount on PG&E bills for households under the CARE income limits or enrolled in qualifying assistance, and a smaller FERA discount just above them.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
PG&E CARE/FERA online application (pge.com/care) or 1-866-743-2273
Who runs it
Pacific Gas and Electric Company under California Public Utilities Commission rules
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Property Tax Postponement
Food & money
Lets homeowners who are 62 or older, blind or disabled, with limited household income and at least 40 percent equity, defer current-year property taxes on their home.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
State Controller's Office PTP application, filing period October 1 through February 10
Who runs it
California State Controller's Office
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
VTA senior fare and ACCESS paratransit
Home & caregiving
Reduced VTA fares at 65 and ADA paratransit rides for people whose disability keeps them from using regular buses and light rail.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
VTA ACCESS eligibility (408) 321-2381; senior fare with Medicare card or proof of age
Who runs it
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Medi-Cal Dental (Smile, California)
Health coverage
Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact California Department of Health Care Services or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
California Department of Health Care Services
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
California LifeLine phone and broadband discount
Food & money
A discount on one home phone, cell phone or broadband line per household for people in qualifying programs or under the income limits.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Apply through a California LifeLine phone or broadband provider
Who runs it
California Public Utilities Commission (California LifeLine Administrator)
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Social Security retirement benefits
Food & money
Monthly retirement income for people 62 or older who have about 10 years of work covered by Social Security; the amount depends on earnings and the age benefits start, and filing also opens Medicare enrollment at 65.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Social Security or use its official application service.
Who runs it
Social Security Administration
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Food & money
Monthly benefits for people under full retirement age who worked long enough and recently enough and have a medical condition expected to last at least a year or result in death; Medicare begins after 24 months of SSDI.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Social Security or use its official application service.
Who runs it
Social Security Administration
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
VA health care (with County Office of Veterans Services help)
Health coverage
Health care for veterans who served on active duty and separated under any condition other than dishonorable; VA assigns a priority group that sets copays, and the County Office of Veterans Services helps with enrollment, pensions and survivor benefits.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; County of Santa Clara Office of Veterans Services assists with claims and enrollment
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
PG&E Medical Baseline Program
Food & money
Extra electricity and gas at the lowest baseline rate for households where someone depends on power or gas for a medical condition or device; not income-tested, and it stacks with CARE or FERA.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Pacific Gas and Electric Company under California Public Utilities Commission rules or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
Pacific Gas and Electric Company under California Public Utilities Commission rules
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption
Food & money
A $7,000 reduction in the assessed value of an owner-occupied home (about $70 a year in tax); one filing with the Assessor continues each year while the owner lives there.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara Office of the Assessor under State Board of Equalization rules
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
Food & money
A property tax exemption on the home of a veteran rated 100 percent service-connected disabled, unemployable, blind or having lost the use of two limbs, or their unmarried surviving spouse; the 2026 basic exemption is $180,671 and the low-income exemption is $271,009 when household income is $81,131 or less.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
County of Santa Clara Office of the Assessor under State Board of Equalization rules
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Medicare GUIDE dementia care and caregiver respite
Health coverage
Care navigation, a 24/7 line, caregiver training and paid respite for people with dementia on Original Medicare.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, through participating GUIDE dementia care programs or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, through participating GUIDE dementia care programs
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
VA respite care for veterans and their caregivers
Home & caregiving
Short-term care at home, at an adult day health program or in a nursing home so a veteran's caregiver can take a break.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Geriatrics and Extended Care and the Caregiver Support Program or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Geriatrics and Extended Care and the Caregiver Support Program
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center (Family Caregiver Alliance)
Home & caregiving
Assessment, counseling, legal consultation and short-term respite for family caregivers of adults with brain impairment.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Family Caregiver Alliance, the state-funded Caregiver Resource Center for Santa Clara County or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
Family Caregiver Alliance, the state-funded Caregiver Resource Center for Santa Clara County
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
VA family caregiver stipend (PCAFC)
Home & caregiving
A monthly stipend, health insurance and respite for the family member who cares for a seriously disabled veteran at home.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Caregiver Support Program at VA Palo Alto or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Caregiver Support Program at VA Palo Alto
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Veteran-Directed Care (hire your own caregiver)
Home & caregiving
A VA budget the veteran controls to hire caregivers, including family members, and buy the goods and services that keep them at home.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact the responsible county service to ask how to apply or request an assessment.
Who runs it
VA Palo Alto Health Care System with Sourcewise
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
VA pension with Aid and Attendance or Housebound
Food & money
A tax-free monthly pension for wartime veterans with limited income who need help at home.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Pension Management Center or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Pension Management Center
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
San Andreas Regional Center (developmental disability services)
Home & caregiving
Service coordination, respite, day programs and supported living for people whose disability began before age 18, and their families.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact San Andreas Regional Center, under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
San Andreas Regional Center, under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
California Paid Family Leave for working caregivers
Food & money
Up to eight weeks of partial pay for a worker who takes time off to care for a seriously ill family member.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact California Employment Development Department or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
California Employment Development Department
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.
Alzheimer's Association respite grant
Home & caregiving
Support with daily life, staying at home, transportation, meals, and caregiving.
What to know
Why it may fit
Your circumstances can be checked against the program’s published guidelines.
What to do next
Contact Alzheimer's Association, Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter or use your UniHealth results for the official next step.
Who runs it
Alzheimer's Association, Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter
Possible match, not approval. The program makes the final eligibility decision.