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Aged, Blind and Disabled Federal Poverty Level Medi-Cal

Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.

What to know

Why it may fit: Your answers can be checked against published program 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.

Health coverage

Aged, Blind and Disabled Medically Needy Medi-Cal

Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.

What to know

Why it may fit: Your answers can be checked against published program 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.

Health coverage

250% Working Disabled Medi-Cal (CWD)

Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.

What to know

Why it may fit: Your answers can be checked against published program 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.

Health coverage

Pickle Amendment protection

Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.

What to know

Why it may fit: Your answers can be checked against published program 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.

Health coverage

Disabled Adult Child protection

Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.

What to know

Why it may fit: Your answers can be checked against published program 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.

Health coverage

Disabled Widow or Widower protection

Health coverage, Medicare savings, prescriptions, and help understanding your options.

What to know

Why it may fit: Your answers can be checked against published program 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.

Home & caregiving

Long-Term Care Medi-Cal

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.

Food & money

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

Help with groceries, income, utilities, phone, prescriptions, or property costs.

What to know

Why it may fit: Your answers can be checked against published program 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.

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Reviewed 2026-09-04

Apply for public benefitsCounty of Santa Clara Social Services Agency · fresh through 2026-09-21

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In-Home Supportive ServicesCounty of Santa Clara Social Services Agency · fresh through 2026-10-02

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Seniors and disabled adultsCounty of Santa Clara · fresh through 2026-09-21

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Adult and older adult specialty servicesCounty of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services · fresh through 2026-09-21

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Sourcewise Area Plan on Aging indexSourcewise, Santa Clara County Area Agency on Aging · fresh through 2026-09-23

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Medi-Cal rules and helpCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-09-21

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Asset Limit Frequently Asked QuestionsCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-12-31

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1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services WaiversCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-09-21

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Multipurpose Senior Services ProgramCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-09-21

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Home and Community-Based Alternatives WaiverCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-09-21

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Community-Based Adult ServicesCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-09-21

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California Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly PlansCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-09-21

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Enhanced Care Management and Community SupportsCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-09-21

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Medicare Savings ProgramsCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-31

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Help with drug costsCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-31

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Special Needs PlansCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-31

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CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug LandscapeCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-31

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Medicare Supplement Insurance and California rightsCalifornia Department of Insurance · fresh through 2026-12-31

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Community Based Organizations Dashboard Reference GuideCalSAWS · fresh through 2026-10-31

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Community Based Organization Request Access Quick GuideCalSAWS · fresh through 2026-10-31

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HICAP: Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy ProgramSourcewise · fresh through 2026-12-01

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SSI Total Monthly Payment Amounts 2026 (Rev. 1/26)California Department of Social Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in California (Publication 05-11125)Social Security Administration · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP income guidelinesCalifornia Department of Community Services and Development · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Energy Service: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for Santa Clara CountySacred Heart Community Service · fresh through 2026-12-01

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CARE/FERA Program Income Guidelines, Electric Sample Form 62-1477 (effective June 1, 2026)Pacific Gas and Electric Company · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Property Tax PostponementCalifornia State Controller's Office · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Property Tax Postponement: Frequently Asked QuestionsCalifornia State Controller's Office · fresh through 2026-12-01

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VTA ACCESS ParatransitSanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority · fresh through 2026-12-01

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VTA fares (senior fare 65+)Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Smile, California: Medi-Cal Dental ProgramCalifornia Department of Health Care Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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California LifeLine program guidelines and eligibilityCalifornia Public Utilities Commission · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Retirement benefitsSocial Security Administration · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Disability benefits (SSDI)Social Security Administration · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Substantial Gainful Activity amounts (2026)Social Security Administration · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Eligibility for VA health careU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · fresh through 2026-12-01

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VA priority groupsU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Veterans services (County Office of Veterans Services)County of Santa Clara Office of Veterans Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Medical Baseline ProgramPacific Gas and Electric Company · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Homeowners' ExemptionCalifornia State Board of Equalization · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Homeowners' Exemption (Santa Clara County Assessor)County of Santa Clara Office of the Assessor · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Disabled Veterans' ExemptionCalifornia State Board of Equalization · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Letter To Assessors 2025/014: Disabled Veterans' Exemption amounts for 2026California State Board of Equalization · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Disabled Veterans' Exemption (Santa Clara County Assessor)County of Santa Clara Office of the Assessor · fresh through 2026-12-01

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SNAP Fiscal Year 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memorandum (August 14, 2025)U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service · fresh through 2026-12-01

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SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memorandum (August 21, 2026)U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration · fresh through 2027-09-30

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PG&E financial assistance programs: CARE, FERA, Medical Baseline and LIHEAPPacific Gas and Electric Company · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) ModelCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS Innovation Center · fresh through 2026-10-03

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Respite CareU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Geriatrics and Extended Care · fresh through 2026-10-03

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Caregiver support, VA Palo Alto Health CareU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · fresh through 2026-10-03

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Bay Area Caregiver Resource CenterFamily Caregiver Alliance · fresh through 2026-10-03

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Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Caregiver Support Program · fresh through 2026-10-04

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PCAFC monthly stipend fact sheetU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Caregiver Support Program · fresh through 2026-10-04

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Veteran-Directed CareU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Geriatrics and Extended Care · fresh through 2026-10-04

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Veteran Directed Care in Santa Clara CountySourcewise, Santa Clara County Area Agency on Aging · fresh through 2026-10-04

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VA Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowanceU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · fresh through 2026-10-04

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Current Veterans Pension ratesU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · fresh through 2026-10-04

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San Andreas Regional Center servicesSan Andreas Regional Center · fresh through 2026-10-04

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Paid Family LeaveCalifornia Employment Development Department · fresh through 2026-10-04

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BenefitsCal application assister portalBenefitsCal · fresh through 2026-12-01

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CMS Part D Beneficiary Cost 2026Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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CMS Part D Drug Pricing 2026Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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CMS Part D Formulary 2026Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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CMS Part D Pharmacy Network 2026Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Carrier Evidence of Coverage documents 2026Medicare plan carriers · fresh through 2026-12-01

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CMS Medicare Star Ratings 2026Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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CMS Plan Benefit Package Benefits 2026Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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California 2026 Medicare Supplement Insurance Rates SurveyCalifornia Department of Insurance and Department of Managed Health Care · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Medicare.gov Medigap Policy FinderCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Medicare Supplement Insurance basicsCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Monthly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary and Pharmacy Network InformationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Quarterly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing InformationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · fresh through 2026-12-01

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Caregiver Respite Grant Program criteria (Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter)Alzheimer's Association · fresh through 2026-10-09

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