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¿Quién Es Elegible para CalFresh?

CalFresh ayuda a millones de personas, familias, parejas, estudiantes universitarios, veteranos y familias inmigrantes de California. Puedes ser elegible para CalFresh si eres residente de California y cumples con algunos requisitos básicos.

CalFresh Work and Community Engagement Requirements Have Changed

A quick check to see if your benefits are affected.

To keep receiving benefits, some people who didn’t have to follow CalFresh requirements may now need to.

You may be required to provide proof that you’re working, volunteering, enrolled in school, or participating in approved activities 80 hours per month (or an average of 20 hours per week) to keep receiving CalFresh benefits.

These New Requirements Apply To:

  • Adults ages 18–64 without children
  • Some people in a CalFresh household with a child age 14 or older
  • Some Veterans
  • Some people experiencing homelessness
  • Some former foster youth

If these changes apply to you, CalFresh benefits may be limited to 3 months unless you meet the requirements or qualify for an exemption. Some people may still be exempt. Find out what applies to you with a quick eligibility screener.

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Ciudadanía

Who Is Eligible for CalFresh?

Una familia puede ser elegible para CalFresh si al menos un miembro es: 

  • A U.S. Citizen
  • A U.S. National
  • Cuban or Haitian Entrants
  • A Green Card holder or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) or is applying for LPR renewal
  • Individuals from COFA (Compact of Free Association) nations. COFA countries include:
    • the Republic of the Marshall Islands
    • the Federated States of Micronesia
    • the Republic of Palau

Note: Certain LPRs without five years of lawful residence in the U.S. must meet one additional condition to be potentially eligible for CalFresh. These conditions include but are not limited to being under 18 years old, being blind or disabled, or having a U.S. military connection.

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Consejo: Otros tipos de estados migratorios son elegibles. Comunícate con la oficina de elegibilidad del condado para obtener más información.

¿Qué pasa si las personas en mi familia tienen diferentes estados migratorios o de ciudadanía?

Si tú eres elegible para CalFresh pero otro miembro de tu familia no lo es, aún puedes solicitar los beneficios.

Are Refugees or Asylees eligible for CalFresh?

No. If you are a Refugee and Asylee, you are not eligible for CalFresh. You may become eligible for CalFresh if you adjust your immigration status to LPR/Green Card holder.

What are some resources for noncitizens who will be losing CalFresh eligibility?

If you need food now, you can find your local food bank.

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Ingresos

Tus límites de ingresos se basan en el tamaño de tu familia.

  • Tu “familia” es la cantidad de personas con las que compras y compartes alimentos.
  • Ciertos gastos, como el cuidado de los niños, se pueden descontar para ajustar tus ingresos.
  • Si necesitas ayuda para calcular tus ingresos, comunícate con un experto de CalFresh en una oficina de CalFresh.
Tamaño de la familia Ingreso Mensual Bruto
1 $2,148
2 $2,904
3 $3,660
4 $4,418
5 $5,174
6 $5,930
7 $6,688
8 $7,444
Cada miembro adicional +$748
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Exención Universitaria

CalFresh también está disponible para estudiantes universitarios. Si eres un estudiante entre 18 y 49 años, puedes ser elegible para los beneficios de exención universitaria para ayudar a pagar por tus alimentos.