Government Resources
Advocacy
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs Offices provide information and resources to Veterans.
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California Department of Insurance
Medigap and long term care policies available in your area.
Fair Housing Authority
The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) administers and enforces federal laws and establishes policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. To find out more about how these laws may apply to you, read this guide to disability rights laws.
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California Department of Healthcare Services
Information on eligibility, application process, and services offered through the state’s Medicaid program. Provides a listing of California’s county social services offices.
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Benefit Calculators
The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
BEST helps you find out if you could get benefits that Social Security administers. Based on your answers to questions, this tool will list benefits for which you might be eligible and tell you more information about how to qualify and apply.
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Financial Support
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
This website contains many free and low-cost health care programs and services that are available to qualifying low-income residents of Los Angeles County. There are health programs to cover the needs of everyone regardless of age, race, or immigration status.
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CalWORKs
CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, it may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.
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Social Security Administration SSA
The SSA handles retirement disability payments and administers the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI), among other services. The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide monetary assistance to people with disabilities.
Healthcare
National Veterans Crisis Hotline
24/7, confidential crisis support
for Veterans and their loved ones
You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
VA San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161
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VA Long Beach Healthcare System
At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility near you, and manage your health online. Sign up for community events and updates.
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
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Medi-Cal
Information on eligibility, application process, and services offered through the state’s Medicaid program. Provides a listing of California’s county social services offices.
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California Department of Healthcare Services
DHCS is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.
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Medicare
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California Department of Healthcare Services
Information on eligibility, application process, and services offered through the state’s Medicaid program. Provides a listing of California’s county social services offices.