What to Bring
When you apply for benefits, you will need to bring several important documents. Different programs have different requirements. Select a program to see a list of required documents you will need to bring to an eligibility interview.
Select Program:
Food Stamps
- Income
- If employed: A copy of most recent pay stub with name of employer and name of the employee;
- or a Signed statement from employer including gross monthly income and dates received
- If self-employed: A copy of last year's Federal tax return (with Schedule C) or last 3 months' profit and loss statements
- If disabled or retired: Copies of award letters or bank statements showing direct deposits
- If currently receiving benefits: Proof of amount (i.e., unemployment insurance, Social Security, Workers' Compensation, veteran income checks or disability insurance)
- If income from a loan: A copy of loan papers with the name of person who is receiving the loan, the loan amount and current balance
- Identity
- Resident Alien Card (if not a US Citizen) or other residency documents
- Proof of California Residency: Driver's License, State ID Card, or current letter mailed to you at your address
- Social Security Card
- Medicare Card or other health insurance card
- School Enrollment/Attendance Papers
- If pregnant or applying for unborn child, Proof of Pregnancy
- Expenses/Deductions
- Proof of Expenses/Proof of Deductions: Work clothing and transportation costs, current taxes, medical insurance, etc.
- For care of a child or disabled adult: Receipts, bill or cancelled checks that show name of the person cared for, cost of care, and the name of the person who paid for the care
- For housing and utility costs: Receipts or bills that show user's name and amount due
- For medical costs for the disabled or persons age 60 or older: Bills, receipts, or cancelled checks that show the name of the person who incurred the expense, cost, and name of person who paid for the care
- For court ordered support payments: Receipts, cancelled checks or money orders that show who the payment was for, and the amount paid
- For self-employed: Signed receipts, cancelled checks or statements from your suppliers
Click Here For the Most Commonly Requested Documents for most of the health and human services programs and where they may be obtained