Public Benefits for Immigrants

Mono County provides public benefits for immigrants, including food, cash, and health care assistance.

We are closely monitoring actions by the federal administration and will update our website as accurate information affecting our programs becomes available. See information for WIC and other public benefits below.

Important: Every situation is different. To learn how getting public benefits may affect your immigration status, consult an immigration attorney or a trusted legal expert. You may also want to review this guide [2] and consult with a trusted immigration legal services provider [3] funded through the California Department of Social Services. Please be cautious of immigration scams.

On this page: Medi-Cal, CalFresh & CalWORKs  •  Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)  •  Know Your Rights  •  Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

Medi-Cal, CalFresh and CalWORKs

You may qualify for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, or CalWORKs depending on your income, household size, and immigration status.

• When you apply, you’ll be asked for the immigration status of anyone applying.
• You do not need to share immigration status for family members who aren’t applying.

New! What Medi-Cal Members Need to Know in 2026–2027 — read here in English [4] and aquí en español. [5]

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

If you’re not sure whether you or your family may qualify, call us at (760) 924-1770 [6]
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our Eligibility Staff can help you apply or manage your case.

Manage Your Benefits Online or by Phone

• BenefitsCal: Visit www.BenefitsCal.com [7] to apply for or manage benefits, submit reports and renewals, and upload documents.
• EBT Card Management (CalFresh & CalWORKs):
  • Track EBT usage, freeze/unfreeze your card, change your PIN, and request a replacement card.
  • Visit www.EBTedge.com [8], use the EBT Edge mobile app, or call (877) 328-9677 [9].

Last updated August 2025

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

• You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for WIC. Parents can apply on behalf of their children, even if the parents or children are not U.S. citizens.
• WIC does not ask for or collect your immigration or citizenship information. WIC participation is not a factor for who qualifies as a “public charge.”
• WIC eligibility requirements have not changed under the new federal administration. (As always, changes in the law can occur.)

Last updated July 12, 2025

Know Your Rights

For helpful community resources for immigrants, the California Governor’s Office has released “Know Your Rights” factsheets: English [10] and Español [11].