How to apply for California Benefits at CalWIN

My Benefits CalWIN is an easy way for residents of California to know and apply for the cash assistance programs, food programs and medical programs available to them. The benefits that are available to you will differ based on your income level, your dependents and many more attributes. Therefore, it is important to know about the benefits that you are entitled you, to allow you to make maximum use of the benefits available.

To know more about the benefit programs and their eligibility, you can visit the My Benefits CalWIN website. By signing up for an account at My Benefits CalWIN, you can apply for benefits and also identify the various benefit programs that you are eligible to apply for. The process of registering at the site and applying for benefits is a simple process and can be completed in a few easy steps. You can register at the site, identify the benefits you are eligible for and apply for the benefits in the official website. You can renew your benefits or report any changes to the authorities through the site.

Requirements to apply for cash aid benefits at CalWIN

• A Pc or laptop with a stable and secure internet connection
• Must be a legal resident of California
• Must possess a valid email id

Step by step guide

1. To register at My Benefits CalWIN and to apply for your Cash Aid Benefit, go to https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org.
2. In the home page click on ‘Create New Account’
3. Click the County that you live in from the list provided
4. If your county is not services by My Benefits CalWIN, it will be displayed on screen.
5. If CalWIN services the county, you will have to enter your personal information in the next page. Information such as First Name, Last Name and Middle Initial will have to be entered in the page.
6. In the next step, you will enter your preferred sign in information that you will use to access the website.
7. The next step will require you to provide detailed information regarding your income, your dependents, your other benefits and much more.
8. Ensure that you provide accurate details in this page and if you are uncertain about any information, do not provide it. Any wrong information provided during the registration process can lead to rejection of your benefits.
9. In the final step, confirm the details provided by you during registration and complete the registration process.
10. Use your login credentials to log in to your MyBenefits CalWIN account to manage your benefits account and to apply for cash aid.