Corporate Sponsors

Flicker Family Foundation Taylor Farms Portabello's Ann Kihara General Farm Investment Company 8KSBW and Central Cost Aspire Health Plan Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Andy Boy Church Brothers Farms Duda Sponsors Boggiatto Produce MP Express Pacific Paraiso Pessagno Winery Scheid Family Wines Ventana J. Mcfarland Wines Marathon Financial Advisors Pacific Valley Bank Natividad Foundation Mechanics Bank Mee Memorial Bassetti Farms General Farm
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Benefits Checkup

Need help?  Call (831) 655-1334 or(831) 758.4011 or FAX (831) 655-8781

NOTE : Each Tuesday 9am – 1pm Staff are available for assistance at Taylor Farms Clinic – 850 5th St, Gonzales, CA 93926

CalFresh

CalFresh helps you put healthy food on your table. Use CalFresh to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, even seed for your vegetable garden.

CalFresh is easy to use. Each month, CalFresh benefits are issued on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card – it’s just like an ATM card. The card can be used at most grocery stores, discount chains, farmers’ markets, and neighborhood stores.

CalFresh has special rules to make it easier for older adults, age 60-plus to qualify. You can have a house, savings, cars, and still join the program. Your housing costs and medical bills may be deducted from your income in determining your eligibility. You may receive Social Security Income but not Supplemental Security Income (SSI). All legal residents are qualified.

PGE CARE Program

CARE provides discounts if your income is less than a specified level. Download the PGE CARE application Form to learn more. If you need assistance, we can help you complete and return it to PGE.

California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)

Do you have difficulty using a standard telephone due to hearing, visual, mobility, speech, or cognitive difficulties? You can receive a CTAP phone by completing the CTAP application form, signed by your doctor or other health professional.

ReachOut Wireless Federal Lifeline and Link-Up Programs

ReachOut Wireless offers government assisted wireless service with the Federal Lifeline and Link-Up Programs. Federal Lifeline is a federal government program that provides discounts on monthly service to eligible households. Download the ReachOut application form here.

Medicare Low Income Subsidy (LIS)

The low income subsidy helps pay for some of the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan costs, including Part D plan premiums, deductibles and copayments. Depending on your income and resources, you may qualify for the full subsidy or a partial subsidy. To receive the subsidy, you must enroll in a Medicare Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan.

For information and/or to make an appointment, please call 831.758.4011 (from Salinas) or 831.655.1334 (from Monterey Peninsula)

Reyna Gross, the Benefits Checkup Specialist email:  rgross@allianceonaging.org 

Jacklynn O’Connor, the Benefits Checkup Assistant email:  joconnor@allianceonaging.org