Tips to apply for benefits during unprecedented demand

Due to an unprecedented increase in applications for Medi-Cal, CalFresh and CalWORKS, Yolo County residents may experience extended wait times and delays in processing benefits. Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is processing applications in the order they are received.

To avoid any preventable delays in processing an application, HHSA recommends submitting a completed application.

Requirements:

• Completed application form(s) with as many questions answered as possible

• Signatures for all applicable form(s)

• Proof of Residency, Identification, Income and other applicable verifications

• Current contact information where you can be reached

Clients should arrive on time for an appointment or call. Rescheduling missed appointments can add multiple weeks to the process.

Yolo County residents can apply by visiting www. mybenefitscalwin.org or GetCalFresh.org and by calling HHSA at 1-833-744HHSA (1-833-744-4472). Interested parties can apply in person Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at one of the following locations: • 25N. Cottonwood St. Woodland

• 500Jefferson Blvd., West Sacramento

• 100 A St., Davis

• 111E Grant Ave., Winters For additional information on how to connect with HHSA and the services we provide, visit www.yolocounty.org/ HHSA or call 1-833-744HHSA (1-833-744-4472). The phone line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English, Spanish and Russian with automated transfer options available. Agents are available for questions Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.