The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), a State-funded program, was implemented on November 1, 1998, as a result of Assembly Bill 2279. It is designed to provide monthly cash benefits to aged, blind and disabled non-citizens who are ineligible for Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) solely due to their immigration status. CAPI participants may be eligible for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Services, and other public assistance. They must separately file for each benefit.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for CAPI, a person must complete the CAPI application process and meet all of the following conditions:
INELIGIBILITY REASONS
A person is not eligible for CAPI if they are:
APPLICATION PROCESS
CAPI applications can be filed at any Department of Public Social Service District Office. However, all CAPI applications will be processed at the Metro North District Office:
Metro North District Office #38
(CAPI Centralized Office)
2601 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 639 - 5407
Additionally, CAPI applicants may call Customer Service Center at (866) 613 – 3777 to apply via telephone or request an application by mail.