Government Resources
CalWorks
Financial Assistance and Job Opportunities
http://www.cdss.ca.gov/calworks/default.htm
COBRA
Temporary Continuation of Group Health Insurance
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm
Food Stamps
If you have low income you may be eligible for food stamp benefits
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/default.htm
Foreclosure Assistance
If you are in danger of losing your home
http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/
Medi-Cal
Public health insurance program for low-income individuals and families
http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/pages/default.aspx
State of California Disability Insurance
If you are unable to work due to non work related injury
Unemployment Benefits
If you have lost your job due to no fault of your own
http://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/
Crime Victim Compensation
If you were injured as a result of a violent crime
http://www.ag.ca.gov/publications/victimshandbk/cvhcomp.htm
Medicare
U.S. Governments health insurance program for those 65 and older
SSI Death Benefits
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_survivor.htm
Disability Benefits
U.S. Government Disability benefits if you are disabled
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/
Retirement Benefits
Social Security benefits for retired workers
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_retirement.htm
Supplemental Social Security Income Benefits