How to apply for replacement benefits

Replacement benefits are available for CalFresh recipients who were the victim of electronic theft between October 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023.

Californians targeted by skimmers can file an electronic theft claim and turn in the completed form in-person or online at BenefitsCal. The deadline to apply is February 29, 2024.

EbtEDGE app launches in California

EbtEDGE was made available to Californians on the morning of November 10, 2023. CalFresh and other cash aid recipients can download and access the app using their existing login information. Click here for instructions on logging into the app as well as the web-based cardholder portal.

Users now have the ability to freeze and unfreeze their EBT cards at a moment’s notice and reset their pin as often as they’d like. Cardholders can also freeze and unfreeze online purchases and well as out of state transactions. Click here for a full list of new features that give users more control over card security.

CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people buy the food they need to remain healthy. To qualify for CalFresh the minimum basic requirement(s) are:

• Identity of Primary Applicant
• Gross non-exempt income
• Non-citizenship Status
• Social Security Number(s)
• Residency

Medical coverage is available, including Medi-Cal, Expanded Medi-Cal, Health Care Reform Options, and the County Medical Services Program (CMSP).

Medi-Cal recipients in Butte County have a new healthcare service provider.

Ten North State counties, including Butte, made the switch to Partnership Health Plan of California on January 1, 2024.

Read more here.

CalWORKs provides temporary financial assistance and employment-related services to needy families with minor children.

General Assistance provides three months of cash assistance to eligible, employable adults and provides longer-term assistance to eligible adults who are temporarily disabled or who are awaiting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) approval.

Adult Services provides services to help the elderly and persons with disabilities to live safely in their own homes. Investigates reports of elder or dependent adult abuse and neglect.

The Children's Services Division investigates child abuse and neglect and works to preserve or restore family stability. Visit the Parent and Guardian Information and Resources page to learn more.

The County Veterans Service Office is an office established by the Butte County Board of Supervisors to assist veterans, their dependents and survivors, and the general public in obtaining benefits from federal, state, and local agencies administering programs for veterans.