Benefits
Bakersfield, California Benefits and Offices
This page gathers the local offices in Bakersfield where older adults can apply for benefits and get free help: Social Security, the county social services office, Medi-Cal help, the Area Agency on Aging, and free Medicare counseling through HICAP. Statewide programs are listed on the California benefits page.
Social Security offices
Social Security Administration — 5300 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0618
This Social Security office helps people with retirement, disability, and SSI benefits. Staff can help you apply, check a claim, sign up for Medicare, or replace a card. Bring a photo ID and any letters Social Security sent you. The agency makes all benefit decisions.
| Agency | Social Security Administration |
| Address | 5300 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0618 |
| Phone | 1-866-476-1489 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday closed |
| Services | Retirement and disability benefit help, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) help, Medicare sign-up help, Social Security cards and records |
| Fax | 1-833-940-2147 |
| Note | The locator detail page shows no TTY number for this office. |
| Source | Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
State benefits offices
Kern County Department of Human Services — 100 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
This county benefits office takes applications for CalFresh food help and Medi-Cal health coverage. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Kern County Department of Human Services |
| Address | 100 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 |
| Phone | (661) 631-6000 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (lobby hours) |
| Services | CalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed) |
| Tty | (661) 631-6200 |
| Source | Kern County Department of Human Services (www.kcdhs.org) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Kern County Department of Human Services — Columbus Center — 3711 Columbus Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
This county benefits office takes applications for CalFresh food help and Medi-Cal health coverage. Staff can help you apply or renew. Bring a photo ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income if you have them. You may qualify for help, but the agency makes the final decision.
| Agency | Kern County Department of Human Services — Columbus Center |
| Address | 3711 Columbus Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306 |
| Phone | (661) 873-2400 |
| Services | CalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed) |
| Services note | The county locations page publishes no separate hours for this center. |
| Source | Kern County Department of Human Services — Columbus Center (www.kcdhs.org) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Benefits across California
Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the California benefits page.