Benefits
Chula Vista, California Benefits and Offices
This page gathers the local offices in Chula Vista 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 — 626 L Street, Suite 1, Chula Vista, CA 91911-1066
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 | 626 L Street, Suite 1, Chula Vista, CA 91911-1066 |
| Phone | 1-800-772-1213 |
| 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 | 1-833-950-3055 |
| Note | The locator detail page notes in-person service at this office is by appointment only. |
| Tty | 1-888-487-9907 |
| Source | Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
State benefits offices
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — South Region Live Well Center (Family Resource Center) — 690 Oxford Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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 | San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — South Region Live Well Center (Family Resource Center) |
| Address | 690 Oxford Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
| Phone | 1-866-262-9881 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| 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 | Building hours as published; the center includes a Family Resource Center (CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Relief and more). |
| Source | San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — South Region Live Well Center (Family Resource Center) (www.sandiegocounty.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Benefits across California
Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the California benefits page.