Benefits
El Monte, California Benefits and Offices
This page gathers the local offices in El Monte 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 — 9351 Telstar Ave., El Monte, CA 91731-2815
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 | 9351 Telstar Ave., El Monte, CA 91731-2815 |
| 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 | 1-833-950-3045 |
| Tty | 1-800-325-0778 |
| Source | Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
State benefits offices
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) — El Monte District Office 04 — 3350 Aerojet Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
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 | Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) — El Monte District Office 04 |
| Address | 3350 Aerojet Ave, El Monte, CA 91731 |
| Phone | (866) 613-3777 |
| 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 | CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Refugee Cash Assistance. The DPSS offices page publishes no hours for this office; the DPSS Customer Service Center phone line is open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. |
| Source | Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) — El Monte District Office 04 (dpss.lacounty.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) — San Gabriel Valley District Office 20 — 3352 Aerojet Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
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 | Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) — San Gabriel Valley District Office 20 |
| Address | 3352 Aerojet Ave, El Monte, CA 91731 |
| Phone | (866) 613-3777 |
| 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 | CalFresh, General Relief, Medi-Cal, START. The DPSS offices page publishes no hours for this office; the DPSS Customer Service Center phone line is open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. |
| Source | Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) — San Gabriel Valley District Office 20 (dpss.lacounty.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Benefits across California
Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the California benefits page.