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Riverside, California Benefits and Offices

This page gathers the local offices in Riverside 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 — 10000 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503-9810

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.

AgencySocial Security Administration
Address10000 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503-9810
Phone1-800-772-1213
HoursMonday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday closed
ServicesRetirement and disability benefit help, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) help, Medicare sign-up help, Social Security cards and records
Fax1-833-950-3037
NoteThe locator detail page shows no TTY number for this office.
SourceSocial Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026

State benefits offices

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services — La Sierra — 11060 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505

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.

AgencyRiverside County Department of Public Social Services — La Sierra
Address11060 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Phone1-877-410-8827
HoursMonday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed holidays
ServicesCalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed)
Fax(951) 358-7417
Services noteCalWORKs, CalFresh, Child Care, General Assistance, Medi-Cal, Welfare to Work.
SourceRiverside County Department of Public Social Services — La Sierra (rivcodpss.org) — checked November 9, 2026

Benefits across California

Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the California benefits page.

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