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San Diego, California Benefits and Offices

This page gathers the local offices in San Diego 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 — 1333 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-3603

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
Address1333 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-3603
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
Fax1-833-902-2618
Tty1-800-325-0778
SourceSocial Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026

State benefits offices

San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — Centre City Family Resource Center — 1255 Imperial Ave, 5th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101

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.

AgencySan Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — Centre City Family Resource Center
Address1255 Imperial Ave, 5th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone1-866-262-9881
HoursMonday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ServicesCalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed)
Services noteCalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Relief.
SourceSan Diego County Health and Human Services Agency — Centre City 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.

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