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San Francisco, California Benefits and Offices

This page gathers the local offices in San Francisco 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 — 90 7th St Annex 1st Fl, San Francisco, CA 94103-6702

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
Address90 7th St Annex 1st Fl, San Francisco, CA 94103-6702
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
Fax1-833-571-2681
Tty1-800-325-0778
SourceSocial Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026

State benefits offices

San Francisco Human Services Agency — 1440 Harrison Service Center — 1440 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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 Francisco Human Services Agency — 1440 Harrison Service Center
Address1440 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone(855) 355-5757
HoursMonday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday closed
ServicesCalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed)
Services notePhone is the agency's CalFresh / Medi-Cal benefits line. Walk-ins welcome.
SourceSan Francisco Human Services Agency — 1440 Harrison Service Center (www.sfhsa.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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