Benefits
Santa Ana, California Benefits and Offices
This page gathers the local offices in Santa Ana 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 — 1851 East First Street, Fifth Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705-4070
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 | 1851 East First Street, Fifth Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705-4070 |
| 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 | 1-833-950-2118 |
| Note | Mailing address is Suite 500 at the same street address. Nearest Social Security office for Irvine (no SSA field office in Irvine per the SSA locator). |
| Tty | 1-714-246-8191 |
| Source | Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026 |
State benefits offices
Orange County Social Services Agency — Santa Ana Regional Center — 1928 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
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 | Orange County Social Services Agency — Santa Ana Regional Center |
| Address | 1928 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 |
| Phone | 800-281-9799 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, except holidays |
| 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 / RCA line 714-435-5800. |
| Tty | 714-834-8500 |
| Source | Orange County Social Services Agency — Santa Ana Regional Center (ssaregionlocator.ocssa.net) — checked November 9, 2026 |
Benefits across California
Statewide programs, income limits, and how to apply are on the California benefits page.