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Visalia, California Benefits and Offices

This page gathers the local offices in Visalia 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 — 1901 E Noble Avenue, Visalia, CA 93292-1516

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
Address1901 E Noble Avenue, Visalia, CA 93292-1516
Phone1-866-344-8475
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
Fax1-833-950-2454
NoteThe locator detail page shows no TTY number for this office.
SourceSocial Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) — checked November 9, 2026

State benefits offices

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency — Human Services — 5957 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277

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.

AgencyTulare County Health & Human Services Agency — Human Services
Address5957 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277
Phone559-624-8075
HoursMonday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ServicesCalFresh food benefits applications, Medi-Cal applications, Medicare Savings Programs help through Medi-Cal, Cash aid applications (CalWORKs / General Relief where listed)
Fax559-749-9838
Services noteAddress as given by the map link on the agency's official Human Services page (Tulare County Government Plaza).
SourceTulare County Health & Human Services Agency — Human Services (tchhsa.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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