Are you trying to log in and access your CalFresh benefits, check the status of an application, upload documents, or renew your benefits, we can help. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to successfully complete the CalFresh Login.
In the state of California, how you login into CalFresh depends on the county you live in.
Based on your county of residence, you may have to log in to one of the following online portals to access your CalFresh account:
- BenefitsCal portal
- MyBenefits CalWIN portal (Used by 18 counties, including San Diego, Orange, Santa Clara, Sacramento, and Alameda Counties).
In this article, we will walk you through how to log in to MyBenefits CalWIN and Benefitscal online portal.
Table of Contents
- BenefitsCal Login Help
- MyBenefits CalWIN Login Help
- CalFresh Login Summary
BenefitsCal Login Help
Follow the instructions below for help logging in to your BenefitsCal online account.
Step 1 – Visit BenefitsCal Website
To start the login process for your BenefitsCal account, visit the BenefitsCal Account website at https://benefitscal.com/.
Once you are on the homepage you will need to locate the “Log In” button, which is usually located at the top of the site (see image below).
Click on the “Log In” button to proceed with the process.
Step 2 – Enter Email Address and Password
Next, you will be taken to a page where you will be required to enter your account email address and password, as shown below.
Once you enter the correct email address and password, click “Log In” to continue, as shown by the image below.
Step 3 – View your account
If you entered the correct email address and password, you will be automatically taken to your BenefitsCal account page, as shown below.
Once there, you can perform a variety of tasks, including applying for:
- Federal Emergency Rental Assistance
- Food Stamps/SNAP
- Cash Assistance
- Medicaid
- Discounts on Subway Fares
Step 4 – First Time Login
When you first log in to your BenefitsCal account, you will see the page below.
Accept the terms and conditions to proceed.
Step 5 – BenefitsCal Dashboard
After you have accepted the terms and conditions, you will be taken to the page below, which is your BenefitsCal dashboard.
Forgot Password?
If you forgot your password, click on the “Forgot Your Password” link as shown in the image below.
Next, you will be required to enter your email address to reset your password, as shown in the image below.
Once you have entered your email address, click “Next” to reset your password.
The video below does a great job of walking you through how to reset your password.
If you still need further assistance in resetting your BenefitCal password, we suggest you watch the video below.
MyBenefits CalWIN Login Help
Follow the instructions below for help logging in MyBenefits CalWIN online account.
California Counties Authorized to use MyBenefits CalWIN Online Portal
Notall countiesin California use the MyBenefits CalWIN online portal to apply for benefits.
If you live in one of the following California counties listed below, then you CAN use the MyBenefits CalWIN online portal to apply for and manage benefit assistance.
Counties that use the |
| Alameda |
| Contra Costa |
| Fresno |
| Orange |
| Placer |
| Sacramento |
| San Diego |
| San Francisco |
| San Luis Obispo |
| San Mateo |
| Santa Barbara |
| Santa Clara |
| Santa Cruz |
| Solano |
| Sonoma |
| Tulare |
| Ventura |
| Yolo |
MyBenefits CalWIN Login Instructions
Follow the instructions below for help logging in MyBenefits CalWIN online account.
Step 1 – Visit MyBenefits CalWIN Account Website
To start the login process for your MyBenefits CalWIN, visit the MyBenefits CalWIN website at www.mybenefitscalwin.org.
Once you are on the homepage you will need to locate the “Sign In” button, which is usually at the top part of the site (see image below).
Click on the “Sign In” button to proceed with the process, as shown below.
Step 2 – Enter username
Next, you will be taken to a page where you will be required to enter your account username, as shown below.
You will have to enter a valid username in order to proceed to the password page.
Once you enter the correct username, click “Next” to continue, as shown by the image below.
Step 3 – Enter username
If you entered the correct username, you will be taken to the password page, with the sign-in image/picture you selected showing.
Make sure the picture is the one you picked.
Once you enter your password, click the “Sign In” button as shown below.
Step 4 – View your account
If you entered the correct password, you will be automatically taken to your MyBenefits CalWIN account page.
Once there, you can perform a variety of tasks as listed above, including:
- See if you are eligible for benefits
- Apply for Benefits
- View or Continue an Application
- Learn about Affordable Health Insurance
Forgot Username and Password
If you do not remember your login credentials, follow the instructions below:
Forgot Username
If you do not remember your username, click on the “Forgot Username?” link, as shown below.
Next, You will then be taken to a page where you have to provide your email address to retrieve your username.
Enter your email address in the space provided, then click “Submit”. You will receive an email with instructions about your username.
Forgot Password
If you forgot your password, click on the “Forgot Password” link as shown in the image below.
This link will only be revealed once you have successfully entered your username at the login page.
Next, you will be taken to the page below where you will have to answer one of the secret questions you selected when you signed up for your MyBenefits CalWIN account.
Provide the answer to the question in the space provided and click “Submit” for further instructions on how to retrieve your password.
MyBenefits CalWIN Video
We strongly suggest that you watch the video below, which does an excellent job of explaining in detail how to navigate the MyBenefits CalWIN website.
It explains the various task you can perform once logged in, including how you can check your eligibility for benefits and the status of your application.
CalFresh Login Summary
We hope this post on CalFresh login was helpful to you.
If you have additional questions or need help applying for CalFresh, leave those in the comments section below.
Be sure to check out our other articles about EBT, includingYourBenefitsNow Login Help, C4Yourself Login Help, MyBenefits CalWIN Login Help,and How to Purchase Groceries Online with California EBT.
