The Immigrant Cash Assistance Program provides financial support, each month, to undocumented seniors. Known as CAPI, your assistance is entirely dependent on state funds. Those who are selected may also be eligible for other benefits.For example, those who receive these benefits will have the option to purchase health insurance through Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh Food Assistance, and IHSS. What are the basic eligibility requirements?
If you want to be eligible for the CAPI program, you must consider the following requirements. First, it is necessary to be a California resident. Next, you must be over 65, blind, or disabled.
In the meantime, it is imperative that you not have legal status in the United States. You must also not meet the criteria for current immigration status for SSI/SSP as of 08/21/96.
Other key requirements to be eligible
You must not be eligible for SSI/SSP solely because of your immigration status. This means that you must apply for an SSI/SSP and provide proof of your ineligibility from the Social Security Administration.
Meanwhile, it is necessary that you have an income below the allowable limits of $2,000.00 for an individual or $3,000.00 for a couple. Finally, you must have income below the CAPI payment criteria. If you qualify, your CAPI payments will be based on your marital status, living arrangement, and income.
If you become a US citizen while you are waiting to find out if you qualify for SSI/SSP from the SSA, you will be able to opt for CAPI benefits. Of course, if you meet the rest of the above requirements.
On the other hand, if you are under the age of 65, you may qualify for CAPI if you meet the disability criteria. Don’t forget this: To apply for CAPI, you must prove your age, identity, illegal status in the country, SSI ineligibility, or pending SSI application status.
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