What is CAPI?
CAPI provides a cash benefits for legal non-citizens in financial need who are ineligible for federal Supplement Security Income (SSI) due to their immigrant status. Blind or disabled non-citizens of any age, or seniors aged 65 and older may be eligible to receive CAPI.
Marin County does not administer the CAPI Program, but we can assist you in the application process.
Eligibility for CAPI
You may be eligible for CAPI if you:
- Are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled
- Are ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to immigration status. This means a CAPI applicant must apply for SSI/SSP, or submit other proof of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration
- Live in California
- Have little or no income, and
- Have resources that are valued at less than $2,000 if you are single, or $3,000 if you are married
We do not count the value of the home you live in or your car (if it does not have a market value greater than $4,500). We count all other property and income you have, both in the United States and in other countries.
How to Apply for CAPI
You can submit an application using any of the following methods:
- In-Person or by mail at any HHS locations
- By Fax: 415-473-3333
Office Locations Hours
120 N. Redwood Dr. San Rafael
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
3240 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1 6th St., Pt. Reyes Station
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm -4:30 pm
- Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
If you need assistance for the application or need an interpreter, assistance is available upon request.
Download the application: CAPI application (English) / CAPI application (Spanish)
