For more information phone 866-262-9881.
The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) is a state-funded cash aid program for certain immigrants who are not eligible for the federally funded Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) program.
Facilities where this Service is offered:
About CAPI
Individuals may be eligible for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants if they meet the following criteria:
- Aged 65 or older
- Blind
- Disabled
- Not eligible for SSI/SSP solely due to immigration status
- Certain immigrants who entered the United States before August 22, 1996
- Sponsored immigrants who entered the United States after August 21, 1996, and the sponsor is
- Deceased, or
- Disabled, or
- Abusive (or the sponsor's spouse is abusive)
- Certain immigrants who
- Entered the United States after August 21, 1996; and
- Do not have a sponsor; or
- Have a sponsor who is not deceased, disabled or abusive.
If you are disabled you will also be eligible for the SSI Advocacy Program, unless you are currently represented by an attorney.
For more information phone 866-262-9881.
Income Tax Assistance
Free tax preparation services are available for low-to moderate-income individuals and families (generally, $49,000 and below) at Thrive San Diego - IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Qualified individuals and families can get up to $5,600 (with children) or $457 (no children) in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Getting EITC dollars will not affect CAPI benefits. Call 2-1-1 to find a free tax preparation site near you and to get more information. You can also log on to http://www.thrivesandiego.org/index_files/aboutvita.htm
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