I believe my application for General Assistance/General Relief benefits was wrongly denied or stopped. How can I appeal?

If you are denied or lose General Assistance/General Relief benefits, you can request a hearing at any time. The back of any county notice about General Assistance/General Relief eligibility should contain a form that explains how to request a hearing. You may also request a hearing by calling your county welfare agency. We recommend requesting a hearing in writing, so that there is a record of your compliant.

General Assistance/General Relief is a county program, so hearings are held by the county, and can only be requested by contacting the county social services agency. Each county has its own specific procedures regarding appeals hearings.

For help filing an appeal, it’s best to find a local legal aid provider. You can search for one by visiting the website http://lawhelpca.org/find-legal-help, and see the list of legal aid providers on PG. 1127.