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Estimate eligibility for California state benefits like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and Covered California. Answer simple questions about your household and income to see potential benefit amounts and plan options. Supports multiple languages and offers specific guidance for community college students.
What's New in Benefit Buddi
1.1.5
April 22, 2026
Now built for community college students: - Tell us how many units you're enrolled in for more accurate CalFresh eligibility - Many students don't know the "student rule" has waivers — we'll flag when your college's basic needs office can help get you one - Opt in to have your campus basic needs office contact you directly Plus backend reliability improvements.
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What California benefits can Benefit Buddi estimate?
Benefit Buddi can estimate your potential monthly benefit amount for CalFresh (food assistance), check your eligibility for Medi-Cal (health coverage), and show you health plan options and subsidies through Covered California.
Does Benefit Buddi require an account to use?
No, Benefit Buddi does not require an account or sign-up to use. You can get an estimate by answering a few simple questions about your household and income.
Is Benefit Buddi available in multiple languages?
Yes, Benefit Buddi is available in English, Español, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt, فارسی, 한국어, 日本語, and 中文 to serve a diverse user base.
How does Benefit Buddi help community college students?
For students, Benefit Buddi helps explain the CalFresh student rule and identifies when your college's basic needs office can assist with a waiver. You can opt to have your college's basic needs office contact you directly for application support.
What kind of data does Benefit Buddi collect?
Benefit Buddi collects only what you voluntarily provide. If you opt-in for college contact, your email is shared with that office. Anonymous session data (eligibility outcomes, household size, income range) is collected to improve the app and report community impact.
Is Benefit Buddi affiliated with any government agencies?
Benefit Buddi provides estimates only and is not affiliated with any government agency. Results are not a guarantee of benefits, and you must apply through your county office for an official determination.
How often is Benefit Buddi updated?
The latest version is 1.1.5, and the app was last updated on April 22, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving the app and reporting community impact.
What devices does Benefit Buddi support?
Benefit Buddi is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.