If you’re looking for C4Yourself to manage your CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits, here’s what you need to know. C4Yourself has officially moved to BenefitsCal — but don’t worry, we’ll walk you through how to log in, apply, and even get a free phone and wireless plan if you qualify for CalFresh.
C4Yourself was an online portal used by millions of Californians to apply for and manage public assistance programs like CalFresh (SNAP), Medi-Cal, and CalWORKs. Operated by counties across California, it allowed people to:
The site was used across 39 counties before it was officially phased out in favor of a new system — BenefitsCal.
The transition began in 2021 and by 2023, C4Yourself was fully retired.
BenefitsCal is California’s new statewide benefits portal that lets you:
It’s designed to be:
The move from C4Yourself to BenefitsCal started in phases:
Now, BenefitsCal is the only official site for managing your public assistance benefits in California.
If you had C4Yourself.com bookmarked or saved on your phone, it’s time to update it. Be sure to visit the new site at:
You’ll need to create a new account, even if you used C4Yourself in the past.
Now that C4Yourself has been replaced, you’ll need to use BenefitsCal.com to manage your CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or CalWORKs benefits. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you log in, apply, and stay connected.
💡 If you had a C4Yourself account, it will not transfer — you’ll need to register again.
Yes! BenefitsCal works well on mobile browsers. Just open www.benefitscal.com in Safari or Chrome on your phone.
There’s no dedicated “C4Yourself app” anymore — but BenefitsCal is mobile-friendly and lets you:
No problem:
You’ll get a password reset email with a secure link.
BenefitsCal now works in all California counties, including those that previously used:
No matter where you live in California, this is now the only place to apply and manage your benefits online.
If you’re receiving CalFresh or any public assistance through BenefitsCal, you may also qualify for a free smartphone or unlimited wireless service through the federal Lifeline program — and Cliq Mobile makes it easy to get started.
Lifeline is a government assistance program that helps low-income individuals stay connected by providing:
If you’re already approved for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, SSI, or other public benefits, you likely qualify for Lifeline as well.
At Cliq Mobile, we’re focused on serving California’s low-income families with reliable, easy-to-access wireless service.
✅ Free smartphone or bring your own
✅ Unlimited talk, text & data (where available)
✅ Easy sign-up — no fees or surprise charges
✅ Support in English & Spanish
✅ Fast approval if you’re on CalFresh
🔒 We never charge activation or hidden fees. Just free wireless for those who qualify.
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No — C4Yourself.com has been shut down and replaced by BenefitsCal, California’s official benefits website.
Visit BenefitsCal.com, create an account, and log in to view your application status, EBT balance, and benefit history.
Yes, BenefitsCal requires you to create a new account. Your C4Yourself login will no longer work.
The C4Yourself app has been discontinued. There is currently no dedicated BenefitsCal app, but the website works on mobile.
Yes! BenefitsCal.com is available in both English and Spanish.
Since C4Yourself was retired, support is now handled through your county’s local benefits office or the BenefitsCal help center.
Join thousands who switched to Cliq Mobile for faster approval, better coverage, and exceptional customer service.
We know navigating changes like this can be confusing — but you’re not alone.
If you need help with:
We’re here to support you.
If you’re a CalFresh user, you likely qualify for a free 5G government phone and free phone service — and we’ll walk you through every step.
📩 hello@gocliqmobile.com
We proudly support low-income families across California.
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