Benefits Access for Immigrants Los Angeles
Supporting immigrant families to access the public benefits they are eligible for to stay healthy and strong.
Message regarding Public Charge/Mensaje sobre la Carga Pública:
The public charge test adopted in 2022 is still in effect. No changes have been made. See our "Public Charge" page for an explanation of the test, who is applies to, and the many benefits that are NOT INCLUDED in the test.
Please regularly check this website for news and updates regarding potential changes to the public charge in 2025.
La prueba de carga pública adoptada en el 2022 aún sigue vigente. No se han realizado cambios. Consulte el sitio de nuestra “Carga Pública” en el siguiente enlace Public Charge para que usted vea una explicación sobre la prueba de “Carga Pública”, a quién se aplica y los muchos beneficios que NO ESTÁN INCLUIDOS en la prueba de “Carga Pública”.
Por favor, consulte periódicamente este sitio de web para obtener noticias y actualizaciones sobre posibles cambios en la carga pública en el 2025.
Need Help Paying for Food?
Worried that getting benefits that you are eligible for could affect your immigration status?
Having problems with the benefits you already get?
We are a network of community-based organizations. All of the information you share with us is confidential. We are here to answer your questions. We can help you apply for the benefits programs that you and your family are eligible for only when you feel ready.
How This Works
Fill out a referral form on the website – or call
888-624-4752
An enroller will reach out to you. They will help you understand which benefits you may be eligible for and help you apply for health coverage and other benefits, like CalFresh.
If you have legal questions about public benefits eligibility, sponsor deeming issues, or public charge, a legal services provider can speak with you.
All BAILA Network services are provided free of charge.
Service Description
The BAILA Network is a team of benefits enrollers, legal service providers, promotores comunitarias, and community outreach workers. We support Los Angeleno immigrant families and essential workers to access the public benefits they are eligible for to stay healthy and strong. Our services are free!
Mission
The mission of the Benefits Access for Immigrants Los Angeles Network (BAILA Network) is to support immigrant families and essential workers to access the public benefits that they are eligible for that can keep them healthy and strong and improve their financial security. Our goal is that immigrants and essential workers receive education, legal services and benefit screening/enrollment in their own languages and in the communities where they live.
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Your Privacy Is Important:
The information you enter on this website will not be sold and only will be shared between the organizations that make up the BAILA Network, and their third-party evaluator. This information may also be used for reporting purposes to our funders. It WILL NOT be shared with any government agencies unless you give your consent for us to help you apply for benefits.