Learn what you need to know before your child turns 18 and is an adult.

This video discusses two types of public benefits: Needs-based benefits and entitlements.

  • Needs-based benefits include: (Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medi-Cal, Food stamps, legal aid, utility payment assistance, and housing subsidies (H.U.D. or Section 8).
  • Entitlements: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), childhood disability benefits (CDB), medicare, and special education.

Presented by Stephen Dale, Attorney & Counselor at Law, The Dale Law Firm in Pacheco, CA