Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC)

Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from EveryoneOn to help participants who join the Digital Connections Training at no cost in order to learn more about digital skills for future access in computer, internet, email and other resources that will assist you to enroll benefits program like: children’s education, healthcare, employment, low-cost internet, and other online public benefit programs in your area.. In order to be qualified for the program, there are general eligibilities for participants to meet:

Eligibilities

• Legal residents aged 18+; and
• Must have reliable internet service; and
• Require to complete 12 hours in different days selected by the program

Program Content

 

Notes:

• The training will be virtual and conducted by EveryoneOn at Chinese Community Center (CCC).
• A laptop will be provided for participants to complete the course and it is managed by CCC.
• One-on-one support to enroll in low-cost internet offers in your area.

 

Upcoming Program Schedules

• November 11, 12, 13 and 18, 2024 (4 days) | 9.00am – 12.00pm (3 hours/day)

 

Contact Us

• By phone: (713) 271-6100 | Mon – Fri | 9am – 3pm
• In-person: 9800 Town Park Dr, Houston, TX 77036 | Mon – Fri | 9am – 3pm

Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from the Frontier Energy and CenterPoint to help for the replacement of existing electric resistance HVAC systems (Central AC or Window Unit) with new, high efficiency energy upgrades that result in reduced peak demand and annual energy consumption for income-eligible multi-families housing served by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. In order to be qualified for the program, there are general eligibilities as households have to meet:

Eligibilities

• Households should be within 2024 QCT (Qualified Census Tracts) and DDA (Difficulty Development Areas); and
• MUST have at least one of public benefits listed below in required documents; and
• Income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

 

Process

Notes:

• The assessment and inspection will be conducted by Center Point at your house directly
• Households should prepare all documents or receipts or proof that your AC was already repaired or fixed before
• Renters are required to discuss and have permission from landlords/property owners BEFORE applying for the program

Required Documents (physical documents & applied for all household members)

 

Notes:

• Making an appointment is required before coming for the interview
• The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
• If having documents in papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
• If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in physical when coming for the interview

Program Schedules

• Every Monday and Wednesday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Notes:
  • Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from United Way and AARP Foundation does the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) yearly, known as Utility Assistance program which is State Benefit Program, helps individuals and families to pay for utilities bills (Electricity, Gas, Water/Propane) and residents can apply at no cost at CCC office in every year. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:

Eligibilities

• Legal residents in counties (Harris, Brazoria and Galveston) – Texas
• Must meet at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
• Using one of eligible Utility Companies (please view Utility Companies List below)

 

View Utility Companies List

 

Application Process

Required Documents (physical documents & applied for all household members)

Notes:

• Applicants receiving public benefits (SSA/SSI/RSDI/SSDI/SNAP/TANF/WIC/Railroad/Veteran, etc.) from State/Federal organizations are required to bring ALL PAGES of award letters
• Making an appointment is required before coming
• The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
• If having documents in papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
• If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in physical when coming

Program Schedules

• Every Monday and Wednesday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Notes:
  • Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from United Way and AARP Foundation does the SNAP/TSAP (Food Stamps) program yearly which is Federal Benefit Program, helps individuals and families to buy essential foods for good health monthly. Applicants can be firstly applied or renewed when expired at no cost at our office. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:

Eligibilities

• Legal residents in Texas
• Low incomers
• SNAP is for age of 59 and under and TSAP is for age of 60 and older or person with disabilities and no income

Required Documents (physical documents)

• Proof of Citizenship: US Passport / Certificate of Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident Card
• Proof of Identification: Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
• Proof of Income (required for all pages of documents):
  • 2025 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
  • Last 30-day paystubs or checks
  • Last 90-day Bank Statements
  • 2025 Pension / Retirement letter
  • 2025 Child Support letter
  • 2025 Veteran Award Letter
  • 2025 Unemployment statement
  • Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A (all pages)
  • Cash Income Documents
  • Any documents proved incomes or NO incomes
• Proof of Residency & Expenses:
• Last 30-day Utility bills (front & back): Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash
• Leasing / Mortgage contract or statement
• Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug stores
• Vehicle insurance
• Notes:
  • Making an appointment is required before coming
  • The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
  • If having documents in papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
  • If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in physical when coming

Program Schedules

• Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Notes:
  • Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from United Way and AARP Foundation does the Harris Health Financial Assistance Program (Gold Card), which is the State Insurance Program, helps individuals and families to receive financial assistance for medical supports. The program can be firstly applied or renewed at no cost at our office. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:

Eligibilities

• ONLY Legal residents in Harris county, Houston, Texas
• Low incomers

Required Documents (physical documents)

• Proof of Citizenship: US Passport / Certificate of Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident Card
• Proof of Identification: Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
• Proof of Income (required for all pages):
  • 2025 Social Security Award letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
  • Last 30-day paystubs or checks
  • 2025 SNAP/Food Stamp Award letter
  • 2025 Pension / Retirement letter
  • 2025 Child Support letter
  • 2025 Veteran Award letter
  • 2025 Unemployment statement
  • Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A (all pages)
  • Cash Income Documents
  • Last 60-day Incomes from Rental Property
• Proof of Residency & Expenses: (one or more of following documents dated within 60 days)
  • Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash
  • Credit Card Statements
  • Medicare / Medicaid letters
  • Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug stores
  • Leasing/Mortgage contract or statement
  • Vehicle Insurance
• Notes:
  • Making an appointment is required before coming
  • The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
  • If having documents in papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
  • If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in physical when coming

Program Schedules

• Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Notes:
  • Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from United Way and AARP Foundation does the Medicaid/CHIP benefit service which is the Federal Insurance Program helping individuals and families to have financial assistance for medical supports. The program can be firstly applied or renewed when expired at no cost at our office. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:

Eligibilities

• Legal residents in Texas
• Low incomers

 

Service programs

• Medicaid and CHIP for children (age 18 and under)
• Medicaid for children with Disabilities
• Medicaid for People with Disabilities who working
• Medicaid for Elderly and People with Disabilities who not working

Required Documents (physical documents)

• Proof of Citizenship: US Passport / Certificate of Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident Card
• Proof of Identification: Texas Driver License / ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records/Vaccine Card
• Proof of Income (required for all pages and for age 18 and older):
  • 2025 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
  • Last 60-day paystubs or checks or self-employment records
  • Last 90-day Bank Statements
  • 2025 Pension / Retirement Award letter
  • 2025 Child Support letter (if you get), District Clerk Payment Record
  • 2025 Veteran Award Letter
  • 2025 Unemployment statement / Worker Comp.
  • Other 2025 Government Benefit Letters
• Proof of Residency & Expenses:
  • Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash
  • Leasing / Mortgage contract or statement
  • Medical bills: Doctors, Hospitals, Drug stores
  • 2025 Child Support letter, District Record, Divorce decree (if you pay)
• Notes:
  • Making an appointment is required before coming
  • The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
  • If having documents in papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
  • If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in physical when coming

Program Schedules

• Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Notes:
  • Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from United Way and AARP Foundation does the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC which is State Benefit Program, helps pregnant, breastfeeding women & families with children under 5 years to buy essential foods, milks and vegetables women, infants and children. Applicants can be firstly applied or renewed when expired at no cost at CCC office. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:

Eligibilities

• Legal residents in Texas
• Low incomers
• If you or your children receive Medicaid/SNAP/TANF, you already meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. Even if you do not receive these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Participating in other benefit programs does not affect the amount of WIC benefits you receive.

Required Documents (physical documents)

• Proof of Citizenship: US Passport / Certificate of Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident Card
• Proof of Identification: Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Records
• Proof of Income (required for all pages):
  • 2025 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
  • Last 30-day paystubs or checks
  • Last 30-day Bank Statements
  • 2025 Pension / Retirement Award letter
  • 2025 Child Support letter
  • 2025 Veteran Award Letter
  • 2025 Unemployment statement
  • Current Self-Tax Return IRS 1040/1040A (all pages)
  • Cash Income Documents
  • Any documents proved incomes or NO incomes
• Proof of Residency & Expenses:
• Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash
• Leasing / Mortgage contract or statement
• Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug stores
• Vehicle insurance
• Notes:
  • Making an appointment is required before coming
  • The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
  • If having documents in papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
  • If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in physical when coming

Program Schedules

• Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Notes:
  • Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Chinese Community Center (CCC) with supporting from United Way and AARP Foundation does the Medicare Saving Program (MSP) which is the Federal Insurance Program helping individuals and families to have financial assistance for medical supports. The program can be firstly applied or renewed when expired at no cost at our office. Applicants are able to see below eligibilities and required documents of the program:

Eligibilities & Service Programs

• Legal residents in Texas
• Low incomers

 

Service programs

• Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB)
• Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLMB)
• Qualifying Individuals (QI-1)
• Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI)

 

• Notes: a person is not eligible for MSP coverage if they
  • are in the custody of penal authorities; or
  • are over age 20 and under age 65 and lives in an institution for mental diseases (IMD)

Required Documents (physical documents)

• Proof of Citizenship:US Passport / Certificate of US Naturalization / US Birth Certificate / Valid Permanent Resident card
• Proof of Identification:Texas Driver License or ID, Social Security Card or Hospital Record or Vaccine Card (under age 18)
• Proof of Income (required for all pages):
  • 2025 Social Security Award Letters (SSA/SSI/SSDI/RSDI)
  • Last 30-day pay-stubs or checks
  • Last 90-day Bank Statements
  • 2025 Pension / Retirement Award letter
  • 2025 Child Support documents (letter, divorce decree, court order, etc.)
  • 2025 Unemployment statement
  • Any documents proved incomes or NO incomes
• Proof of Residency and Expenses:
• Last 30-day Utility bills: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, Phone, Trash, etc.
• Leasing / Rental contract or agreement
• Medical bills: doctors, hospitals, drug-stores
• Insurance policies showing the current value: life, burial, health
• Stocks, bonds, trust, annuities statements or certificates
• Current Loans agreement, statement that someone re-paying bills for you with that person’s name, address, phone, signature and Gifts (included someone paying bills for you)
• Notes:
  • Making an appointment is required before coming
  • The program is only applied in person at CCC office (not by phone or mail)
  • If having documents in papers, please prepare and provide all to program staff
  • If having documents in online / cell phone, please print them out or bring original documents in physical when coming

Program Schedules

• Only Tuesday and Thursday | 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Notes:
  • Lunch & break: 12.00pm – 1.00pm