Free events and benefit deadlines in San Jose and Santa Clara County.
Week of November 30 โ December 6
Nov1SunCovered California open enrollment FREEFrom November 1 to January 31 ยท All dayOnline at CoveredCA.com or by phoneSign up for a 2027 health plan. Enroll by December 31 and your coverage starts January 1; enroll in January and it starts February 1.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Oct1ThuSalvation Army Angel Tree sign-ups open FREEFrom October 1 to November 30 ยท All daySalvation Army Silicon Valley โ call (408) 282-1165 ext. 3212Families register in October and November for Christmas gifts and clothing for children. Spots close when they fill โ sign up early.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Dec1TueDecember SSI payment arrives FREETuesday, December 1 ยท All dayYour bank account or Direct Express cardDecember's regular SSI payment date. If it does not show, check with your bank first and allow 3 extra mailing days before calling SSA at 1-800-772-1213.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Oct15ThuMedicare Open Enrollment โ last day Dec 7 FREEFrom October 15 to December 7 ยท All dayOnline, by phone, or free local help (Sourcewise HICAP)The yearly window to change Medicare drug or Advantage plans. Changes start January 1.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)