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CAPI redeterminations while in suspense status
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) recipients must have their eligibility redetermined every 12 months. If an individual’s CAPI benefits are suspended the individual has 12 months to resolve the issue and have benefits reinstated. CAPI benefits can…
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CAPI changes to in-kind support and maintenance, and overpayment recovery changes
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has informed counties of several changes to the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. These changes are because of changes in federal Supplemental Security Income policies that the CAPI program follows. Effective…
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IHSS qualified medical providers
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) applicants/recipients must obtain a certification from a licensed healthcare provider affirming the inability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) without assistance. Personal care services are provided to applicants/recipients who have a chronic, disabling…
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CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Benefits pilot
The CalFresh Minimum Nutrition Pilot (MNP) will provide 12 months of state funded food assistance to eligible households receiving less than sixty dollars ($60) from CalFresh or California Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Eligible households will receive no less…
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CAPI requirement to apply for SSI
To be eligible for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), an individual must be ineligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) solely because of their immigration status. To remain eligible for CAPI, the recipient’s eligibility for SSI must…
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Social Security restarting debt collection by Treasury Offset Program
Effective immediately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has restarted debt collecting using the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) for debts that accrued before March, 2020. TOP is operated by the Department of the Treasury. It intercepts federal payments to…
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Social Security identity verification
Effective March 31, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will require identity verification either online or in person. Individuals will be able to verify their identity in ther mySocialSecurity account. Individuals who are unable to do that will…
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CalFresh and CalWORKs electronically reported information
The California Department of Social Services has clarified requirements about how the County Welfare Departments (CWDs) will accept information for participants of CalWORKs and CalFresh electronically. Electronically submitted information can include reporting changes, submitting verification, and other information…
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Social Security overpayment default withholding
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for collection of Social Security overpayments to 100 percent of a person’s monthly benefit effective March 27, 2025. The increase will apply to overpayments of Social…
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CalWORKs case processing during disasters
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a reminder about policy for processing CalWORKs cases for victims and evacuees of state and/or federally declared disasters. For disaster evacuees who apply for CalWORKs, if the applicant and…