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Disaster Unemployment Insurance for Los Angeles wildfires
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for workers and self-employed persons impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires who do not qualify for regular Unemployment Insurance. People are eligible for DUA if: Worked, or were a business owner…
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Continuation of Social Security Disability or SSI benefits after age 18
In general, Social Security Disability or SSI benefits stop if a minor who is receiving benefits is found to no longer be disabled after a redetermination based on the adult disability standard at age 18. However, benefits can…
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Social Security in-person services
Beginning January 6, 2025, Social Security will require customers to schedule an appointment for in-person services at a field office. Customers can call their local Social Security office, or 1-800-772-1213 to schedule an appointment. Social Security will not…
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SSI online application
People can now apply for SSI online. The online application is available for people who: Are 18-64 years and 10 months and applying for SSI and SSDI. Have never been married. Have never applied for SSI for themselves…
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Updated Social Security collateral estoppel guidance
The Social Security Administration has issued an updated POMS about collateral estoppel and disability claims. Collateral estoppel can apply when an individual receiving Social Security or SSI files a disability claim under a different title or for a…
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CalWORKs eligibility for citizens of Compact of Free Association states
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided guidance regarding CalWORKs eligibility for citizens of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) states of Micronesia, Palau and the Marshall Islands. Effective March 9, 2024, federal law changed to…
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Update about EBT card mass replacement with chip/tap card
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) issued an update about the replacement of current EBT cards with chip/tap cards. This is an update to ACWDL June 6, 2022, summarized here. Replacement of county administrative equipment was completed…
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Voluntary relinquishment of juvenile dependent and non-dependent children
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has released questions and answers about voluntary relinquishment of juvenile dependent and non-dependent children. Voluntary relinquishment is when the birth/legal parents voluntarily turn over care, custody, and control of their child…
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BenefitsCal Release of Information form
The California Department of Social Services and the California Department of Health Care Services are providing guidance about the Release of Information feature in BenefitsCal and the ABCDM 229 release form. This guidance is for planning and will…
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In-Person PIN changes
To help combat electronic theft occurring because of fraudulent PIN changes, counties must now issue a new EBT card when there is an in-person PIN change request. When an individual requests a change to their PIN in-person at…