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Online submitting of SSA 3288 release form
The Social Security Administration now allows online completing and submitting the SSA 3288 form to release records to third parties. Clients can still submit the SSA 3288 form to their local office in paper. (Social Security Dear Colleague…
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Expansion of Social Security Compassionate Allowance Program
The Social Security Administration has expanded its Compassionate Allowance Program to 12 additional medical conditions. The Compassionate Allowance Program identifies particularly severe claims and allows a disability finding for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance for…
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EBT card replacement with chip/tap cards
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided information about the replacement of current magnetic stripe EBT cards with chip/tap cards. The new cards will be for CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Trafficking and…
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Extension of CalFresh waiver for alternate procedures for change of address reporting
The California Department of Social Services has announced that the CalFresh waiver for alternate procedures for change of address reporting is extended effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. Under the waiver, if a county receives a…
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Social Security Long COVID claims
The Social Security Administration release guidance about medical evidence for disability claims based on symptom of Long COVID. The guidance discussesthe kinds of medical evidence Social Security says is needed to evaluate disability claims based on long-term health…
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End of 25 day hold period for Appeals Council requests for review
The Social Security Appeals Council previously waited 25 days to act on a request for review. Social Security has changed its policy and will no longer hold requests for review for 25 days. Claimants who want additional time…
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Continuing Disability Review reports are now available online
Social Security periodically reviews the medical condition of all people receiving disability benefits. The Continuing Disability Review report form and Authorization to Disclose Information to Social Security that recipients complete as part of the continuing disability review process…
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New languages for online Unemployment Insurance application
The online application for Unemployment Insurance is now available in Armenian, Korean, and Tagalog. These languages are in addition to English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese. The application is available through the MyEDD online portal and UI…
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Direct deposit of Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave benefits
Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave benefits can now be issue by direct deposit into personal checking or savings accounts. Recipients can elect to have their benefits issued by direct deposit by going to their…
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Electronic signatures for CAPI
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding electronic signatures for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Counties that have electronic signature capability can use it for CAPI applications and redeterminations, as long as…