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International child support enforcement
The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services has released instructions that 14 forms for international child support cases have been approved for use. The United States ratified the…
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CAPI application procedures
The California Department of Social Services has issued instructions regarding applications for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Any person can apply for CAPI by telephone, in writing to the county social services agency or in person…
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Social Security evaluation of symptoms in disability cases
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a ruling regarding evaluation of symptoms. This ruling rescinds SSR 96-7p and eliminates the term “credibility” from policy. In evaluating symptoms, SSA first determines whether there is an underlying medically determinable…
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HUD guidance on smoke-free Public Housing policies
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued guidance regarding smoke-free policies in public housing. Public housing authorities (PHAs) must implement smoke-free policies within 18 months of issuance of the guidance. Policies must ban…
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VAWA Guidance for HUD Multifamily owners and management agents
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released guidance regarding implementation of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) for HUD Multifamily owners and management agents. The guidance is very similar to…
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IHSS time for Medical Accompaniment
The California Department of Social Services has issued instructions regarding IHSS time for Medical Accompaniment. Accompaniment to health care appointments and alternative resource sites is an allowable IHSS service. CDSS states its policy is Medical Accompaniment can only…
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CalWORKs and CalFresh treatment of ABLE accounts
The California Department of Social Services has issued instructions regarding treatment of ABLE accounts for purposes of CalWORKs and CalFresh. An ABLE account allows persons with disabilities to save and invest money for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility…
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Changes to Inter-County Transfer process
The California Department of Social Services has issued instructions implementing changes to the Inter-County Transfer (ICT) process required by SB 1339. Effective June 1, 2017, CalWORKs and CalFresh recipients can report a move to either their old county…
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IHSS eligibility for children in Adoption Assistance Program or Foster Care
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions about IHSS eligibility for children in Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) or Foster Care. Children who receive AAP benefits who apply for IHSS must receive a comprehensive needs assessment. …
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HUD VAWA Guidance for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released guidance regarding implementation of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA). The guidance implements HUD’s final rule at 81 Fed. Reg. 80724. Highlights of…