CalFresh / SNAP
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Implementation of CalFresh Employment and Training Provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information regarding changes to CalFresh Employment and Training (E & T) because of the 2018 Farm Bill. CDSS previously implemented the 2018 Farm Bill provision requiring counties to consult…
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Increasing dual enrollment between CalFresh and Medi-Cal
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) now requires counties to provide additional outreach to help bridge the gap between Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment. Effective on January 1, 2022, county staff must verbally screen new and renewing Medi-Cal…
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End of the proposed ABAWD rule
The United States Department of Agriculture has withdrawn its appeal of the injunction blocking implementation of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP — CalFresh in California) Able Bodied Adults Without Dependants (ABAWD) rule. In general, ABAWD…
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CalFresh Notices of Action for missing verification
The California Department of Social Services has issued clarification regarding notices of action terminating, denying or changing benefits for failure to provide required verification. Before denying or terminating a household for failure to provide verification, the county must…
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COVID-19 CalFresh emergency allotment for May, 2021
California has been approved to issue an emergency allotment of CalFresh for May, 2021. All households will receive at least the maximum CalFresh allotment. Households eligible to receive the maximum allowable allotment based on household size are now…
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CalFresh Employment and Training Laptop Loaner pilot
The California Department of Social Services has announced a pilot project to provide laptops and cell phone for CalFresh Employment and Training participants. The pilot project will be from May, 2021 to July, 2021. The Pilot will be…
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Franchise Tax Board and Treasury Offset Program collection updates
Franchise Tax Board intercepts will continue to be suspended through July 31, 2021 because of COVID-19. Counties can approve refund requests for individuals with circumstances related to COVID-19 for Franchise Tax Board collections that occurred starting March 1,…
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Changes to federal Public Charge rule
The Department of Homeland Security will not enforce the 2019 public charge rule. As a result, the 1999 interim field guidance on the public charge inadmissibility provision will now apply. Under the 1999 Interim Guidance, the Department of…
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COVID-19 CalFresh emergency allotment for April 2021
COVID-19 CalFresh emergency allotment for April 2021 California has been approved to issue an emergency allotment of CalFresh for April, 2021. All households will receive at least the maximum CalFresh allowment. Households eligible to receive the maximum allowable…
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Increase in SNAP emergency allotment
The United States Department of Agriculture has authorized paying an emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, CalFresh in California) to households that are receiving the maximum allotment. Starting in April, 2021, households that had not receive at least…