CalFresh / SNAP
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CalFresh Elderly Simplified Application Project extension
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding extension of the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP). ESAP is federal waivers to allow elderly and disabled CalFresh households to waive recertification interviews, use data matching to…
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CalFresh reporting responsibilities for substantial lottery or gambling winnings
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding reporting requirements for CalFresh applicants and recipients who receive substantial lottery or gambling winnings. Households must report receipt of substantial winnings within 10 calendar days of receipt…
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CalFresh verification procedures
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding implementation of AB 79 regarding verification of information for CalFresh. To the extent permitted by federal law, counties must seek verification via available electronic sources or client…
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CalFresh work study verification
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding verification of work study approval for college students who have applied or are applying for CalFresh. CDSS also provides a form that colleges can use to verify…
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COVID-19 CalFresh Employment and Training supportive services and equipment
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding provision of equipment and supportive services to CalFresh employment and training (E & T) participants, particularly in response to COVID-19. Counties and state partners can purchase necessary…
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COVID-19 CalFresh overissuances
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides clarification about CalFresh overissuances in the context of COVID-19. Beginning in March, 2020, all CalFresh households have been receiving maximum amount of CalFresh. Households entitled to less than the full…
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COVID-19 CalFresh emergency allotment for December 2020
California has been approved to issue an emergency allotment of CalFresh for December, 2020. The emergency allotment will be issued on January 10, 2021 to raise each household’s monthly CalFresh allotment to the maximum allowable for the household…
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Impact of SSI COLA on CalFresh
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) informs counties that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients received a cost of living increase (COLA) effective January, 2021. The county computer systems will automatically implement changes in CalFresh benefits because of…
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COVID-19 civil rights obligations
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides guidance to counties regarding meeting their civil rights obligations in emergency situations. Civil rights laws remain in effect when counties take emergency actions such as closing physical offices to the…
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Disaster CalFresh for November 2020
California has been approved to issue Disaster CalFresh in Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Mendocino, Napa, San Bernardino, San Diego, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Sonoma Counties for persons affected by the wildfires. Disaster CalFresh provides food assistance to households affected…