CalFresh / SNAP
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ACIN I-07-13: New EBT Posters For CalFresh Authorized Retailers And Farmers’ Markets (2/20/13)
New colorful signage “that promotes healthy eating and can be prominently displayed by retailers.” Farmer’s markets will get them automatically, retailers have to request them or download a printable version. Comes in Spanish. [Download]
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ACIN I-04-13: SB 35, And The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (2/12/13)
SB 35 codified portions of the NVRA, which places additional requirements on voter registration agencies. The Secretary of State is in the process of revising the California NVRA Manual, specifically Chapter 4, for public assistance to reflect the…
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ACL 12-49E: Corrections To ACL 12-49: Implementation Of The Annual Reporting/Child Only (AR/CO) System In The CalWORKs And CalFresh Programs (2/12/13)
Corrections to make clear that the reporting threshold is the specified dollar amount “or more.” In case anyone thought the reporting was only for the exact dollar amount… [Download]
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ACL 13-08: CalFresh Semi-Annual Reporting Waivers (1/31/13)
A review of the FNS waivers sought for Semi-Annual Reporting, and the results. Approved: the shortening of certification periods for CalFresh households at any time to align with the other programs, as long as notice is given. The…
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ACL 12-74: Implementation Of Policy Changes Regarding CalFresh Expedited Service (12/21/12)
FNS realized that the California Expedited regulations and forms, which ask that a client “apply” for ES, do not comply with the requirement that ALL applicants for SNAP benefits must be screened for Expedited services. (AB 1359 also…
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ACIN I-01-13: Policies And Procedures For CalFresh Work Registration (1/15/12)
A review of the difference of ABAWD and work registrant, and what work registrants must do. [Download]
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ACIN I-64-12: 2010 CalFresh Household Characteristics Survey (12/17/12)
Information, by county, of what (who) the CalFresh caseload looks like. This year, DSS goes frugal (they didn’t claim it was for green reasons!) and is only posting the report. [Download]
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ACIN I-59-12: Social Security Administration (SSA) Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) (11/29/12)
New rates, reflecting a 1.7% increase, effective December 1, 2012 (paid in 1/1/13). So, the reminder is out: this affects CalWORKs and CalFresh, and requires a timely and adequate notice. This is a “known to county” change that…
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ACIN I-56-12: FY 2013 County Disaster CalFresh Plans (11/6/12)
A reminder that the county disaster plans are due 2/14/13, and to include the new D-SNAP requirements. [Download]