CAPI
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Good cause for CAPI applicants
To be eligible for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), applicants must apply for SSI or other available benefits within 30 days of applying for CAPI. That 30 day deadline can be extended for good cause. Some…
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CAPI Presumptive Disability
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has informed counties about presumptive disability payments in the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). When a CAPI applicant has certain medical conditions, the county can make a presumptive disability determination…
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Civil rights obligations to people who are deaf or hard of hearing
County Welfare Directors (CWD) are legally required to ensure that communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals is just as effective as communication with individuals without disabilities. DHH obligations include applicants for services and their companions,…
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New CAPI Indigents Exception form
The California Department of Social Services has released a new SOC 813 form to request the Indigents Exception to sponsor deeming for the Cash Assistance Program for Indigents (CAPI). The new form includes options for when the CAPI…
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CAPI redeterminations while in suspense status
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) recipients must have their eligibility redetermined every 12 months. If an individual’s CAPI benefits are suspended the individual has 12 months to resolve the issue and have benefits reinstated. CAPI benefits can…
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CAPI changes to in-kind support and maintenance, and overpayment recovery changes
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has informed counties of several changes to the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. These changes are because of changes in federal Supplemental Security Income policies that the CAPI program follows. Effective…
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CAPI requirement to apply for SSI
To be eligible for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), an individual must be ineligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) solely because of their immigration status. To remain eligible for CAPI, the recipient’s eligibility for SSI must…
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Update about EBT card mass replacement with chip/tap card
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) issued an update about the replacement of current EBT cards with chip/tap cards. This is an update to ACWDL June 6, 2022, summarized here. Replacement of county administrative equipment was completed…
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CAPI Cost of Living Increase
Effective January 1, 2025, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants benefits will increase by 2.5 percent. This increase is because of the Social Security and SSI 2.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) and the amount of CAPI benefits…
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Use of CDSS interpreter services and confidentiality agreement form
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued new guidance and instruction regarding county use of the CR 6181 Interpreter Services Statement and Confidentiality Agreement form. The CR 6181 must be used when individuals with limited English…