CAPI
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Revision of SOC 473 CAPI form
The California Department of Social Services has issued a revised SOC 473 form for screening of Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) Household Expenses and Contributions form. Among other things, the new SOC 473 form: Defines key terms…
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Instructions on interpreter services and confidentiality agreement
THIS ACL IS SUPERCEEDED BY ACL 24-68, SUMMARIZED HERE County welfare departments must offer free bilingual or interpreter services to all non-English speaking or limited English proficient persons. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a…
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Increase in CAPI payment standard
Effective January 1, 2021, CAPI recipients will receive a 5.9 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This increase reflects the 5.9 percent COLA for SSI benefits. This increase will also be reflected in the presumed maximum value for…
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Appointing Authorized Representatives (AR) in the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided guidance for the Cash Assistance Program Immigrants (CAPI) regarding appointing authorized representatives (AR). An AR can be appointed by the CAPI claimant (if they have the legal capacity to…
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Eligibility of Afghan Humanitarian Parolees for Refugee Resettlement Program, CalWORKs, CalFresh and SSI
THIS POLICY IS SUPERCEEDED BY ACWDL December 2, 2021, summarized here, for federal benefits. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided guidance regarding eligibility of Afghan Humanitarian Parolees Afghanistan for Refugee Resettlement Program, CalWORKs and CalFresh…
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Eligibility of Afghan Special Immigrant Parolees for Refugee Resettlement Program, CalWORKs, CalFresh and SSI
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided guidance regarding eligibility of Special Immigrant Visa holders and special immigrant parolees in the SQ/SI categories (collectively called Special Immigrant Parolees) from Afghanistan for Refugee Resettlement Program, CalWORKs and…
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Treatment of the Golden State Grant for Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants recipients
The Golden State Grant Program provides a $600 one-time grant payment to Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) recipients. The $600 one-time payment applies to all CAPI recipients who had an active CAPI case and received a CAPI…
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COVID-19 CAPI change to verification of SSI ineligibility
To be eligible for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), an individual must be ineligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) only because of their immigration status. Effective April 16, 2021, counties may accept verbal attestation from a…
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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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Treatment of the Golden State Stimulus and Golden State Grant for CalWORKs
Households receiving the California Earned Income Tax Credit for 2020 will receive a $600 one-time relief payment through the Golden State Stimulus program. In addition, the Golden State Stimulus program will provide a one-time $600 payment to households…