CAPI
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CalWORKs, CalFresh, and other programs treatment of rebates, refunds and credits under American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 contains several tax credits and rebates, including Earned Income Tax Credit, additional child tax credits, and child and dependent tax credits. These individual rebates are excluded from consideration as income, and…
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CAPI nonmedical out-of-home care payment standard
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has released guidance and forms regarding the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) nonmedical out-of-home care payment standard. The nonmedical out-of-home care payment standard is available to SSI and CAPI recipients…
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CAPI application process
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued reminders about the application process for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Any person who wants to apply for CAPI must be allowed to do so immediately. People…
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CAPI date of entry
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) reminds counties that qualified aliens who entered the United States prior to August 22, 1996 can be eligible for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Qualified aliens who entered the…
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New CAPI payment standard
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) transmits the new payment standard for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Effective January, 2021, the 1.3 percent SSI cost of living increase will cause both the SSI/SSP payment standard…
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COVID-19 emergency procedures for CAPI
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has extended certain COVID-19 emergency procedures for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. The CAPI face-to-face interview requirement will continue to be waived through the end of the State of Emergency…
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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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CAPI couples benefit rate calculation
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued clarification about benefit calculation rules for Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) couples when these individuals are determined eligible for CAPI in different months. When both spouses are eligible…
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New revision of CAPI Indigence Exception form
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has revised the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) indigence exception form SOC 813. These changes reflect that, as explained in ACL 20-79, summarized here, CalFresh and housing subsidies will no…
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CAPI acceptance of expired LPR cards
Effective immediately, counties must accept expired Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) cards when determining eligibility for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). If a claimant presents an expired LPR card, the county must verify immigration status using the…