CAPI
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Reasonable accommodations in CDSS and DHCS programs
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) have issued a joint letter reminding counties of their obligation to ensure equal access to persons with disabilities to state and federal funded…
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Increase in CAPI payment standard
The payment standard for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) program is increasing by $10 per month for an individual and $20 per month for a couple effective June 1, 2019. This increase is because of the…
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CAPI state interim assistance reimbursement authorization
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding recovery of state interim assistance to Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) applicants while their applications are pending or during suspense periods prior to reinstatement of CAPI…
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Disability and domestic violence questions computer system flags
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued directions regarding AB 2030. AB 2030 requires CDSS to include in any amendments or revisions to standard application or semi-annual reporting forms after January 1, 2019 that allow applicants…
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EBT skimming and scams
The California Department of Social Services has issued instructions regarding replacement of electronic benefits transfers (EBT) stolen by skimming or scams. Skimming is using electronic equipment to capture the recipients’ EBT card and create a counterfeit card. Scams…
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SOGI self-identification
The California Department of Social Services has issued instructions implementing voluntary self-identification of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). Although counties must ask about SOGI, applicant or recipient responses are voluntary. CDSS has created form CW 2223 for…
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The end of SSI cash-out
The California Department of Social Services has issued instructions implementing the end of SSI cash-out. SSI/SSP recipients are ineligible for CalFresh. Instead, SSI/SSP recipients receive an extra $10 per month in SSP benefits. AB 1811 Sections 38-41 end…
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Expiration of indigence exception for CAPI
CDSS has provided clarification about the process for renewal of an indigence exception in the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) program. For CAPI, if an immigrant’s sponsor has signed the New Affidavit of Support (I-864 form), the…
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Suspension, reinstatement, termination and reapplication for CAPI benefits
CDSS has issued instructions suspension, reinstatement and termination of Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) benefits and reapplication for CAPI. Suspension is an interruption of CAPI benefits because of the recipient’s failure to satisfy one or more CAPI…
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CAPI Indigents Exception form and policy
CDSS has issued clarification regarding county completion of the Cash Assistance Program for Indigents (CAPI) indigence exception form. Included in this clarification are several policy statements about evaluating eligibility for the indigence exception from sponsor deeming. CDSS states…