COVID-19
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90 day suspension of redeterminations, CalWORKs clock stop, and public meeting requirements
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order regarding public benefits programs in California. The executive order suspends otherwise required redeterminations for Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, CalFresh , Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, California Food Assistance Program, and In Home…
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CPUC moratorium on utility shutoffs
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued an order that energy, water, sewer, and communications companies under CPUC jurisdiction should stop disconnections for non-payment because of Governor Newsom’s COVID-19 emergency declaration. These customer protections are retroactive to…
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Child Welfare and Probation changes due to COVID-19
EXCEPT FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, THIS ACL IS SUPERCEEDED BY ACL 20-25, March 21, 2020, summarized here. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information regarding changes child welfare services and probation because of COVID-19. Counties must…
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CDSS guidance regarding COVID-19
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding the impct of COVID-19 on CalWORKs, CalFresh, housing and homelessness programs, and Refugee Cash Assistance. Counties must ensure continuity of and safe access to services during pandemic…
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Medi-Cal public health crisis or disaster reminders
The Department of Health Care Services has issued a reminder regarding Medi-Cal processes during a public health crisis for disaster. For all populations affected by a public health crisis or disaster, counties must continue to provide benefits beyond…
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EDD benefits eligibility for Covid-19
The Employment Development Department (EDD) has issued a statement on its website about benefits eligibility for people impacted by Covid-19. People certified by a medical professional as unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19…