COVID-19
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COVID-19 CalFresh emergency allotment for November, 2021
California has been approved to issue an emergency allotment of CalFresh for November, 2021. All households will receive at least the maximum CalFresh allotment. Households eligible to receive the maximum allowable allotment based on household size are now…
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COVID-19 SSI payment continuation extension
In general, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claimants who have their benefits reduced or terminated must file a Request for Reconsideration within 10 days of the Notice of Determination, plus five days for mailing in order to have their…
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Verification of self-employment for people who received PUA
People who received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) were required to submit documentation showing their work history. Starting on November 10, 2021, the Employment Development Department (EDD) will send notices by email, text message and UI Online to people…
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Social Security in-office appointments
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued instructions about when to schedule in-office appointments. In-office appointments are available for two reasons: 1) To address a limited critical need and the client is unable to use automated services, which…
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County welfare department access requirements
The California Department of Social Services has issued guidance on county welfare department access requirements. County welfare departments must implement procedures that ensure members of the public, including those with disabilities, are notified of and have access to…
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COVID-19 CalFresh emergency allotment for October, 2021
California has been approved to issue an emergency allotment of CalFresh for October, 2021. All households will receive at least the maximum CalFresh allotment. Households eligible to receive the maximum allowable allotment based on household size are now…
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Extension of COVID-19 exceptions to IHSS program requirements
The California Department of Social Services has provided guidance regarding extension of COVID-19 related exceptions for self-attestation of In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) forms. County IHSS offices should begin transitioning back to in-person initial assessments and reassessments when…
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COVID-19 CalWORKs overpayments
All CalWORKs overpayments established on or after August 1, 2021 for the period April, 2020 to either the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency or June 30, 2022, whichever is earlier, must be classified as administrative error.…
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End of federal pandemic unemployment benefits and federal extension benefits
Federal unemployment benefits because of the COVID-19 pandemic end on September 4, 2021. The programs ending on September 4, 2021 are Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Pandemic Unemployment Emergency Compensation (PEUC), Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, and Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation…
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COVID-19 financial support for at-risk families
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided information about financial support for eligible at-risk families with child welfare contact during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Financial support is up to $600 per eligible household, or up…