COVID-19
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CalWORKs overpayments during COVID-19
The California Department of Social Services has issued reminders of CalWORKs overpayment policies in consideration of COVID-19. In recognition of the pace of policy changes, and the impact COVID-19 had on county operations and CalWORKs recipients’ inability to…
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Extension of CalFresh telephonic signature waiver
The Food and Nutrition Service has extended its waiver of the requirement for recording of telephonic signatures until March 31, 2021 because of COVID-19 for both initial application and recertification interviews. (ACWDL, February 11, 2021.)
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Continuation of suspension of state tax intercepts
The Franchise Tax Board announced that state tax intercepts for taxpayer debts will remain suspended until July 31, 2021, except for intercepts for child support collection. For tax debts, the Franchise Tax Board can modify or releasing a…
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COVID-19 third extension of time eligibility for RCA, ECA and TCVAP
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions for an additional extension of time eligibility for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA) and Trafficking and Crime Victim Assistance Program (TCVAP). Effective February 1, 2020,…
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COVID-19 CalFresh emergency allotment for February 2021
California has been approved to issue an emergency allotment of CalFresh for February, 2021. The emergency allotment will be issued on March 7, 2021 to raise each household’s monthly CalFresh allotment to the maximum allowable for the household…
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COVID-19 temporary 15% increase in CalFresh maximum benefit
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) informs counties of the temporary 15% increase in the maximum CalFresh benefit from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. This change effectively increases all CalFresh benefits by 15%. The minimum…
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COVID 19 – CalFresh treatment of Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Payments
The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 reauthorized Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) payments through March 14, 2021. These payments will be $300 per week from January 1, 2021 through March 14, 2021. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, these payments are…
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COVID-19 additional exceptions to the CalFresh student rule
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding additional exceptions to the CalFresh student rule added by Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021. These additional exceptions because of COVID-19 are in effect from January 16, 2021 until…
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COVID-19 extension of sick leave for IHSS providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information about the extension of two weeks of emergency paid sick leave in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Care…
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COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the Continued Assistance Act makes available $25 billion to assistant households that are unable to pay rent and utilities because of COVID-19. Payments will be made directly to states, U.S. Territories, local…