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Documentation of reasonable accommodation in CalSAWS.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding documentation of reasonable accommodation in the California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS). This guidance applies to individuals with a “disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities…
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Civil rights obligations to people who are deaf or hard of hearing
County Welfare Directors (CWD) are legally required to ensure that communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals is just as effective as communication with individuals without disabilities. DHH obligations include applicants for services and their companions,…
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Treatment of income from Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs for various program
Payments issued under the State Funded Guaranteed Income (GI) Pilot Program are exempt from being considered income and resource for various state and local benefit and assistance programs. There are seven pilot programs to support former foster youth…
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Withdrawing state hearing requests
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) State Hearings Division (SHD) has issued instructions regarding withdrawing of a state hearing request. A claimant or the Authorized Representative can withdraw a hearing request any time before a decision is issued.…
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Treatment of CAPP payments for various programs
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance to County Welfare Departments (CWDs) regarding treatment of California Arrearages Payment Program (CAPP) payments issued to California assistance program applicants and recipients to help pay eligible past due…
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Eligibility of Ukranian nationals for federal and state benefits
THIS LETTER HAS BEEN SUPERCEEDED FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS. SEE ACWDL, July 6, 2022, summarized here. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided guidance regarding eligibility of Ukranian nationals for various public benefits programs. Ukranian arrivals who…
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Interim housing and homeless program guidance on COVID-19
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding CDSS housing and homeless programs for COVID-19. The guidance relates to CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA), CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP), Bringing Families Home (BFH), Housing and Disability…
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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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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…
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CalWORKs overpayment collection threshold and discharge
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding the CalWORKs overpayment collection threshold and discharge policies. This guidance supersedes ACL 19-19. Effective July 1, 2019, the overpayment collection threshold for closed CalWORKs cases is increased…