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COVID-19 federal stimulus belongs to recipient
The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert that the federal stimulus payment belongs to the recipient and not to a nursing home or other care facility. The stimulus payment is intended for the recipient even if a…
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COVID-19 federal stimulus portal open until October 15
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the non-filer tool for people who to not need to file a tax return to get the federal stimulus money will be available until October 15, 2020. The non-filer tool is…
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COVID-19 Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants
Disaster Relief for Immigrants will provide $500 per undocumented person with a maximum $1,000 per family to undocumented persons in California. The program will be administered by nonprofit organizations. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has released…
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COVID-19 CDSS waivers of background check requirements
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a statewide waiver for certain background checks for Adult and Senior Care (ASC) licensees. ASCs can use the waiver if the licensee experiencing a staff shortage and live scan…
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COVID-19 Pandemic EBT
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided information about Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), which will provide families a standalone food benefit amount equal to the value of free or reduced-price (FRP) school means that are no longer…
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COVID-19 individual stimulus payment for dependents of SSI and VA recipients
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a special alert that SSI and VA benefits recipients must register on the IRS portal by May 5, 2020 to get the $500 per dependent payment at the same time as…
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COVID-19 hotels for healthcare workers
California is providing free or discounted hotel rooms to healthcare workers who are exposed to or test positive for COVID-19. To be eligible, healthcare facilities need to certify that employees within their healthcare facility have presumably been exposed…
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COVID-19 drivers license and vehicle registration renewal
Governor Newsom has issued an Executive Order suspending requirements for renewing drivers licenses is suspended through June 30, 2020. Renewal of Department of Motor Vehicle identification cards and vehicle registration is suspended for 60 days. Vehicle registration requirements…
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COVID-19 stimulus payment exempt from execution
Governor Newsom has issued an executive order that CARES Act stimulus payments and any other payments in response to COVID-19 are exempt from attachment, levy, execution, or garnishment without a claim. This includes financial institution offsets and liens for…
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COVID-19 admissions to and discharges from facilities under DDS jurisdiction
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has issued a directive regarding admissions to and discharges from facilities under its jurisdiction. DDS is now denying admission and delaying discharge from the Porterville Developmental Center, the Canyon Springs Community Facility…