Latest Updates
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Non-work Social Security Number request form for CalWORKs, CalFresh and CFAP
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new form to use when helping non-citizens get a Social Security Number (SSN). CalWORKs applicants must have a SSN or or submit verification of their request for a…
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Forms and notices for CalWORKs Family Reunification grants
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has released new forms and notices for the CalWORKs Family Reunification benefit. The CalWORKs Family Reunification benefit provides up to six months of cash aid and child care as part of…
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CalFresh work rules verbal script
The CalFresh Work Rules Oral Script provides guidelines for county welfare departments (CWDs) to explain work rules to CalFresh recipients. Section 1 provides information on CalFresh Work rules which may vary by household. Section 2 only applies to…
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Social Security benefits statements available online
The Social Security Administration now has Benefits Statements (SSA-1099 or SSA 10425) available online for the past six years using the client’s my Social Security account. A Benefits Statements shows the total amount of benefits a person received…
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Online submitting of SSA 3288 release form
The Social Security Administration now allows online completing and submitting the SSA 3288 form to release records to third parties. Clients can still submit the SSA 3288 form to their local office in paper. (Social Security Dear Colleague…
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Expansion of Social Security Compassionate Allowance Program
The Social Security Administration has expanded its Compassionate Allowance Program to 12 additional medical conditions. The Compassionate Allowance Program identifies particularly severe claims and allows a disability finding for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance for…
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EBT card replacement with chip/tap cards
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided information about the replacement of current magnetic stripe EBT cards with chip/tap cards. The new cards will be for CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Trafficking and…
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Extension of CalFresh waiver for alternate procedures for change of address reporting
The California Department of Social Services has announced that the CalFresh waiver for alternate procedures for change of address reporting is extended effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. Under the waiver, if a county receives a…
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Social Security Long COVID claims
The Social Security Administration release guidance about medical evidence for disability claims based on symptom of Long COVID. The guidance discussesthe kinds of medical evidence Social Security says is needed to evaluate disability claims based on long-term health…
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End of 25 day hold period for Appeals Council requests for review
The Social Security Appeals Council previously waited 25 days to act on a request for review. Social Security has changed its policy and will no longer hold requests for review for 25 days. Claimants who want additional time…