Latest Updates
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Continuing Disability Review reports are now available online
Social Security periodically reviews the medical condition of all people receiving disability benefits. The Continuing Disability Review report form and Authorization to Disclose Information to Social Security that recipients complete as part of the continuing disability review process…
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New languages for online Unemployment Insurance application
The online application for Unemployment Insurance is now available in Armenian, Korean, and Tagalog. These languages are in addition to English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese. The application is available through the MyEDD online portal and UI…
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Direct deposit of Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave benefits
Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave benefits can now be issue by direct deposit into personal checking or savings accounts. Recipients can elect to have their benefits issued by direct deposit by going to their…
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Electronic signatures for CAPI
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding electronic signatures for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Counties that have electronic signature capability can use it for CAPI applications and redeterminations, as long as…
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2024 SUN Bucks implementation
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is implementing the SUN Bucks program for Summer 2024 to provide nutrition benefits to low-income families with school age-children. The program will provide $40 per month in food benefits during the…
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GetCalFresh sunset
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has announced that the GetCalFresh online application tool for CalFresh will sunset on September 30, 2025. The sunset will happen in phases. The GetCalFresh tool for joint applications processing of CalFresh…
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Guaranteed Income pilot for nonminor dependents exiting foster care
iFoster is operating a Guaranteed Income Pilot Project statewide. Youth can be eligible for the iFoster Guaranteed Income pilot if they 1) are exiting extended foster care in California, and are California residents, except for youth exiting foster…
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CalFresh Student Handbook Version 2.0
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has released its CalFresh Student Eligibility Handbook version 2.0. The Handbook provides guidance regarding student eligibility for CalFresh, key definitions, student exemptions, student income, and verification procedures. Version 2.0 updates sections…
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Increase in CalWORKs vehicle value limit
The California Department of Social Services has informed counties that the vehicle value for the CalWORKs program increases to $32,968 effective July 1, 2024. This increase also applies to Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance, and Trafficking and…
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Suspension and expulsion from subsidized child care programs
The California Department of Social Service (CDSS) has issued a Child Care Bulletin (CCB) regarding the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 2806 which implements new rules limiting the expulsion and suspension of children in child care and development…