Latest Updates
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Civil rights complaint language
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has updated its appeal language for civil rights complaints. There are three main changes to the appeal language. The first of these changes increases the amount of time CalFresh complainants have…
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Elimination of IHSS provider eligibility requirements for minor recipients
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding the end of In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider eligibility requirements for minor recipients. Previously, minors could only hire a non-parent IHSS provider if their parents were…
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IHSS and nonmedical out-of-home care, and unmet need
In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is available to persons who cannot remain in their own home without services. Persons who receive SSI can get an additional payment if they are in a non-medical out-of-home living arrangement. Individuals who…
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CAPI COLA
Effective January 1, 2024, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants benefits will increase by 3.2 percent. This increase is because of the Social Security and SSI 3.2 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) and the amount of CAPI benefits…
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Impact of Social Security COLA on CalWORKs and CalFresh
Effective January 1, 2024, Social Security and SSI benefits will increase by a 3.2 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). For new CalWORKs and CalFresh applications, the new Social Security and SSI amounts will be considered reasonably anticipated…
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Assessing IHSS applicants when being discharged from out of home placement
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a reminder to counties regarding completing preliminary assessment of In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) eligibility for applicants and recipients who are being discharged from hospitals, medical institutions, or non-medical…
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California Food Assistance Program expansion
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued policy regarding expansion of the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to cover persons age 55 or older regardless of their immigration status beginning October 1, 2025. CFAP provides food…
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California Food Assistance Program overissuances
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance about new policies for overissuances in the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP provides state funded food benefits for certain non-citizens who are ineligible for CalFresh because of…
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Full child support pass-through for former CalWORKs recipients child only CalWORKs cases
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding full pass through of collected child support for CalWORKs recipients child only CalWORKs cases. Effective January 1, 2024, or when automation is completed, whichever is later, all…
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Changes to CalFresh Notices of Action
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued changes to three CalFresh Notices of Action: the Notice of Approval (CF 377.1), the Notice of Denial or Pending Status (CF 377.1A), and the Notice of Change for Semi-Annual…