santa clara county calfresh handbook

0000007062 00000 n Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services. CalFresh 24. 0000164789 00000 n These households are required to report within 10 days from the date of a change in writing, verbally or in person. Cost of childcare when needed to work, seek work or attend training for work. 0000006113 00000 n <<28B55A7DFDBAE34B919617936650B755>]/Prev 768998/XRefStm 4378>> You will receive an email with instructions about your username. CalFresh is the largest food program in California and provides an essential hunger safety net. Excluded Resources Resources which are not counted are the home and surrounding property, vehicles, household goods, personal effects, resources with an equity value of $1500 or less (excluding financial instruments), and resources with a cash value that is not accessible to the household (such as irrevocable trust funds, security deposits on rental property, etc.). Find your county office contact. 0000012979 00000 n Member +758. 0000161108 00000 n 0000169765 00000 n You can fax the completed, signed application form to your County SSA office. 1775 Story Road. EN. 0000006232 00000 n 0000008140 00000 n Below is a chart of gross monthly income for 200% of the Federal poverty level by household size effective 10/1/2022. 0000174939 00000 n 0000006066 00000 n 0000146769 00000 n 0000150973 00000 n dok[{wPA SL> w6!ftc~H.0mkp9c4C'j;8HG"@k[J g=w -QR 0000010541 00000 n The Office of Regulations Development will no longer mail out or provide paper copies of Manual Letters and The applicant must live in the state of California and must apply in their county of residence. If you need interpretation of 0000147857 00000 n 0000003366 00000 n CalFresh recipients must notify their local County Welfare Department about changes in their income or other circumstances. 0000006147 00000 n 0000141460 00000 n 0000148516 00000 n For more information and resourcesvisit the CalFresh Program website. 0000155677 00000 n 0000153040 00000 n Option 2 - By Phone. The maximum gross allowed is 200% of the Federal poverty level (FPL). 0000129823 00000 n Follow the instructions below for help logging in MyBenefits CalWIN online account. 5IuC,[psn >UsA;>@](4#c7qWWi"uaFp3J. 0000158393 00000 n 0000161660 00000 n 0000003015 00000 n 0 CalSAWS. CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated. This website and its contents are for informational purposes only. We do not claim responsibility for its accuracy. startxref 0000164663 00000 n There is no change to the SSI/SSP monthly benefit. 1$2,148 U. S. citizens and many non-citizens are eligible for CalFresh. Most households must have a total gross monthly income less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL), to be potentially eligible for CalFresh. 0000008909 00000 n 0000165628 00000 n Program. 0000173602 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n CalFresh is a benefits assistance program that helps limited-income individuals and families buy the food they need in order to stay healthy. Persons without a permanent residence or a fixed mailing address can get CalFresh as long as they can prove residency in a county. startxref trailer Income Definitions and Exemptions 19.1 Earned Income 19.1.1 Definition Earned income is received as compensation for employment. Here is the number to call: SSA Customer Service Center (CSC) 1.408.758.3800. Identity may be verified through a variety of documents, including but not limited to. New . 1, 2023, the State minimum wage increased to $15.50 an hour regardless of the size of the company. Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-400, Sec 63-406 thru 63-411 - Food Click here for help logging into your MyBenefits CalWIN account or see the instructions above. 0000163266 00000 n 0000008550 00000 n trailer 0000009302 00000 n 0000140383 00000 n 0000167339 00000 n Medical Deduction The portion of medical expenses, excluding special diets, in excess of the allowable amount of $35 per household per month (incurred by any household member who is elderly or disabled). Examples of earned income include wages and salaries, striker's benefits, etc. 0000169049 00000 n Any food marketed to be heated in the store. CalFresh Benefits Helpline 0000003282 00000 n Are children under 18 years of age who are qualified and lawfully-admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationalization Act. You may be eligible with income over the regular limits if you pay very high rent and utilities and/or have medical expenses over $35 per month. Applying for CalFresh in the County of Santa Clara. Produce may cost less at Farmers Market than at the grocery store! ~ A project of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission of Santa Clara County funded by . 0000174753 00000 n 0000169567 00000 n 0000004741 00000 n 0000006768 00000 n 0000173465 00000 n Call the California SNAP hotline to learn more: 1-877-847-3663. There are some exceptions, so contact your local County Welfare Departmentto find out if you are eligible. Click here to locate a California Food Stamps Office near you. 0000160010 00000 n 0000140508 00000 n 0000165085 00000 n 0000007690 00000 n 0000168335 00000 n The current allowance is $487 (effective 10/1/21). 0000008058 00000 n 0000005797 00000 n SSA Customer Service Center (CSC) 1.408.758.3800. 0000164927 00000 n 0000009938 00000 n %%EOF CalFresh provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. You can complete the paper application and return it to the SSA office for processing. 2.1 CalFresh Program Monthly Allotment and Income . For more information, contact the ROTLINE 408-918-4640. Tools. 9/27/2021 CalFresh Handbook :. Income received too infrequently/irregularly to be reasonably anticipated but not more than $30 in a quarter. Available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian. 0000171267 00000 n 0000075679 00000 n 0000146637 00000 n 0000007275 00000 n 0000002726 00000 n 0000171473 00000 n 0000144986 00000 n Dependent Care A household shall be entitled, with respect to expenses for dependent care, to a dependent care deduction for the actual cost of payments necessary for the care of a dependent if the care enables a household member to accept or continue employment, or training or education that is preparatory for employment. 0000129733 00000 n You can mail the form to your County SSA office. 0000159446 00000 n 0000154881 00000 n Your household assets must fall below certain limits. 0000008022 00000 n 0000163704 00000 n Telephone Utility Allowance (TUA) - A household that is not eligible for the SUA or LUA but incurs a telephone expense or in its absence an equivalent form of communication, is eligible to receive a telephone deduction. Employed at least 20 hours/week. 0000169951 00000 n 0000003193 00000 n Next, your caseworker will make a decision regarding your recertification. %%EOF 0000132942 00000 n 0000166627 00000 n 0000005568 00000 n Healthcare amp Government Assistance 2 1 1. 0000005983 00000 n 0000129195 00000 n 1-877-847-3663. CalFresh Charts. 0000170395 00000 n 2111 0 obj <>stream If you entered the correct username, you will be taken to the password page, with the sign-in image/picture you selected showing. CalFresh is for people with low-income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. 0000007192 00000 n Watch on. 0000012723 00000 n 0000007441 00000 n 0000006647 00000 n This restoration of benefits is based on a federal . Watch the historic video. 0 0000167965 00000 n Other Contact Numbers, Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services, Work Rule for Able-Bodied Adults Not Receiving Cash Aid, Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program, Have lived in the country (in a qualified status) for five (5) years, or, Are receiving disability-related assistance or benefits, regardless of entry date, or. %PDF-1.6 % Training Team. 0000166917 00000 n 0000023068 00000 n 0000003767 00000 n 8 7,444 0000163550 00000 n 0000007394 00000 n . If approved, a monthly dollar amount is placed on a debit-like card to help you add to your monthly food budget. 0000137303 00000 n 0000164251 00000 n 3. Your CalFresh EBT Card or Golden State Advantage card can be used at select restaurants and fast food places if you meet the eligibility criteria. Individuals, including children, applying for CalFresh benefits, must either provide a Social Security number or proof they have applied for a Social Security Number. 5011 0 obj <> endobj San Bernardino County Handbook Calfresh Landlord and Tenant Issues LawHelpCA org. 0000169729 00000 n 63-04.05 Student Eligibility: 0000011560 00000 n 0000133603 00000 n More information can be found in the Federal Non-Citizen Guide . CalFresh (CDSS website): ACL/ACIN/ACWDL/etc CalFresh Regulations. The current allowance is $159.73 (effective 10/1/21). 0000167205 00000 n 0000048613 00000 n CalFresh Program Manual; County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) CAAP Eligibility Manual (Effective December 2022) Family and Children's Services (FCS) . 0000005900 00000 n 0000129136 00000 n 0000003857 00000 n You are considered a student if you are: Between the ages of 18-49 and are physically and mentally "fit" for employment (not disabled) In general, CalFresh eligibility is available to most lawfully-present immigrants who: California also has a program for immigrants who have not lived here for five years, but have a lawful permanent resident status or qualified immigration status and meet all other program eligibility criteria. 0000137387 00000 n The net monthly income is used to determine eligibility and the amount of CalFresh benefits that will be received monthly. 0000011008 00000 n 0000006279 00000 n 0000005745 00000 n Summary: This handbook has been updated to remove gross earned income and unearned income. The next step in the recertification process is to attend your interview on the appointed date. The Santa Clara County Healthy Food Incentive Grocery Project -- also known as Double Up Food Bucks California -- helps families overcome that barrier. 0000005071 00000 n Other Contact Numbers, Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services, CF 1 (10/14) - Notice To All CalFresh Recipients - Important Please Read, CF 10 (12/13) - Dependent Care Cost Affidavit, CF 11 (8/15) ENG/SP - Notice To All CalFresh Recipients Important - Please Read, CF 18 ENG/SP (2/14) - Important Information, CF 20 (2/14) - You Do Not Owe Anything For Receiving CalFresh Benefits, CF 24 (7/12) - CalFresh Program Request For Policy/Regulation Interpretation, CF 28 Coversheet (2/14) - CalFresh Program Restricted Account Coversheet - Important To Know, CF 28A (2/14) - CalFresh Program Restricted Account Agreement Part A, CF 28B (2/14) -CalFresh Program Restricted Accounting Agreement part B, CF 29 (10/13) -CalFresh Recertification Appointment Letter, CF 29A (2/14) - CalFresh Initial Appointment Letter, CF 29B (2/14) - CalFresh Initial On-Demand Appointment Letter, CF 29C (2/14) - CalFresh Recertification Appointment Letter, CF 29D (2/14) -CalFresh Recertification On-Demand Appointment Letter, CF 31 (4/15) - CalFresh Supplemental Form For Special Medical Deductions, CF 32 (6/13) - CalFresh Request For Contact, CF 37 (7/15) - Recertification For CalFresh Benefits, CF 215 (9/14) - CalFresh Notification Of Inter-County Transfer, CF 286 SAR (12/15) - CalFresh Budget Worksheet/Semi-Annual Reporting Households, CF 303 (2/14) - Replacement Affidavit/Authorization, CF 377.1 (9/15) - Notice Of Approval For CalFresh Benefits, CF 377.2 (10/13) - CalFresh Notice Of Expiration Of Certification, CF 377.2A (12/13) -CalFresh Notice Of Expiration Of Certification For Households In Which All Adults Are Elderly Or Disabled, CF 377.2A1 (4/14) - Important Information For Households In Which All Adults Are Elderly Or Disabled With No Earned Income, CF 377.4 SAR (6/13) - CalFresh Notice Of Change For Semi-Annual Reporting Households, CF 377.4A (2/14) - CalFresh Notice Of Change (Non-Citizen), CF 377.4 CR (1/14) -CalFresh Notice Of Change For Change Reporting Households, CF 377.5 CR (11/13) - CalFresh Household Change Report, CF 377.5 SAR (9/13) - CalFresh Mid-Certification Period Status Report, CF 377.6 (8/13) - Information/Verification Needed, CF 377.7A (2/14) - Notice Of Administrative Disqualification, CF 377.7A1 (2/14) - Request For Restoration Of CalFresh Benefits After Administrative Disqualification, CF 377.7B (2/14) - CalFresh Overissuance Notice For Inadvertent Household Errors (IHE) Only, CF 377.7B1 (2/14) - CalFresh Repayment Notice For Inadvertent Household Errors Only Final Notice, CF 377.7C (2/14) - CalFresh Repayment Agreement For Inadvertent Household Errors Only, CF 377.7D (1/14) - CalFresh Overissuance Notice For Administrative Errors (AE) Only, CF 377.7D1 (1/14) - CalFresh Overissuance Notice For Administrative Errors (AE) Only, CF 377.7D3 (1/14) - CalFresh Overissuance Notice For Administrative Errors (AE), CF 377.7E1 (1/14) - CalFresh Repayment Agreement For Administrative Errors Only, CF 377.9 (2/14) - Notice Of Back CalFresh Benefits, CF 385 (10/15) - Application For Disaster CalFresh, CF 386 (2/14) - CalFresh Notice Of Missed Interview, CF 387 (5/14) - CalFresh Request For Information, CF 388 (8/13) - CalFresh Notice Of Restoration Approval, CF 389 (2/14) - Notice Of Denial Of Restoration, CF 478 (2/14) - Disqualification Consent Agreement CalFresh Program, CF 842 (2/14) - Claim Determination Worksheet, CF 1239(5/13) - CalFresh Notice Of Approval/Denial/Termination Transitional Benefits, CalFresh Guidelines Insert for Brochures (.