This ABAWD requirement is not applicable to Santa Clara County due to the ABAWD waiver. 0000169621 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). Any countable resource will be added to the household's resource limit when making an eligibility determination. $177 for households of 13 persons, $184 for 4 persons, $215 for 5 persons, and $246 for 6 or more persons (effective 10/1/18). 0000005901 00000 n 0000132985 00000 n Identity may be verified through a variety of documents, including but not limited to. Support. Available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian. %PDF-1.6 % 0000163172 00000 n 0000003696 00000 n 1892 0 obj <>stream Starting Oct. 1, recipients of CalFresh, a federal nutrition program, received about 22% more in benefits compared to pre-pandemic levelsbringing a family of four up to an extra $155 per month. 0000166901 00000 n 0000048553 00000 n Reasonable accommodations available. 0000155169 00000 n Agriculture and Natural Resources - University of California - UC Cooperative Extension | Agricultural Experiment Station CalFresh Handbook - County of Santa Clara - YUMPU trailer 0000003939 00000 n This amounts to about 100,000 people (60,000 people in Santa Clara County and over 40,000 people in San Mateo County) Medi-Cal Member Handbook: Link: Link: Link: Link: Link: Member Rights & Responsibilities: Link: Link: Link: Link: Link: Pharmacy Documents. 0000169083 00000 n 0000161844 00000 n Income Definitions and Exemptions 19.1 Earned Income 19.1.1 Definition Earned income is received as compensation for employment. 0000003755 00000 n 0000006564 00000 n Updated Chapter 01/19/05 Div 63, Chap 63-000, Sec 63-001 thru 63-099 - Food Stamp Manual Div 63, Chap 63-100 thru Chap 63-200, Sec 63-100 thru 63-207 - Food Stamp Manual CalWORKs Handbook Index CalWORKs Handbook Table of Contents (Chapter 1: Reserved for future use) Chapter 2: Application Chapter 3: Beginning Date of Aid Chapter 4: Adding a Person to the AU Chapter 5: Applicant/Agency Responsibility Chapter 6: Immediate Need Chapter 7: Social Security Numbers Chapter 8: Redeterminations Chapter 9: Reporting . CalFresh Income Limits for 2023 - California Food Stamps Help 0000171895 00000 n 0000043782 00000 n %%EOF 0000129285 00000 n 0000008852 00000 n 0000008058 00000 n 0000155253 00000 n 0000006718 00000 n 0000163941 00000 n 0000164251 00000 n 0000008520 00000 n 0000006149 00000 n 0000147122 00000 n 0000007441 00000 n 0000168071 00000 n 0000005096 00000 n Click here to locate an office near you. 0000168945 00000 n 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. 0000165687 00000 n 0000154084 00000 n Next, we will explain each of the eligibility guidelines in detail, including the income limit, which is the most important. 0000005260 00000 n We do not claim responsibility for its accuracy. The County CalFresh office will send you an interview appointment letter to discuss your recertification application. It explains the various task you can perform once logged in, including how you can check your eligibility for benefits and the status of your application. 0000048613 00000 n Santa Clara County Social Services 1-408-758-3800. 0000147317 00000 n A final allotment of these federally funded benefits will be issued in March 2023. Telephone Number: (408) 326-1004. 0000075679 00000 n 0000004602 00000 n - 0000164257 00000 n 0000007607 00000 n 0000156319 00000 n following month, provided that employment is expected to be 20 hours per week. dok[{wPA SL> w6!ftc~H.0mkp9c4C'j;8HG"@k[J g=w -QR CalFresh Handbook - County of Santa Clara. trailer 0000007380 00000 n 0000146152 00000 n The household is receiving CalFresh only. For more information and resourcesvisit the CalFresh Program website. 0000007394 00000 n If you only receive CalFresh and you dont have minor children, there is another work rule which you also may need to meet. Furthermore, even if some members of the household are not eligible, those who are may be able to get CalFresh benefits. Enrolled in a program that doesn't require a high school diploma. 0000004685 00000 n Here are the most frequently asked questions about CalFresh in Santa Clara County. Here is the number to call: SSA Customer Service Center (CSC) 1.408.758.3800. 0000164025 00000 n San Bernardino County Handbook Calfresh Landlord and Tenant Issues LawHelpCA org. The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. 0000166421 00000 n 0000008222 00000 n 0000162690 00000 n CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated. 0000152492 00000 n Food Stamp Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500 (Cont), Sec 63-504 (Cont) thru 0000156181 00000 n 0000171135 00000 n Find your county office contact. 0000043709 00000 n CalFresh Emergency Allotments, which are temporary increases to regular CalFresh food benefits introduced during the start of the pandemic, will be ending soon due to recent action by the federal government. zbrJ%?kf9MM=rLNoILn2M+3N9xYA%;AZ4y~R"gY+irsiRY J8mIEHPTfb~%&pF)7 =f($XS3*u-nN|c\Ou. Healthy Communities Branch. CalFresh benefits can be used to purchase: Yes. 0000005177 00000 n This resource is designed to assistcounty eligibility workers and other partners who provide services to the public. 0000153226 00000 n 0000156407 00000 n 0000011560 00000 n 0000003611 00000 n Lastly, you can apply In person at any of the Social Service Agency (SSA) offices. 2022 New Rhino, LLC. 0000006768 00000 n 0000006896 00000 n Vendor Payments Money paid to a third party for a household expense by a person or organization outside of the household. 0000005486 00000 n 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.). The table below shows the maximum CalFresh benefits for households with zero income. This website and its contents are for informational purposes only. Find your county office contact. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . 0000118909 00000 n United States. 0000166761 00000 n 0000003536 00000 n 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. 0000167729 00000 n If they also have a member who has a disability or who is 60 years of age or older, the resource limit is $3,750. Mother's day brunch 2021 omaha Russian last names starting with r; On 06/02/04, the ew contacts the other county and is advised the 0000154533 00000 n 0000174567 00000 n Click here to locate an office near you. CalFresh 19. Revised Date: April 17, 2019 . 0000165628 00000 n 0000152267 00000 n 0000006315 00000 n 0000004270 00000 n By using your CalFresh benefits at Farmers Market, you help support the local economy and small farms. If you are age 60 or over, or you are receiving Social Security Disability or Medi-Cal due to a disability, or a full VA pension heres what you need to know. If you live in the County of Santa Clara, then you can use the MyBenefits CalWIN online portal to apply for and manage benefit assistance. On February 1, 2023, a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration with Individual Assistance . 0000004103 00000 n 0000165085 00000 n Here are the steps you need to take to complete the CalFresh recertification process. 0000047306 00000 n CalFresh Food is a nutrition program for California residents with low income that increases your food budget. Read more about the end of Emergency Allotments. 2015 0 obj <> endobj Click here to locate a California Food Stamps Office near you. Other Contact Numbers, Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services, Work Rule for Able-Bodied Adults Not Receiving Cash Aid, Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program, Have lived in the country (in a qualified status) for five (5) years, or, Are receiving disability-related assistance or benefits, regardless of entry date, or. 0000006232 00000 n UC Cooperative Extension | Agricultural Experiment Station 0000006196 00000 n Such changes may affect their eligibility for benefits. You may need to take part in certain employment and training activities such as searching for work, performing community service, or going to school or training. 0000174383 00000 n hU[Pe64XK 6 ,BLH(4JV[$P CalFresh benefits can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. Next, you will be taken to a page where you will be required to enter your account username, as shown below. Regulation and Policy Handbooks. 0000005734 00000 n 63-1251-Food Stamp Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-1300 thru 63-1400, Sec 63-1300 thru If your household has a person who is 60 or older or disabled, only the net income limit must be met. IKjxRe[&!?hBuVIS9a{&^m_j! Making America Stronger commemorates the 30th anniversary of the reforms achieved by the Food Stamp Act of 1977 by telling the story of how food stamps dramatically reduced the extent of severe hunger in our country, how they continue to help Americans in need, and how this essential program can achieve still more. 0000009593 00000 n 0000005653 00000 n For CalFresh purposes, gross monthly income means a households total income before excluding allowable deductions. 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 (. 0000175284 00000 n 0000009347 00000 n 0000147020 00000 n 0000008715 00000 n Your household assets must fall below certain limits. 0000004546 00000 n Summary: This handbook has been updated to remove gross earned income and unearned income. 0000004436 00000 n 0000006279 00000 n 4Lp ^r; $ d1J\!B(R7X Q,f&u 0B V 6-dR :G@"@RAA B&pQoX573. <]/Prev 414742/XRefStm 2099>> CalFresh Benefits Helpline 0000008437 00000 n 0000006346 00000 n 63-708 - CalWORKs Regulation and Policy Handbook - County of Santa Clara There are some exceptions, so contact your local County Welfare Departmentto find out if you are eligible. 0000003939 00000 n 0000007145 00000 n Santa Clara County Social Services Agency. The Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender is comprised of approximately 240 employees, including 121 attorneys, 30 investigators, 31 paralegals and 58 clerical and support staff who are committed to providing quality legal representation to our clients. 0000145152 00000 n Homeless Household Shelter Available to homeless persons who are not receiving free shelter for the entire month. 0000127500 00000 n LAND DEVELOPMENT amp CONSTRUCTION San . Disclaimer: iCalifornia Food Stampsis not associated with a government agency. Some states have additional exceptions for students. CalFresh . 0000145503 00000 n 0000007275 00000 n 5154 0 obj <>stream 0000006528 00000 n 0000164497 00000 n Click here for help logging into your MyBenefits CalWIN account or see the instructions above. use. 0000005048 00000 n For speech and/or hearing assistance call 711 Relay. 0000005178 00000 n After you submit an application, you will be contacted by an eligibility worker to complete the application process. CalFresh is the largest food program in California and provides an essential hunger safety net. 0000005515 00000 n 0000132901 00000 n 0000155911 00000 n 0000160562 00000 n 0000174197 00000 n 0000140947 00000 n 0000004850 00000 n 0000005900 00000 n 0000167877 00000 n 0000175083 00000 n To locate an SSA office near you, click here. Below is a chart of gross monthly income for 200% of the Federal poverty level by household size effective 10/1/2022. CalSAWS. Published By: E103 . 0000167629 00000 n Fill Santa Clara Calfresh Handbook, Edit online. Households may report , during the certification period, any change that could increase benefits, such as a job loss or increased shelter expenses. hb``d` Ab,78>Qay aF'lIkT^0;i3$k``hl*F`Hp\\"0P TSMoR1?Xrz2{T4. Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) households must submit one periodic report form(SAR 7) once a year followed by a recertification form no later than six months later. 0000006147 00000 n Resources are counted only for those households that : Households that fit one of the three descriptions above are subject to a resource limit of $2,500. Starting June 1, 2019, the CalFresh food assistance program expanded to include eligible older adults and people with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) benefits. CF 32 (6/13) - CalFresh Request For Contact. Heres thelist of Santa Clara County SSA office locations that handle CalFresh applications and benefits. San Jose, CA 95122. If you entered the correct password, you will be automatically taken to your MyBenefits CalWIN account page. Thehousehold types that are still required to meet eligibility requirements for resources,resource limits for those households, and the type of resources which are considered are listed below. 0000172019 00000 n 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. 0000159446 00000 n 0000170719 00000 n Verifications for CalFresh . 0000170087 00000 n 0000006694 00000 n There are some exceptions, so contact your local County Welfare Department to find out if you are eligible. CalFresh Benefits Helpline The CDSS will regularly post updates regarding CalFresh's response to disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and severe storms on this webpage. 0000166105 00000 n 0000140922 00000 n 0000153595 00000 n 0000009265 00000 n h1 04g\bO&`'MF[! z 0000042829 00000 n 0000161108 00000 n In general, CalFresh eligibility is available to most lawfully-present immigrants who: Have lived in the country (in a qualified status) for five (5) years, or. 0000165363 00000 n Healthy Eating and Active Living - County of Santa Clara Eligibility for CalFresh, as well as the benefit amount, is based on your households size and income level. 0000146292 00000 n 9/27/2021 CalFresh Handbook :. Resources to Stretch Your Food Dollars - County of Santa Clara 0000006311 00000 n As of April 1, 2015, you may be eligible for CalFresh if you follow the terms of your probation or parole, if applicable. Watch on. For info on how to complete watch YouTube video https://t.co/gpn251Qyav pic.twitter.com/rpJcOr6E3r, SCCSSADEBS (@sccssadebs) October 1, 2021. CalFresh households, except those containing an aged (60 or older) or disabled member or where all members receive cash assistance, are subject to gross and net income determination tests. 1-877-847-3663 However, households with an elderly or disabled person must have assets of $3,500 or less. 0000169706 00000 n Revised: 06/25/13 Update #11-01. CalFresh provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. 0000129136 00000 n 0000006979 00000 n Children living with their parents are considered part of the same household until age 22. CalFresh Charts 2. CalFresh Program Manual; County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) CAAP Eligibility Manual (Effective December 2022) Family and Children's Services (FCS) . 0000158292 00000 n 0000008000 00000 n 0000146505 00000 n 0000003774 00000 n 0000158590 00000 n 0000007773 00000 n 0000149209 00000 n