Although listed as an Errata, this is more of an update about the status of the waiver CDSS requested regarding Expedited Service (ES). The waiver would allow postponement of the interview until after issuance of the ES benefits in certain circumstances. FNS originally denied the waiver, as California’s statute was not consistent with federal law regarding ES (it provided that screening occurred if ES was requested, but federal law requires all applications to be screened and does not put the burden on the applicant). The statute has been amended and DSS has resubmitted the waiver request, which is still pending. The letter also corrects the section on applications made prior to the 15th of the month, and given ES with postponed verification. Essentially, the household must get the verification in by the subsequent month or have to reapply (and won’t be eligible for ES until the verification is provided.) [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations