The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding denials of CalFresh applications for failure to provide requested verification. California has been granted an extension of a waiver by the federal government that allows counties to choose to deny CalFresh applications for failure to submit requested verification within 10 days of the written request even if 30 days have not passed since the application date. The new waiver is in effect until April 30, 2029. 46 counties have chosen to implement this waiver.
Counties must meet several conditions to deny an application for failure to submit requested verification within 10 days of the written request even if 30 days have not passed since the application date including:
- The county schedules an interview for all applicants who are not interviewed on the day of application. The county cannot deny the application prior to the 30th day if the household does not appear for the first scheduled interview.
- The county sends a notice of denial on the 30th day after the date of application if the household does not appear for a scheduled interview and has not contact the county.
- The household is given at least 10 days to submit missing information
- The denial notice states why the application was denied and that the application will be reopened if the required verification is received within 30 days of the date of application and benefits will be provided from the date of application. (ACL 24-30, April 25, 2024.)