Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) recipients must have their eligibility redetermined every 12 months. If an individual’s CAPI benefits are suspended the individual has 12 months to resolve the issue and have benefits reinstated. CAPI benefits can be suspended when the recipient does not take action needed for their eligibility such as submitting mandatory paperwork. Benefits are also suspended when recipients are temporary over the CAPI income or resource limit.
If a redetermination is scheduled while a CAPI recipient’s benefits are suspended, the redetermination is delayed until after the suspension is resolved and the recipient is returned to pay status. After the suspension is resolved, the annual redetermination is initiated immediately. If there is already a scheduled redetermination, it should be completed as scheduled.
If the recipient does not resolve the issue that caused the suspension within 12 months, the individual must reapply for benefits.
Note that verification of SSI ineligibility because of immigration status is acceptable within six month of being issued.
The county has 30 days from receiving the redetermination packet to decide the redetermination. (ACL 25-21, April 1, 2025.)