As of June 8, 2026, CDSS is changing the workflow for verification of income, employment, and work hours in two ways. [ACL 26-37]
First, CDSS uses a consumer credit report called The Work Number (TWN) to verify work and employment information for applicants and recipients of CalFresh and CalWORKs. Previously, eligibility workers only obtained a TWN verification if income or employment was reported by the household/assistance unit. Effective June 8, 2026, CDSS requires eligibility workers to obtain a TWN verification for every initial applicant and at any recertification or redetermination of benefits.
Second, CDSS will now offer Truv as an option to applicants and recipients as a way to obtain verification of employment, income, and work hours. Participant consent to use of Truv is optional and participants can still use other verification methods. Truv allows individuals to consent to securely share real-time payroll and employment data directly from employers, payroll providers, and gig economy platforms. Individuals can utilize the Truv link provided by the county and complete the consent-based verification process by providing login credentials to relevant electronic sources.
(K. Wardrip)