This notice transmits the new, increased, rates, effective October 1, 2011, for the D-SNAP net monthly income eligibility levels. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
CalFresh / SNAP
ACIN I-64-11: Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents Statewide Waiver For FFY 2012 (9/26/11)
California once again has received a statewide ABAWD waiver. Last year, no counties opted out. This letter sets out the process and rules for the waiver. [Download]
ACL 11-26E: Heathcock v. Allenby Lawsuit – Statewide Policy Regarding Initiating Collection On Overissuance Claims Requirements In The CalFresh Program (9/27/11)
This letter sends the corrected notices and a long list of the errors that have been fixed. [Download]
ACIN I-62-11: COLAs): Maximum SNAP Allotments, Standard Deduction, Shelter Deduction, Homeless Household Shelter Allowance, Utility Allowances, Income Eligibility Standards (9/22/11)
The latest numbers are out, and effective 10/1/11 (and updated in the Food Stamp Guide). Because of the prior ARRA 13.6% increase, there is no COLA to the allotments. The other standards have changed, though. [Download]
ACIN I-55-11: Compilation Of The Annual CalFresh Survey Of Operations And Access – Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10 (9/16/11)
Read how the state, as a whole, and your individual county, is doing on food benefits access. [Download]
ACIN I-54-11: CalFresh Outreach (8/31/11)
A reminder of the importance of Outreach, and that counties can use SNAP admin funds to do it. Of interest, an included example is the translation of materials and encouraging counties to continue fostering relations with community organizations. [Download]