CalWORKs: CalFresh: eligibility: income and resource exclusions.
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Overview
California Assembly Bill 42 modifies the eligibility requirements for both CalWORKs and CalFresh programs. Specifically, it exempts grant, award, scholarship, loan, or fellowship benefits received for higher education from being considered as income or resources when determining eligibility or benefit amounts. The bill also directs the Department of Social Services to utilize a federal option to exclude certain income from CalFresh calculations, mirroring existing practices for CalWORKs. Furthermore, it suspends a continuous appropriation intended to fund the implementation of these changes.
Key provisions
- Exempts grant, award, scholarship, loan, or fellowship benefits for higher education from income and resource calculations for CalWORKs and CalFresh.
- Directs the Department of Social Services to utilize a federal option to exclude certain income from CalFresh calculations.
- Requires implementation through an all-county letter or similar instruction by March 1, 2026.
- Suspends a continuous appropriation intended to fund the implementation of the bill.
- Excludes cash payments made directly by friends or relatives.
- Exempts funds for 12 months following receipt.
Who is affected
- Low-income families receiving CalWORKs assistance
- Individuals and families receiving CalFresh (SNAP) benefits
- Students receiving higher education grants or scholarships
- California residents eligible for public assistance programs
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