CalFresh and WIC Contingency Fund.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill creates the CalFresh and WIC Contingency Fund to provide temporary financial support to the California Department of Social Services and the State Department of Public Health during federal government shutdowns or appropriations lapses. The fund can be used to maintain CalFresh and WIC benefits, and the bill allows for temporary loans to ensure uninterrupted services, particularly for the WIC Program. Funds will be sought for reimbursement from the federal government when appropriations resume, and any remaining funds will be returned to the General Fund after a specified period.
Key provisions
- Creates the CalFresh and WIC Contingency Fund.
- Allows for temporary loans to maintain WIC services during federal funding lapses.
- Requires departments to seek federal reimbursement for expenditures from the fund.
- Establishes reporting requirements for the use of funds and loan repayments.
- Sets a sunset date for the fund and its provisions (January 20, 2029, with potential extension for repayment obligations).
- Specifies conditions for using contingency funds, including maintaining benefit continuity and avoiding expansion of eligibility.
- Authorizes the Department of Finance to transfer remaining funds to the General Fund.
Who is affected
- Low-income individuals receiving CalFresh and WIC benefits
- California Department of Social Services
- State Department of Public Health
- Federal Government
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