4488 0 obj <>stream 0000010232 00000 n 0000162690 00000 n CalFresh Emergency Allotments, which are temporary increases to regular CalFresh food benefits introduced during the start of the pandemic, will be ending soon due to recent action by the federal government. hC"g=j3 Currently, there are many restaurants that accept EBT Cards in Santa Clara County, California. 0000009265 00000 n 0000006896 00000 n CalFresh is the largest food program in California and provides an essential hunger safety net. 0000006611 00000 n Eligible household members can getCalFresh benefits even if other members of the household are not eligible. 0000003282 00000 n 0000002099 00000 n 0000004153 00000 n 3. Click here to locate an office near you. 5011 0 obj <> endobj Limited Utility Allowance (LUA) Allowed for a household that incurs expenses for at least two separate utilities other than heating and cooling are eligible for a LUA. startxref 0000141460 00000 n Employed at least 20 hours/week. 0000005140 00000 n 0000006528 00000 n 0000140424 00000 n 0 0000155327 00000 n 0000161844 00000 n Furthermore, even if some members of the household are not eligible, those who are may be able to get CalFresh benefits. 0000161544 00000 n Standard deduction of $258 for a household with 6 or more members. 0000048259 00000 n 0000167339 00000 n For speech and/or hearing assistance call 711 Relay. 2022 New Rhino, LLC. CalFresh Charts 2. CalFresh Benefits Helpline 0000004657 00000 n 0000153040 00000 n These handbooks provide a comprehensive interpretation of the federal, state and county regulations that govern the eligibility determinations for the following public benefit programs. 0000055863 00000 n Households may report , during the certification period, any change that could increase benefits, such as a job loss or increased shelter expenses. <<033E3D74B008D245B7B90A5535523EBE>]/Prev 471315/XRefStm 3015>> 0000163172 00000 n 0000005568 00000 n County of Santa Clara CalFresh Policy Handbook ; Report a problem on this page . hU[PU6 66MbR$h&ftBVK!b@*W/U_|C"3j3/:z, <9ggs H2* O&$5RkzfGt^K58|%R1wWb1N09`,7uxVn2>2zVOpdP{o6~#cAP-k/~`"}ng]]{Gsk&U)|UEec]yXDinC|#U-imh!Zr&&&iyOn^Bu6mn7l+ZJ2qvokih{FFuz.gefWl|8Ro{*|(O6h 8H|-[S tiI+.vsDFHsHl^c1"^g!Q>f[ K|AyM &- F`Iqf+dn2'N Qz]mt\lJO]I-/R/$>_xp%[WF"C+Q3HR$AK,0,U!-"L2BTAAVIW'21YnQ2l]QDN%$fLJbCNR_o 8[ZuFrlqT>.Y4MBAJhxf=^=h0~m#e>7VXJD),~0nA%O_d: 4QVflEq Most households must have a total gross monthly income less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level, to be potentially eligible for CalFresh. 0000043649 00000 n How do I apply for CalFresh Benefits in Santa Clara? 0000005653 00000 n Application Process . CalWORKs Handbook Index CalWORKs Handbook Table of Contents (Chapter 1: Reserved for future use) Chapter 2: Application Chapter 3: Beginning Date of Aid Chapter 4: Adding a Person to the AU Chapter 5: Applicant/Agency Responsibility Chapter 6: Immediate Need Chapter 7: Social Security Numbers Chapter 8: Redeterminations Chapter 9: Reporting . 0000099162 00000 n 0000005797 00000 n 0000007809 00000 n Provide the answer to the question in the space provided and click Submit for further instructions on how to retrieve your password. 0000086524 00000 n Here is the number to call: SSA Customer Service Center (CSC) 1.408.758.3800. 0 O/SjUD}Sq_n6 >u9wnY @, )KgM`:ba^iW(s~)s`zt47qu/9lU;bCt-EO:J>x+b5=w/"Ov]{KT 0000154084 00000 n A standard deduction of $225 for a household with 5 members. 0000007690 00000 n Keeping your coverage. Call the County's Winter Storm Emergency Response and Recovery hotline at (408) 808-7778 to report damage estimates 0000167877 00000 n In this post, we will review everything you need to know about CalFresh Santa Clara including CalFresh eligibility, how to apply for benefits, How to renew your benefits, MyBenefits CalWIN login help, and SSA contact information. 0000160562 00000 n 0000164581 00000 n 0000007062 00000 n 0000147599 00000 n By using your CalFresh benefits at Farmers Market, you help support the local economy and small farms. You can fax the completed, signed application form to your County SSA office. Click on the Sign In button to proceed with the process, as shown below. 0000006066 00000 n 0000004822 00000 n 0000155677 00000 n 0000146646 00000 n 0000008222 00000 n 0000155253 00000 n CalFresh provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. Deductions are allowable expenses that can be subtracted from the households monthly gross income to arrive at the net monthly income. 0000133687 00000 n There is no change to the SSI/SSP monthly benefit. 0000163765 00000 n Excluded Resources Resources which are not counted are the home and surrounding property, vehicles, household goods, personal effects, resources with an equity value of $1500 or less (excluding financial instruments), and resources with a cash value that is not accessible to the household (such as irrevocable trust funds, security deposits on rental property, etc.). 0000160404 00000 n However, this must be computed on a case-by-case basis. 0000169951 00000 n 0000007311 00000 n 0000171727 00000 n 0000002818 00000 n 0000008575 00000 n CalWORKs Eligibility Handbook (Effective June 2020) Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES) Manual (Effective August 2018) Welfare to Work Handbook (Effective March 2020) Found . 0000012723 00000 n SSA Customer Service Center (CSC) 1.408.758.3800. 0000168931 00000 n 5 5,174 Number of People in Your Household (People buying/eating together). 0000010913 00000 n 0000008000 00000 n Your county will tell you if you need to participate in any of these activities or if you are excused. 0000156407 00000 n 0000007380 00000 n 0000169375 00000 n Gross Income all non-excludable income from any source including all earned income and all unearned income. 0000006445 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n 0000003939 00000 n If you entered the correct password, you will be automatically taken to your MyBenefits CalWIN account page. We will walk you through how to sign up for a MyBenefits CalWIN account or log in to your account if you already have done. 63-1436 - Food Stamp Manual. Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) Allowed for a household that incurs utility costs, which are separate and apart from the household's rent/mortgage payment. 0000006821 00000 n 0000005569 00000 n 0000147928 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % 0000013656 00000 n In general, CalFresh eligibility is available to most lawfully-present immigrants who: Have lived in the country (in a qualified status) for five (5) years, or. 0000008468 00000 n Children living with their parents are considered part of the same household until age 22. 0000147443 00000 n At this time this work rule is waived in all counties until at least June 30, 2023, and you do not need to meet it. CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated. The household is receiving CalFresh only. 0000168305 00000 n 0000170262 00000 n Phone: (408) 793-2700. Enrolled in a program that doesn't require a high school diploma. 0000004187 00000 n 1-877-847-3663. If approved, a monthly dollar amount is placed on a debit-like card to help you add to your monthly food budget. 0000009938 00000 n 0000167585 00000 n 0000006149 00000 n It is very important to keep your interview even if you do not have proof of the changes discussed above. The following regulations contain the CDSS Manual of Policies and Procedures. GetCalFresh org. the source and amount of gross income of more than $25; addition or loss of a household member; address changes and shelter costs; when cash on hand, stocks, bonds, money in a bank account or savings reach a total of $2,000 ($3,000 for elderly and disabled households); a change in child support payments made to a non-household member. 0000003953 00000 n 0000003226 00000 n 0000006196 00000 n Find your county office contact. Students can apply themselves, but we highly recommend using one of the following sign-up assistance programs where trained staff/volunteers can help guide you through the process. 0000075679 00000 n 0000132942 00000 n 0000007892 00000 n san bernardino county handbook calfresh Bing Just PDF. 0000156491 00000 n The value of non-exempt resources shall be its equity value, which is the fair market value less encumbrances. 0000161262 00000 n Income Definitions and Exemptions 19.1 Earned Income 19.1.1 Definition Earned income is received as compensation for employment. Be sure to answer all questions on the recertification application. 0000153595 00000 n EBT Restaurant California. 0000167867 00000 n The County CalFresh office will send you an interview appointment letter to discuss your recertification application. 0000175284 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % Follow the instructions below for help logging in MyBenefits CalWIN online account. a n d the county has determined that adequate childcare services are not available to enable the individual to attend class and work an average 20 hours per week or a total of 80 hours per month, or participate in a state or federally financed work study program during the . 0000008058 00000 n 0000145152 00000 n 0000128697 00000 n Here are the categories of people who live in the state of California that are eligible for CalFresh: Heres what you need to apply for CalFresh: Applicants must provide proof of their identity to show that they are the person they claim to be. 0000003715 00000 n Income received too infrequently/irregularly to be reasonably anticipated but not more than $30 in a quarter. Medi-Cal is California's version of the federal Medicaid health coverage program, a public health care program for California . Earned income has an allowable deduction of 20% (i.e., 80% of the gross earned income counts in the calculation of benefit levels). 0000008304 00000 n 0000168465 00000 n This website and its contents are for informational purposes only. 0000137428 00000 n 0000118909 00000 n 0000042829 00000 n Pepper Crop Production in Sensitive Environments Santa Clara County from ucanr.edu. 0000005735 00000 n To locate an SSA office near you, click here. Identity may be verified through a variety of documents, including but not limited to. endstream endobj 1692 0 obj <>/Metadata 540 0 R/Names 1695 0 R/OpenAction[1699 0 R/XYZ null null null]/Outlines 1738 0 R/PageLabels 537 0 R/PageMode/UseOutlines/Pages 539 0 R/StructTreeRoot 542 0 R/Threads 1693 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 1698 0 R>> endobj 1693 0 obj [1694 0 R] endobj 1694 0 obj <. 0000166761 00000 n Out-of-County Phone Numbers. In-between reporting changes on the SAR 7, SARhouseholds are required to report when theirhousehold income exceeds their Income Reporting Threshold (200% of the Federal Poverty Level in most cases). CalFresh Charts. 0000170087 00000 n Try Now! CalFresh benefits can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. Outreach materials are available and can be accessed on the Disaster CalFresh Outreach Materials webpage. 24/7 Nurse advice line. The maximum gross allowed is 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)[except for households who are sanctioned, households with certain convicted drug felons (until April 1, 2015) or households who have been convicted of an Intentional Program Violation]. 0000159446 00000 n 0000164385 00000 n 0000164831 00000 n 1-877-509-0294. New Analysis Full CalFresh Participation in San. 0000003767 00000 n Your CalFresh EBT Card or Golden State Advantage card can be used at select restaurants and fast food places if you meet the eligibility criteria. 0000134225 00000 n Summary: This handbook has been updated to remove gross earned income and unearned income. 0000009347 00000 n 0000006065 00000 n Santa Clara County Social Services Agency. [ACL 10-32.] Sign, fax and printable from PC, iPad, tablet or mobile with pdfFiller Instantly. 0000155169 00000 n Be sure to check out our other articles about CalFresh and CalFresh EBT, including: Our website is dedicated to helping low-income California households improve their financial well-being and quality of life. The current allowance is $159.73 (effective 10/1/21). The net monthly income is used to determine eligibility and the amount of CalFresh benefits that will be received monthly. If the CalWORKs case did not close and remains open or the CalWORKs case closed due to an ineligible cause or reason, then the household is ineligible for transitional benefits. 0000158333 00000 n 0000167441 00000 n 0000005652 00000 n 0000152492 00000 n 0000008188 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. 0000166055 00000 n 0000011317 00000 n 0000168071 00000 n CalFresh Benefits Helpline 1-877-847-3663. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. Also, deductions are expenses that are subtracted from the households monthly gross income to arrive at the net monthly income. 0000154697 00000 n 0000003693 00000 n CalFresh assists low-income individuals and households to purchase nutritional food. Some states have additional exceptions for students. 0000005983 00000 n Agriculture and Natural Resources - University of California - UC Cooperative Extension | Agricultural Experiment Station startxref 0000169193 00000 n 0000004103 00000 n 0000008293 00000 n 1775 Story Road. Semi-Annual Reporting Requirements 24.1 Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) Households As a result of Senate Bill (SB) 79, California eliminated Change Reporting and all CalFresh households . 0000164257 00000 n 0000160296 00000 n 0000129946 00000 n Mother's day brunch 2021 omaha Russian last names starting with r; On 06/02/04, the ew contacts the other county and is advised the 0000129733 00000 n 0000169567 00000 n 0000009954 00000 n 0000167965 00000 n 0000005403 00000 n DUE 10/5: Dont forget to submit your #CalFresh, #GeneralAssistance and #CalWORKs Semi Annual Report (SAR7). Vendor Payments Money paid to a third party for a household expense by a person or organization outside of the household. 0000005260 00000 n If you are approved for food stamps in California, how much in benefits you get partly depends on the: The Thrifty Food Plan is a government estimate of how much it costs to provide a household with nutritious, low-cost meals. 0000005745 00000 n 0000148654 00000 n 0000004602 00000 n 0000169245 00000 n 0000009179 00000 n 0000002223 00000 n 0000002588 00000 n Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-300, Sec 63-300 thru 63-301 - Food 0000140947 00000 n 0000165687 00000 n 0000129285 00000 n Eligible locations will display the Restaurant Meals sign (pictured below). 0000166751 00000 n 0000005817 00000 n There are some exceptions, so contact your local County Welfare Department to find out if you are eligible. Furthermore, MyBenefits CalWIN is the website for Santa Clara County Residents to apply for and to view their benefits online. Receiving cash assistance (TANF). 0000000016 00000 n 0000006860 00000 n %%EOF 0000170253 00000 n 0000173465 00000 n xref As a result, the Santa Clara County cities and towns listed below have adjusted their minimum wage effective January 1, 2023; with the exception of the City of Or you can file online at the Benefitscal.com Website . For more information and resourcesvisit the CalFresh Program website. 0000048553 00000 n 0000129856 00000 n Non-Liquid Resources Includes personal property, buildings, land, recreational properties, and any other property. 0000006170 00000 n CalFresh 24. Watch the historic video. There are two kinds of reporting: Change and Semi-Annual, which are described below: Change reporting households are those in which household members are seasonal and/or migrant farm workers, elderly, disabled or homeless. 0000005096 00000 n 0000008437 00000 n Households will receive their regular CalFresh benefit allotment amount beginning April 2023 as long as they remain eligible. Additionally, we will review the CalFresh renewal process in Santa Clara County and what you need to know to successfully complete SAR 7 or recertification. 0000007441 00000 n Eligibility (MCE)/Broad-Based Categorical Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-100 thru Chap 63-200, Sec 63-100 thru 63-207 - Food In Santa Clara County, people authorized to receive CalFresh benefits can buy food by using the EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)/ Food Stamps card at a grocery store and some farmers' markets in the county. Stamp 0000006147 00000 n If otherwise eligible, the longest time transitional benefits can be received is up to 5 months after leaving CalWORKs. Enrolled less than half time. 0000152267 00000 n You will have to enter a valid username in order to proceed to the password page. If you entered the correct username, you will be taken to the password page, with the sign-in image/picture you selected showing. h1 0u\aw=IR,W9sx9. Sign, fax and printable from PC, iPad, tablet or mobile with pdfFiller Instantly. 0000160010 00000 n 0000144706 00000 n Healthcare amp Government Assistance 2 1 1. 0000005154 00000 n Lastly, we will provide SSA contact information, including the phone number and hours of operation. 0000164251 00000 n Stamp Agency, Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Information, Women, Infants and Children Nutrition 0000005048 00000 n 0000005424 00000 n 0000165535 00000 n A household can be one person, a group of people, a family, or any combination of people that buy and prepare food together. CF 31 (4/15) - CalFresh Supplemental Form For Special Medical Deductions. CalFresh San Bernardino County (2023 Guide), Annual CalFresh Renewal and Recertification, Click here for the recertification application form, Click here to locate a California Food Stamps Office near you, Emergency Allotment for CalFresh Extra Food Stamps, Restaurants that Take CalFresh in California, California Food Stamps Payment Schedule for March 2023, Restaurants that Accept EBT in Stanislaus County, Click here for more on How to Add your EBT Card to Amazon, Restaurants that Accept EBT in Sonoma County, Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Bernardino County, Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Joaquin County. 0000148516 00000 n For more information on how SSI recipients may apply for CalFresh Food benefits, visit CalFreshFood.org. This CalFresh Program is known as the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The amount of benefits a household receives is dependent on household size countable income, and monthly expenses, such as housing and utilities. 0000169083 00000 n Submit a damage estimate report from the recent Winter Storms that occurred between Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023. The table below provides a simple overview of the CalFresh renewal process. 0000151014 00000 n Gross earned income, unearned income information has been relocated to the upcoming CalFresh Handbook 63-05.32 Income and Deductions. Community Resources. 0000172141 00000 n Such changes may affect their eligibility for benefits. Students can only qualify for CalFresh if they meet specific criteria. If you need interpretation of 0000174753 00000 n 0000060905 00000 n Contact Information. 0000167739 00000 n 0000169455 00000 n 0000166627 00000 n 0000003755 00000 n 0000152850 00000 n The Office of Regulations Development does not interpret regulations. 0000169267 00000 n New . 0000134141 00000 n Eligibility for CalFresh, as well as the benefit amount, is based on your households size and income level. Semi-Annual Reporting Requirements 24. The maximum gross allowed is 200% of the Federal poverty level (FPL). CF 215 (9/14) - CalFresh Notification Of Inter-County Transfer. 0000006398 00000 n Households that fit the description in section 1 above will need to report the following types of resources: Liquid Resources Includes all funds readily available to the household such as cash on hand, money in checking or savings accounts, savings certificates, trust deeds, notes receivable, stocks, or bonds, non-recurring lump sum payments [which includes retroactive payments, funds held in an individual retirement accounts (IRA) and funds held in accessible Keogh plans]. CalFresh Food is a nutrition program for California residents with low income that increases your food budget. 1-877-847-3663 0000153226 00000 n For info on how to complete watch YouTube video https://t.co/gpn251Qyav pic.twitter.com/rpJcOr6E3r, SCCSSADEBS (@sccssadebs) October 1, 2021. Next, we will explain each of the eligibility guidelines in detail, including the income limit, which is the most important. 0000004378 00000 n 0000163748 00000 n 0000167271 00000 n Households without a member who is elderly or has a disability must have assets of $2,250 or less. CF 29D (2/14) - CalFresh Recertification On-Demand Appointment Letter. 0000006872 00000 n If you are a member of the public weencourage you to apply online atBenefitsCal.comor contact your county social services agency. 0000147317 00000 n 0000133026 00000 n 0000008909 00000 n As your income increases, your CalFresh benefit amount goes down. Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500 (Cont), Sec 63-503 - Food Stamp Making America Stronger commemorates the 30th anniversary of the reforms achieved by the Food Stamp Act of 1977 by telling the story of how food stamps dramatically reduced the extent of severe hunger in our country, how they continue to help Americans in need, and how this essential program can achieve still more. 0000004519 00000 n Find your county office contact. 0000127500 00000 n 0000007145 00000 n 63-1251-Food Stamp Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-1300 thru 63-1400, Sec 63-1300 thru 0000129136 00000 n zbrJ%?kf9MM=rLNoILn2M+3N9xYA%;AZ4y~R"gY+irsiRY J8mIEHPTfb~%&pF)7 =f($XS3*u-nN|c\Ou. 0000006032 00000 n 0000166105 00000 n Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500 (Cont), 63-503 (Cont) thru 63-504 0000005178 00000 n Santa Clara County CF Handbook. Next, you will be taken to a page where you will be required to enter your account username, as shown below. Member +758. trailer Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese (pending). 0000003875 00000 n 0000137344 00000 n dok[{wPA SL> w6!ftc~H.0mkp9c4C'j;8HG"@k[J g=w -QR <<28B55A7DFDBAE34B919617936650B755>]/Prev 768998/XRefStm 4378>> You will know by mail whether you will keep receiving CalFresh benefits, what your benefit amount will be, and if there are any other changes. 0000003611 00000 n 0000002726 00000 n California SNAP (CalFresh) Income Eligibility Standards for Fiscal Year 2023. There are multiple ways to connect with DPSS for new households to apply: CALL:1.408.758.3800to apply by phone,CLICK: BenefitsCal.com to apply online, orIN PERSON: Locate your local county office here. Fill Santa Clara Calfresh Handbook, Edit online. Healthy Communities Branch. 0000164025 00000 n If your household has a person who is 60 or older or disabled, only the net income limit must be met. For more program information and locations visit: DoubleUpCA.org or Find a Location Near You. CalFresh . 0000175083 00000 n 0000007192 00000 n 0000158590 00000 n 0000007109 00000 n Santa Clara County Calfresh Handbook On 06/02/04, the ew contacts the other county and is advised the Here is the number to call: Current nfl players from delaware;. 0000149209 00000 n 0000118969 00000 n Homeless Household Shelter Available to homeless persons who are not receiving free shelter for the entire month. Click here to locate a California Food Stamps Office near you. The EW must send the client a "Request for Information" (DFA 386) listing the 0000155489 00000 n 0000146805 00000 n 0000171023 00000 n CalFresh Handbook Reference Guides. 0000007394 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % 0000005983 00000 n Here are the steps you need to take to complete the CalFresh recertification process. 0000004270 00000 n 0000008050 00000 n 0000166271 00000 n As you will see below, the table shows the specific date each renewal process has to be completed based on the date of your initial application for CalFresh. 1691 0 obj <> endobj Lastly, you can apply In person at any of the Social Service Agency (SSA) offices. 5154 0 obj <>stream The program issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. You can call the County of Santa Clara Social Service Agency (SSA) to apply by phone or have an application mailed to you. 0000170899 00000 n 0000168197 00000 n contact your county social services agency, Medi-Cal: Health coverage for California families, California Lifeline: Discounted home phone and cell phone services, Contact Your County Social Services Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500, Sec 63-501 and 502 - Food Stamp 0000008852 00000 n 0000005230 00000 n 5011 144
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