CalFresh Update 2024-05: Alternate Procedures for Address Change Policy

CalFresh Handbook

Date	References	Clerical	Implementation
07/10/2024	ACL 24-47: ACWDL 3/28/23	N/A	7/1/2024 to 6/30/2026

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Background

The deduction for shelter costs is removed if the household does not provide updated shelter costs within 10 days. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a waiver for California to implement alternative procedures when a change of address is reported.

Changes

When a household reports a change in address during their certification period but does not report their updated shelter costs, the EW must send a Request for Verification (CW 2200) encouraging the household to report any changes in shelter costs. 

•  If the household responds with the updated shelter cost information, the information must be updated in the case.

• If the household does not respond to the notice, no change to the household's shelter cost will be made at that time. The new shelter cost information must be followed up at the next recertification or SAR 7 report, whichever comes first.

 

The Mid-Period Report of Changes in Address and/or Shelter Costs chapter has been revised to reflect the alternate procedures, including a change of address reported through the United States Postal Service (USPS). 

Documentation

When applying for this waiver, the EW must journal the action taken so case reviewers can determine whether all CalFresh requirements have been met under the waiver policy.

Data Systems

When the waiver is applied, the “Address change report waiver” case flag must be entered in CalSAWS. 

Other Programs

This change only applies to the CalFresh Program.

 

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Department of Employment & Benefits Services

Contact Person(s): Michelle Demetrius, BPIS, (408) 755-7540