News Flash

End of the CalFresh Temporary Student Exemptions

As you may be aware, due to the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration ending on May 11, 2023, California will no longer be able to exempt students using the temporary changes to the CalFresh student eligibility rule. 

Beginning June...

Medi-Cal renewals are starting!

It’s almost time to renew your Medi-Cal coverage. You will get a letter in the mail that tells you if your Medi-Cal was renewed automatically by the county or if your county needs more information. If you receive a renewal packet or a notice asking for mo...

Medi-Cal scam pops up as renewals resume

DHCS is sharing the following information so that all involved in Medi-Cal are aware of a current risk to Medi-Cal members. DHCS has received reports nationwide, and in California and Placer County, that scammers and bad actors contact Medi-Cal members an...

NOTICE TO ALL CALFRESH RECIPIENTS – END OF CALFRESH EMERGENCY ALLOTMENTS

NOTICE TO ALL CALFRESH RECIPIENTS – END OF CALFRESH EMERGENCY ALLOTMENTS

The temporary CalFresh Emergency Allotments which provided a minimum of $95 for CalFresh households are ending. The last month CalFresh Emergency Allotments will be issued is March 20...

Alert - EBT Theft

We are seeing an increase of EBT theft in our county and across California. If you receive a text or phone call about your EBT account, the best way to avoid your benefits from being stolen is to please follow these simple rules:
•NEVER tell anyone your ...

CalFresh benefits can now be used to purchase groceries online!

CalFresh recipients can now use their EBT card to purchase groceries online at Walmart and Amazon starting April 28, 2020. You will be able to order food online that you would normally buy with your EBT card in-person and select home delivery*. Groceries ...

Funeral Assistance Announced by FEMA

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related ...