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All County Letter No. 24-59 Page Three $185.00 per month. As a reminder, medical expenses do not need to be reverified at recertification unless questionable. Standard Utility Allowance Offset While operating the Project, the state must maintain cost neutrality to ensure that federal costs do not increase as a result of the Project. Effective October 1, 2024, CDSS will reduce the standard utility allowance (SUA) by $4 per month for all CalFresh households. This is an increase in the SUA offset amount from $3 to $4. The annual SUA amount will be communicated to CWDs with the annual Cost of Living Adjustment increase. Innovation Evaluation FNS previously required CDSS to create an innovation to improve the Project with the extension in 2021. The Innovation Evaluation was added to the annual report for the Project to evaluate the uptake of the SMD via online applications. The CDSS is no longer required to include the Innovation Evaluation as part of the federal report for the Project. The CDSS will continue to submit the Annual Report and Cost Neutrality Report to FNS. If you have any questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this letter, please contact the CalFresh Policy and Employment Bureau at CalFreshPolicy@dss.ca.gov. Sincerely, Original Document Signed By ALEXIS FERNÁNDEZ GARCIA Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division Attachment