63-032 IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED CALIFORNIA FOOD ASSISTANCE 63-032

PROGRAM (CFAP) REGULATIONS AND PUBLIC LAW (P.L.)

105-185 (AREERA)

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.1 CWDs implemented the provisions of AB 2779, Chapter 329, Statutes of 1998, for the following amended CFAP regulations through all county letters (ACL) 98-66 and 98-76 for 160 days from the September 1, 1998 effective date until emergency implementation of these regulations:

Sections 63-102c.(2); 63-403.1 and .11; 63-403.14 and .14(a), (b), (d), and (g) through (j); 63-403.15; 63-403.2 through 63-403.8; and 63-411 et seq..

.2 The Governor signed AB 1111 on July 22, 1999 (AB 1111, Chapter 147, Statutes of 1999). CWDs implemented the following amended CFAP provisions through ACL #99-78, effective August 1, 1999. These regulations adopt those provisions and are effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.

New: Sections 63-403.1; 63-403.12 and .13; and 63-403.6 and .7.

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.3 CWDs shall implement the provisions of the following amended and adopted Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA) regulations for all new applicants effective upon the filing of these regulations with the Secretary of State. Restored benefits must be provided, as appropriate, back to November 1, 1998, or the date of application, whichever is later. Continuing cases may be converted at the household’s request, at recertification, or when the case is next reviewed, whichever is later. The CWD may convert individuals participating in CFAP without making the household reapply if: (1) there is an application on file; (2) the CWD has sufficient information to determine eligibility and benefits; (3) the CWD ensures only individuals meeting federal Food Stamp (FS) eligibility standards are converted; and (4) the household’s certification period extends beyond November 1, 1998. Members of these households who had not been receiving benefits, but are now eligible, may be entitled to restored benefits back to the November 1, 1998 date. Sections affected by these revisions are as follows:

Sections 63-405, and 63-405.1, 63-405.11 and .111, .112, .113, .114, .115, .116, .117, and .118; 63-405.12 et seq.; 63-405.13 et seq.; 63-405.2 et seq.; 63-405.3 et seq.; 63-405.4 et seq.; 63-405.5 et seq.; 63-405.6; 63-405.7 et seq.; and 63-405.8 et seq..

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 10554 and 18904, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Public Law 105-185, Title V, Sections 503 through 510; Sections 18901.7, 18930, 18930.5, and 18932, Welfare and Institutions Code (as added by AB 2779, Chapter 329, Statutes of 1998); and Sections 18930, 18930.5, and 18932, Welfare and Institutions Code (as amended by AB 1111, Chapter 147, Statutes of 1999).

CALIFORNIA-DSS-MANUAL-FS

MANUAL LETTER NO. FS-00-03 Effective 3/2/00

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FOOD STAMP REGULATIONS

Regulations FOOD STAMP IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 63-034