The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - The administration estimates CalFresh administrative costs will total about $2  billion in 2020 ‑21, of which $736  million will be state General Fund. Provides $50  Million to Statewide Network of Food Banks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/2

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - We understand that due to recent federal guidance, the state will likely not meet the federally required deadline. As a result, the state will likely incur federal penalties of at least $14.8 million in 2020‑21.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/3

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - In this section, we summarize the federal and state program flexibilities implemented in SSI/SSP in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Federal SSI/SSP Flexibilities. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) largely administers SSI/SSP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/4

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - During the state of emergency, CCL has suspended regular in-person licensing inspection visits. Instead, local CCL offices are focusing on providing technical assistance and guidance to licensees to help them respond to COVID-19, in coordination with public health officials.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/6

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - This post summarizes the state’s 2020-21 spending package for major human services programs. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/7

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 23, 2020 - These dollars are used to reimburse the state and federal government for costs associated with providing CalWORKs benefits to the family. However, states can “pass-through ” or allow CalWORKs families to keep a portion of the monthly child support payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4286/9

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Human Services [Publication Details]

Oct 23, 2020 - This post summarizes the state’s 2020-21 spending package for major human services programs. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4286

The 2020-21 May Revision: CalWORKs Caseload-Driven Costs in the 2020-21 May Revision

Jun 2, 2020 - As noted above, UI benefits contribute to the long lags between initial jobless claims and increased CalWORKs caseload that the state experienced in previous recessions. Recent state and federal actions have expanded UI benefits in two important ways.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4249

Federal COVID-19 Response Actions Affecting Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities [Publication Details]

Apr 16, 2020 - This post summarizes key COVID-19 federal actions that affect aging- and disability-related state programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4221

Federal COVID-19 Response Actions Affecting Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

Apr 16, 2020 - Under current state law, individuals employed by their child or spouse are ineligible for state unemployment benefits. In the case of IHSS, this means that IHSS providers that provide services to their child or spouse are ineligible for state unemployment benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4221