California AB1161 ensures continuous eligibility for public social services during emergencies.

California AB1161 mandates continuous eligibility for public social services during a state of emergency or health emergency. It applies to programs like CalWORKs, CalFresh, In-Home Supportive Services, and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. The bill allows for automated programming to pause all discontinuances and negative actions without manual eligibility worker action. Counties must accept recipients' attestations of their impact by any means, including verbal communication. The bill also provides for continuous Medi-Cal eligibility for at least 90 days and until the emergency ends.

California AB1161 ensures continuous eligibility for public social services during emergencies.

California AB1161 mandates continuous eligibility for public social services during a state of emergency or health emergency. It applies to programs like CalWORKs, CalFresh, In-Home Supportive Services, and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. The bill allows for automated programming to pause all discontinuances and negative actions without manual eligibility worker action. Counties must accept recipients' attestations of their impact by any means, including verbal communication. The bill also provides for continuous Medi-Cal eligibility for at least 90 days and until the emergency ends.