Santa Clara County Social Services Agency page 1 Date: 03/12/14 References: ACL #12-25E Cross-References: CalFresh Update 2013-6 Clerical: NO Handbook Revision: Yes Update 2014-4: CalFresh Erratum to CalFresh Update #2013-6 Background All addenda, clarifications and errata are numbered to provide specific update and handbook change information to staff. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided revised regulations and clarification regarding Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR). Changes Update The revisions are as follows: CalFresh Update #2013-06 has been revised to correct the requirements for Voluntary Mid-Period Reporting, Verified Upon Receipt (VUR), and Household Composition Changes. [Refer to Update 2013-6: CalFresh for detailed information.] Handbook Chapter 24 “Semi-Annual Reporting Requirements” has been revised as follows: • Section 24.3, Mandatory Mid-Period Recipients Reports has been revised to add reporting changes in drug or fleeing felon status for Non-assistance CalFresh households. • Section 24.4.5, Address Changes has been revised to add shelter cost changes. • Section 24.5.1, Household Composition Changes has been revised to add PACF to the requirement for VUR. page 2 Update 2014-4: CalFresh • Section 24.6.4, Third Party/Known to County Information has been revised to add the requirement for (VUR). • Section 24. 7, Multiple Mid-Period Changes has been revised to add VUR. [Refer to “Semi-Annual Reporting Requirements,” page 24-1] for detailed information. Chapter 25, “SAR 7 Processing” has been revised as follows: • Section 25.3.7, Reporting Requirements on the Semi-Annual Report (SAR 7) has been revised to add the requirement for affidavit of income. [Refer to “Reporting Requirements on the Semi-Annual Report (SAR 7),” page 25-9] for detailed information. Chapter 22 “Budgeting Concepts” has been revised to incorporate the SAR regulation. [Refer to “Budgeting Concepts”, page 22-1] for detailed information. Implementation These changes are effective upon receipt of this Update. Other Programs These changes apply to the CalFresh program only. DENISE BOLAND, DIRECTOR, Department of Employment and Benefit Services Contact Person(s): Michelle Demetrius, CalFresh Program Coordinator, (408) 755-7540.