Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday extending the eligibility period for social safety net programs, temporarily preventing an interruption of benefits during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Newsom’s executive order waived eligibility re-determinations for residents enrolled in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Cash Assistance for Immigrants, and In-Home Supportive Services.
The extension will run through June 17. “These social safety net programs are so important for families—especially during this crisis,” Newsom said. “We don’t want Californians who rely on these services to lose them.”
