Beginning June 1, federal rules require that more people work, volunteer and/or attend school for 80 hours a month to receive continuous CalFresh food benefits. There is a three-month grace period, meaning if you apply for or renew CalFresh benefits

Changes to the public charge rule take effect on September 18, 2026, and apply to benefits received after that date. The public charge rule is a test immigration officials use to decide if someone applying for a green card or

The federal budget (HR1) and the California state budget include a number of benefit adjustments that began in late 2025 and will be phased in through 2028. There will be significant changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, benefits and related