Agency Updates

NOV 29

Effective September 5, 2023, There is a New Online Self-Service Portal to Apply for Benefits!

BenefitsCal.com is the new online self-service portal to apply for, view and renew benefits for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs and Refugee Cash Assistance programs.
Please note that the following self-service online portals are no longer available:

• MyBenefitsCalWIN (MyBCW)
• Customer Automated Response System (CARS)
• Virtual Kiosk (Program Integrity Division (PID) and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) services still available)
• eCF37
• eSAR7

Clients can create a BenefitsCal.com account to submit applications, renewals, and verifications, as well as to view their case information.  For information on how to create a BenefitsCal account, visit BenefitsCal: How to Create an Account - YouTube.

Agency Updates

NOV 29

NEW Contracting Opportunity with Alameda County Public Health—APPLY TODAY!

*Sent on behalf of our partner Alameda County Public Health Department - Administrative Services Division - Procurement, Grants, & Contracts Unit*

To all valued community partners, this is to inform you a a new contracting opportunity with Alameda County Public Health Department.  Posted for RFP No.ACPHD - CM&P-1010 Community/Public Health Dept. Services-Nurses Registries (Alameda County Public Health Department - Procurements, Grants & Contracts Unit).  Deadline to apply is November 29, 2023 by 2:00 PM (PST). Click on the Learn more button to view details.

For questions contact Carmen Smeester, (510) 268-7665, phdprocurements@acgov.org 

Agency Updates

NOV 29

NEW Contracting Opportunity with Alameda County Public Health—APPLY TODAY!

*Sent on behalf of our partner Alameda County Public Health Department - Administrative Services Division - Procurement, Grants, & Contracts Unit*

To all valued community partners, this is to inform you a a new contracting opportunity with Alameda County General Services Agency (GSA) Procurement.  Posted for RFP No. 902371 - In-Place Interpretation and Document Translation Services.  Deadline to apply is December 29, 2023 by 2:00 PM (PST). Click on the Learn more button to view details.

For questions contact Kachina Handy, (510) 208-9644, Kachina.handy@acgov.org  

Agency Updates

NOV 29

Transitional Nutrition Benefits (TNB) Program Recertifications Resumed

Beginning November 2023, Transitional Nutrition Benefits (TNB) Program recertifications will Resume! The Form TNB 4 Notice of Recertifcation for the TNB Program will be sent to the TNB households in the month prior to the household's TNB recertification month, starting October 2023 for the November 2023 recertifications. Household's must complete and submit the Form TNB 4 Notice of Recertification for the TNB Program to continue receiving TNB benefits. If eligible, TNB households can be recertified for an additional 12-month period. For ways to submit the Form TNB 4, click here. For more information on the TNB Program, click here. 

Agency Updates

NOV 29

EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT—APPLY TODAY!

The County of Alameda is announcing an investment of $1.5 million to local Emergency Shelter Providers to offset additional emergency shelter demand due to COVID-19. One-time grants will be awarded to eligible Not for Profit Emergency Shelter Providers located in the County of Alameda. All awards will be distributed by the Alameda County Social Services Agency utilizing a three-tiered system:
1.  Small Emergency Shelter Providers (less than 20 beds) - grant award of $15,000
2.  Medium Emergency Shelter Providers (between 20-50 beds) - grant award of $25,000
3.  Large Emergency Shelter Providers (greater than 50 beds) - grant award of $75,000

TO APPLY:
All eligible Emergency Shelter Providers will be required to complete the County of Alameda Emergency Shelter Grant Application to verify that they are a Non-Profit Organization, have been in operation prior to January 2021, and are currently providing shelter to those in need in the County of Alameda. Interested participants click HERE to apply.  The following documents must be submitted with the application:
1.  W-9
2.  IRS 501(c)3 determination letter
3.  Copy of 2021 990 tax return

It is the sole responsibility of the County of Alameda Social Services Agency to determine eligibility of this grant. The County of Alameda Social Services Agency reserves the right to verify the information provided at any time.  All Emergency Shelter Grant payments will be distributed by the County of Alameda Social Services Agency. Please allow between 6-8 weeks for grant disbursements. For any questions related to the application and/or distribution, please email SSAEmergencyShelterGrants@acgov.org

Agency Updates

NOV 29

EBT SCAM ALERT

If you are an EBT cardholder and receive a text, call or email asking for your card number, PIN or any personal information, do NOT provide it. There are reports of an EBT scam and attempts to steal benefits. Alameda County Social Service Agency (ACSSA) will never ask for this information through phone, text, or email. EBT cardholders should never provide personal information to unknown third parties. For any questions regarding your EBT card, please call (877) 328-9677 or click here for more information and click here to view the flyer. For information available in other languages click on the name of the languages listed: Spanish, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Farsi, Dari and Pashto.

Agency Updates

NOV 29

Medi-Cal Asset Limit Elimination - Effective January 1, 2024

Starting January 1, 2024, assets will no longer be counted in the Medi-Cal program for Alameda County residents who are aged, blind, and/or disabled. Assets such as bank accounts, houses, and vehicles will no longer need to be reported on Medi-Cal application and renewal forms. Proof of assets will not need to be submitted and will no longer be requested.

Before January 1, 2024, assets are still counted for individuals who apply for Medi-Cal. Current asset limits are $130,000 for one person and $65,000 for each additional household member, up to 10 people. Click here for more information about the asset limit elimination for Medi-Cal.