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Medi-Cal Beneficiaries

It’s almost time to renew your Medi-Cal coverage. You will get a letter in the mail that tells you if your Medi-Cal was renewed automatically by the county or if your county needs more information. If you receive a renewal packet or a notice asking for mo...

NOTICE TO ALL CALFRESH RECIPIENTS – END OF CALFRESH EMERGENCY ALLOTMENTS

NOTICE TO ALL CALFRESH RECIPIENTS – END OF CALFRESH EMERGENCY ALLOTMENTS

The temporary CalFresh Emergency Allotments which provided a minimum of $95 for CalFresh households are ending. The last month CalFresh Emergency Allotments will be issued i...

Federal changes to impact Placer County CalFresh and Medi-Cal recipients

Following changes in the federal budget passed by Congress earlier this year, Placer County residents who are receiving CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits will be impacted this spring as many pandemic-era emergency measures come to an end.

Free tax prep for individuals and families

Placer County Health and Human Services is now providing free tax assistance to eligible individuals and families, in cooperation with the IRS and United Way, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Alert - EBT Theft

We are seeing an increase of EBT theft in our county and across California. If you receive a text or phone call about your EBT account, the best way to avoid your benefits from being stolen is to please follow these simple rules:
•NEVER tell anyone your ...

CalFresh benefits can now be used to purchase groceries online!

CalFresh recipients can now use their EBT card to purchase groceries online at Walmart and Amazon starting April 28, 2020. You will be able to order food online that you would normally buy with your EBT card in-person and select home delivery*. Groceries ...

Funeral Assistance Announced by FEMA

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related ...