CalFresh recipients aged 18-64, who are able to work, and do not qualify for an exemption from the ABAWD time limits, are considered an ABAWD. ABAWDs, who do not meet the work requirement, will be limited to 3 months of CalFresh in a 36-month period.

Click here to learn more about ABAWD work requirements and exemptions.  

ABAWD flyers: English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Farsi, Vietnamese, Khmer, and Tagalog.

Interested in jobs or training? Contact your Eligibility Services Technician or call (510) 263-2420 or 1 (888) 999-4772 and inquire about our CalFresh Employment & Training program!

Starting January 1, 2027, some Medi-Cal members ages 19-64 years of age will need to work, volunteer, go to school, attend a training program, or have income to keep their Medi-Cal due to new federal rules. Individuals who qualify for an exemption may be excused from this requirement.

Click here to learn more about Medi-Cal Work and Community Engagement Requirements (WCER).

Starting with redeterminations due in March 2027, some Medi-Cal members ages 19-64 will have their eligibility renewed every 6 months instead of every year due to new federal rules. This includes individuals who received full scope Medi-Cal as well as restricted scope Medi-Cal.

Many of the same individuals will also be assessed for Medi-Cal Work and Community Engagement Requirements (WCER) at each redetermination. Click here to learn more about Medi-Cal WCER.

Starting January 1, 2027, Medi-Cal members with certain immigration statuses will be transitioned from their current Medi-Cal health plan to Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service due to changes in federal rules. You will still have Medi-Cal but the way you get services will change. Medi-Cal will still pay for your care.

Starting January 1, 2027, Medi-Cal will pay for fewer months of medical bills from before you applied. The new Retroactive Medi-Cal coverage periods are as follows:

• Adults ages 19-64 with income up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL): Retroactive Medi-Cal coverage is limited to 1 month prior to the month of application.
• All other individuals: Retroactive Medi-Cal coverage is limited to 2 months prior to the month of application.

Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) has developed a dedicated page to provide updates on current employment opportunities within our Agency. If you are a dedicated public servant and love working with the community, check out our open positions and apply today!

Here is the direct link: https://socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov/about-us/Administration/Human-Resources/career-opportunities

Or click on the Learn More button to visit our careers page directly.

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, Traditional Chinese, Tagalog, and Pashto.

Remember to download the ebtEDGE mobile application on the App Store or Google Play Store to further protect your benefits!   

New EBT CHIP/TAP Cards will be issued to cardholders soon.  More information about this change is available here: English, Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese.