CalFresh eligibility is changing. Here's what you need to know

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Some Californians will now have to clear an additional hurdle to maintain their eligibility for food assistance, courtesy of Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.Starting June 1, many CalFresh recipients who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and do not have a disability will have to meet an additional work or community engagement requirement to be eligible for the program, which provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families.

Here’s what you need to know.California Top California health officials warn that federal cuts will be a devastating blow to public health, even as the state seeks to mitigate the damage.To receive aid through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — known in California as CalFresh — recipients must now prove they are working, participating in a qualifying community engagement activity or some combination of the two.At least 20 hours per week, or 80 hours per month, of qualifying activities are required.

Those include: CalFresh recipients for whom this requirement applies are limited to three months’ worth of benefits every 36 months.California Voters in L.A.

County were asked to decide on increasing the sales tax by half a cent in order to offset federal spending cuts on healthcare.In California, most counties began applying the new CalFresh work and community engagement requirement on June 1.However, if a recipient applied for CalFresh before June 1, they will not have to meet the requirement until their recertification.

Starting this month, adult recipients must complete a CalFresh screening with their home county — either when they first apply for benefits, or during their next recertification, according to the California Department of Social Services.They will need to complete the screening at every subsequent recertification, as well.A prescreening tool that’s available online includes question...