Agency Updates

JUL 2

Alameda County Child Care Provider Grant Program Reopens: What to Know!

Exciting News! The Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Alameda County Social Services Agency will provide a new opportunity for unrestricted funding to support the vital work of licensed child care providers in Alameda County.

Complete the online registration form here (English) and submit a Form W-9.

Translated Registration Forms:
Spanish | Cambodian | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Tagalog | Vietnamese

Agency Updates

JUL 2

NEW Alameda County Social Services Agency Career Opportunities Page

We are excited to inform you that the 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://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/about-us/administration/Human-Resources/career-opportunities

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

Agency Updates

JUL 2

Full Scope Medi-Cal Regardless of Immigration Status

Starting January 1, 2024, Alameda County residents 26-49 years of age can receive if they meet all other Medi-Cal eligibility criteria. This is the last remaining age group to be added to the Medi-Cal eligibility following the Young Adult Expansion in January 2020 for individuals up to age 26 and the Older Adult Expansion in May 2022 for individuals aged 50 or older, which means that of all ages will now be potentially eligible for full scope Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status, if they meet all other Medi-Cal eligibility criteria. This change will take effect throughout the state of California.

Full scope Medi-Cal provides medical, dental, mental health, family planning, vision care and also covers other services such as treatment for substance abuse, prescriptions, transportation for doctor and dental visits and to get your medicine, and more.

Individuals and families  who are currently enrolled in restricted scope Medi-Cal will automatically be enrolled in full scope Medi-Cal and will receive notifying them of this change and if they will need to enroll in a Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan.

Receipt of Medi-Cal is Not Considered a Public Charge  

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services do NOT consider receiving health, food, and housing benefits as part of the public charge determination.

For more information, Please visit HealthyAC.org to view the Adult Expansion flyer.

Agency Updates

JUL 2

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

JUL 2

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.

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

Agency Updates

JUL 2

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.