You can receive the Emergency Broadband Benefit if you or someone in your household participates in one of these federal assistance programs:. You may need to show a card, letter, or official document as proof that you participate in one of these programs when you apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit. The guideline is based on your household size and state.
You will have to show proof of income , like pay stubs or a tax return, when you apply for the EBB Program.
If you experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, because you lost your job including if you lost your business or were furloughed, you may qualify for the EBB Program. You will have to show proof of the job loss including business closure or bankruptcy or furlough, like a termination letter or furlough notice, as well as proof of your total income, like a tax return or official documentation containing income information when you apply for the EBB Program.
Apply Now. Skip to Main Content. Do you already get Lifeline benefits? Note: You must serve a one-week unpaid waiting period on your claim before you are paid UI benefits. The waiting period can only be served if you certify for benefits and meet all eligibility requirements for that week. Your first certification will usually include the one-week unpaid waiting period and one week of payment if you meet eligibility requirements for both weeks. Certify for benefits every two weeks to continue receiving benefit payments.
Your claim or your payment could be delayed if you answer questions incorrectly. If the information provided on your certification shows that you did not meet eligibility requirements, we will schedule a phone interview to determine your eligibility. If you disagree with the decision to reduce or deny benefits, you may file an appeal. Important: Most customers are required to register for CalJOBS and create an online resume that can be viewed by employers.
You must meet this requirement within 21 days of receiving your Notice of Requirement to Register for Work DE form.
Failure to meet this requirement can result in a delay or loss of benefits. We will schedule a phone interview to discuss your claim and circumstances. If you quit, you must prove good cause for quitting. If you are fired, your employer must prove there was misconduct. Either party can disagree with the decision and file an appeal. If you do not receive a call at your scheduled appointment time, we may have canceled your appointment because we confirmed your eligibility or resolved the issue before your interview.
Licensed vehicles are also subject to an equity test, which is the fair market value less any amount owed on the vehicle. The following vehicles are excluded from the equity test:. Additionally, the equity value of unlicensed vehicles generally counts as a resource, with some exceptions. In most cases, your household must meet both the gross and net income limits described below or you are not eligible for SNAP and cannot receive benefits.
Gross income means a household's total, non-excluded income, before any deductions have been made. A household with an elderly or disabled person only has to meet the net income limit, as described on the elderly and disabled page.
The information provided in the table below applies to households in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia that apply for SNAP between Oct. What deductions are allowed in SNAP? The following deductions are allowed for SNAP:. The shelter deduction is for shelter costs that are more than half of the household's income after other deductions.
The limit is higher in Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. For a household with an elderly or disabled member all shelter costs over half of the household's income may be deducted. Note: The allotments described here are for households in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. The allotments are different in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.
Virgin Islands. In general, people must meet work requirements to be eligible for SNAP. These work requirements include:. In addition, able bodied adults without dependents are required to work or participate in a work program for at least 20 hours per week in order to receive SNAP benefits for more than 3 months in a month period. Generally, students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college at least half time are not eligible for SNAP unless they meet certain specific exemptions.
SNAP eligibility has never been extended to undocumented non-citizens. Specific requirements for non-citizens who may be eligible have changed substantially over the years and become more complicated in certain areas. Additionally , these individuals must also satisfy other SNAP eligibility requirements such as income and resource limits in order to qualify for benefits. If certain members of a household are ineligible for SNAP, state agencies must still determine eligibility for SNAP for any remaining household members who are seeking assistance.
If you disagree with a decision in your case, you may request a fair hearing with an official who is required by law to review the facts of your case in a fair and objective manner. You must request a fair hearing within 90 days of the day your local SNAP office made the decision in your case that you disagree with. You can request a fair hearing over the phone, in writing, or in person at the local SNAP office.
Although a fair hearing cannot change the laws or regulations governing SNAP, it can ensure that decisions on your case have been made correctly. SNAP benefits are available to all eligible households regardless of race, sex, religious creed, national origin, or political beliefs.
The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital and family status. Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information Braille, large print, audiotape, etc. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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