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Monterey County says CalFresh ABOD work requirement is waived through Oct. 31, 2026, and outlines exemptions
Summary
Erin Callahan of the Monterey County Department of Social Services told an April 15 briefing that the county currently operates under a waiver for the CalFresh 'able-bodied without dependents' (ABOD) work requirement, and outlined how recipients can satisfy the requirement if the waiver expires. The county will provide 30-day notice before any enforcement change.
Monterey County’s Department of Social Services on April 15 clarified implementation of the CalFresh work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABOD) and said the county currently has an active waiver through Oct. 31, 2026.
Erin Callahan, speaking for the department, explained that the ABOD work requirement applies to adults ages 18–64 and typically requires 20 hours of work weekly or 80 hours per month. "We are currently under an…
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