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Monterey County says ABOD CalFresh work requirement will remain waived through Oct. 31, 2026; recipients to be screened for exemptions
Summary
Erin Callahan of Monterey County Department of Social Services said the able-bodied without dependents (ABOD) work requirement for CalFresh—generally 20 hours per week or 80 per month—will be waived in Monterey County through Oct. 31, 2026; recipients will be screened for exemptions and given 30 days' notice before any enforcement.
Monterey County Department of Social Services staff told listeners April 15 that the able-bodied without dependents (ABOD) work requirement for CalFresh recipients is currently waived in Monterey County and will remain waived through Oct. 31, 2026.
"While that waiver is in effect, our CalFresh recipients who otherwise would have to be satisfying that work requirement, we will be continuing to waive that up…
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