CalFresh and Medi-Cal work requirements for seniors
Long Beach
Summary
Starting September, people aged 19 to 64 receiving CalFresh or Medi-Cal must document 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or school or lose benefits. Commissioners urged nonprofits and seniors to prepare volunteer and employment opportunities now.
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Seniors who don't meet the requirement could lose food and health benefits starting September.
Nonprofits and food banks that could gain senior volunteers, and seniors who find compliant activities in time.
Low-income residents aged 19-64 who can't meet the 80-hour monthly requirement and risk losing food and health benefits.
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