RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT a report from the Employment & Human Services Department regarding the ending of COVID flexibilities as recommended by the Employment & Human Services Department Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
Services provided by the Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) are regulated by the state and federal governments. During COVID, state and federal agencies approved various regulatory waivers to ensure that community members continued to receive vital services. This report summarizes these waivers and their end dates. The report focuses on the ending of CalFresh Emergency Allotments and the unwinding of Medi-Cal continuous coverage.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
This report is informational for the Board of Supervisors. Failure to hear this item will not result in any negative actions.
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