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Medi-Cal Asset Limits and Full-Scope Enrollment Freeze to Take Effect January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, two changes to Medi-Cal eligibility rules will take effect: Reinstated asset limits: Adults 65 and older, people with disabilities, and those who are in...
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Annual Conditions of Children Report Now Available

This year’s Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available. The report details the conditions of health, economic well-being, education and safety of...
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Orangewood Children and Family Center Celebrates 40 Years

For four decades, Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC) has welcomed vulnerable, displaced children into a safe, compassionate temporary home. Originally named Orangewood...
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County of Orange Social Services Agency Annual Report Now Available

The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is pleased to announce that its annual report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 is now available. This year’s report spotlights the...

CalFresh Benefits Return to Normal Issuance

CalFresh benefits have returned to the regular issuance process with the end of the federal government shutdown. No CalFresh benefits remain on hold. CalFresh applicants and...
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California Begins Issuing 100% of November CalFresh Benefits

California has begun issuing November CalFresh benefits, starting with recipients who normally receive their benefits between the first and seventh of the month. Recipients may...

CalFresh Benefits to be Delayed in November

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed in November. CalFresh recipients can call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org to be connected to food...

A Statement on Federal Request for Client CalFresh Data

The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) continues to monitor changes to how the federal government obtains our clients’ data. Per reports from CalMatters , NPR , KTLA and...

A Statement on ICE Access to Client Medi-Cal Data

The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is aware of Associated Press , Wired and Los Angeles Times reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may have...