California Statutes
§ 10831. — 10831. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 85, Sec. 24.)
California § 10831.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code WICWelfare and Institutions Code - WIC
Div. 9.DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Part 2.PART 2. ADMINISTRATION
Ch. 4.6.CHAPTER 4.6. CalWORKs Identity Verification
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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 10831. (2026).
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(a)The department shall implement and maintain nonbiometric identity verification methods in the CalWORKs program. The methods approved by the department as of July 1, 2018, satisfy this requirement.
(b)Notwithstanding subdivision (a), commencing July 1, 2021, for purposes of identity verification, a CalWORKs applicant or recipient may provide proof of identity via videoconferencing or any other electronic means
that allows for a visual interaction between the applicant or recipient and county eligibility staff. Verification conducted in this manner shall satisfy any inperson identification requirement.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 85, Sec. 24. (AB 135) Effective July 16, 2021.
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