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COVID-19 Waivers Extended Through February 28, 2023

Published on December 7, 2022 by Leslie Bailey

A waiver has been extended through February 28, 2023 to continue accepting applications for Cash Assistance and SNAP benefits over the phone without requiring a signature on an application. In addition, the waiver will extend domestic violence waivers, as well as other procedures and processes that require frequent contact with individuals experiencing homelessness and residing in emergency housing to conduct these contacts via phone, with reduced frequency, as appropriate for the population. For details see GIS 22 TA/DC103.


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