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CA AB919
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Matt Dababneh
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 13753 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to require counties to provide SSI (Supplemental Security Income) information to foster youth when approaching their 17th birthday, instead of the current 18th birthday requirement.
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Requires counties to inform youth about federal requirements to establish continuing disability for SSI benefits to continue after turning 18.
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Requires counties to provide information about becoming an SSI payee or designating a representative payee, and information about accumulated SSI benefits.
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Establishes this requirement as a state-mandated local program, with reimbursement limited to costs already funded under the 2011 Realignment Legislation.
Legislative Description
Foster youth: social security insurance.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2016