New rules and work requirements for Medi-Cal and food stamps imposed by the federal government could strip benefits from thousands of people in Santa Clara County. As of Monday, work requirements for people receiving food stamps, known as CalFresh in California, have expanded to include adults ages 18 to 64, raising it from the prior cap of 54. It also requires individuals previously exempt from work requirements — homeless people, veterans and those aged out of foster care — to work 80 hours a month. In addition, new work requirement hours will be imposed on individuals receiving Medi-Cal starting Jan.…
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