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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 10069 Electronic Benefits Transfer System

§ 10069 Electronic Benefits Transfer System

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 10069 Electronic Benefits Transfer System

This law says a group of people must help the government create a system to give out food and money benefits using cards, like a debit card, instead of paper checks.

Key Takeaways

  • •The system is for giving out food benefits (CalFresh) and other help using cards.
  • •The group must help make sure the system is ready in 9 months after hiring someone to do the work.
  • •Counties can choose to use this system for other benefits too, if the government says it's okay.

Example

A family gets food help from the government.

Instead of getting paper food stamps, they will get a card to buy groceries, just like using a debit card at the store.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 10069 Electronic Benefits Transfer System

The committee shall advise the department on the development and implementation of a statewide electronic benefits transfer system, and shall provide advice concerning the request for proposal. The system shall have the capability to deliver CalFresh benefits and, upon the election of the county, benefits under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3. The system may also be used, with the approval of the department, for the distribution of other benefits. Any electronic benefits transfer processor shall be capable of implementing systems within nine months of contracting for services. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 227, Sec. 25. (AB 1400) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

electronic benefits transfer systemCalFresh benefitsnine months

Related Statutes

  • § 10068 Health And Welfare Data Committee
  • § 10071 Electronic Benefits Transfer Access
  • § 10067 Electronic Benefits Transfer Committee
  • § 10069.5 Electronic Benefits Transfer Management
  • § 10072.2 Flexible Benefit Issuance Mechanism

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10069.
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