Jan. 1, 2026: As a result of the state’s budget bill passed in June 2025 and the federal government’s H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law in July 2025, changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility rules will begin to take effect on various dates starting

After careful consideration and fiscal analysis by HSA leadership, The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) will transition to a new operator in July 2026.  AAA services will continue to be available to Ventura County residents, but they will be administered by a non-county entity. Driving this decision is

November 13, 2025 update: The federal government has reopened following an agreement to continue government funding, restoring federal funding for critical safety net benefits. This means that CalFresh funding has been restored and benefits have been loaded to EBT cards for the month of November. If you were approved for