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Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) Program is sponsored by California Department of Social Services. The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible California residents who use a guide, signal, or service dog. This allowance helps cover the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the service dog.
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Benefits & Services Cash Assistance Assistance Dogs Assistance Dog Special Allowance Program The Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) program provides a monthly payment of $50 to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog to help them with their disability-related needs. The allowance is to help pay the costs of food, grooming, and health care for the dog.
Factsheet , (Large Print) , Factsheet – Spanish If you are a resident of California, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI),State Supplementary Payment (SSP), In-Home Support Services (IHSS), or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) benefits, please complete one of the following applications: ADSA1 , ADSA1L (Large Print) , ADSA1 (Spanish) , or ADSA 1L (Spanish - Large Print) .
If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, please complete one of the following applications: ADSA – SSDI Recipients (Form ADSA1B) , ADSA1BL (Large Print) , ADSA 1B Spanish , or ADSA1BL (Spanish - Large Print) and attach a benefit statement from the Social Security Administration.
If you are currently in the ADSA program receiving ADSA benefits and need to renew your eligibility, please complete one of the following applications: ADSA1A , ADSA1AL (Large Print) , ADSA 1A (Spanish) , or ADSA1AL (Spanish - Large Print) . Print, sign, and mail your application to: Assistance Dog Special Allowance Program California Department of Social Services Already Getting the Allowance?
If you want to report changes, or have questions you may contact us by phone at (916) 657-2628 or email us at ADSAUser@dss. ca. gov .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: California residents receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Supplementary Payment (SSP), In-Home Support Services (IHSS), Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), or Social Security Disability Insuran… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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