California Department of Social Services - State Hearings Division
Notes from the Training Bureau - September 14,  2000

In 2000, the amount of earnings needed to earn one quarter of coverage (credit) is $780. A noncitizen who does not meet other criteria for food stamp eligibility needs to have 40 credits in order to establish food stamp eligibility. Attached is a quarter of coverage chart that provides the amount of earnings needed per quarter in each year since 1975 to earn one credit. (see also paraphrased regulations 232-4 through 232-4D)