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The Forced or Involuntary Sterilization Compensation Program (FISCP) stopped accepting new applications for compensation on December 31, 2023.

A claimant must have requested an additional review of a denied application no later than January 1, 2025, as outlined in Health and Safety Code 24213.

Frequently asked questions

What if an initial application or appeal was denied?

Individuals can no longer request an appeal or an additional review of a denied application. A claimant must have requested an additional review no later than January 1, 2025, as outlined in Health and Safety Code 24213.

How much money is a survivor entitled to if their application is approved following a good cause review?

Qualified recipients receive a total of $35,000. If CalVCB approves an application after additional review, CalVCB will issue payment within 60 days of the board’s determination, and no later than January 1, 2026.

Compensation is not considered taxable income for state tax purposes. To learn more about how the payments are considered in other situations, such as when qualifying for public benefits or when collections have been ordered, review Health and Safety Code 24217.

Eligibility:
For survivors of sterilization in state-run facilities:

  • Sterilization happened between 1909 and 1979
  • Sterilization occurred at a state hospital, home, or institution
  • The facility was run by:
    • The California Department of State Hospitals, or 
    • The California Department of Developmental Services
  • The victim was alive as of July 1, 2021

For survivors of sterilization in prison:

  • Sterilization happened after 1979
  • Sterilization occurred at a state prison or correctional facility 
  • The facility was run by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Sterilization was not required for emergency life-saving medical reasons 
  • Sterilization was not due to a chemical sterilization program for convicted sex offenders
  • Sterilization was for birth control purposes
  • Sterilized under one of the following conditions:
    • Without consent,
    • With consent given less than 30 days before sterilization,
    • With consent given without counseling or consultation, or   
    • With no record or documentation of giving consent

Confidentiality:
CalVCB cannot disclose to the public any record about a claimant’s application. Information was shared with other entities, but only to verify eligibility. See CalVCB’s privacy policy.

Learn more:
Email to FISCP@victims.ca.gov.

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