ACWDL 11-34: Section 1931(b) and new CalWORKs Time Limits As a Result of Senate Bill 72 (08/17/11))

This letter clarifies that beneficiaries experiencing a CalWORKs reduction or termination as a result of SB 72 should maintain Medi-Cal eligibility. SB 72 reduced the CalWORKs time-on-aid for adults from 60 months to 48 months. If any beneficiary becomes ineligible for CalWORKs solely because of the time limit changes, the county must transition these individuals to Section 1931(b) Medi-Cal and use the CalWORKs case information for the Medi-Cal case file until the next annual re-determination. [Download]