New CalWORKs form for self-certifying motor vehicle value

CDSS released the CW 80 in February, which is to be used by CalWORKs applicants and recipients to report the equity value of motor  vehicles owned by the assistance unit. Only equity value in excess of $9,500 is counted against the unit’s resource limit and no equity value is counted for vehicles driven by a household member younger than 18 to commute for employment, job search or to training or education intended to lead to employment. If a recipient reports that a vehicle was a gift, donation or family transfer, he or she must obtain verification from the Department of Motor Vehicles of the transaction and provide that to the county.  ACL 15-27.