The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information regarding the increase in CalWORKs assets and vehicle value limits in SB 80. Effective June 1, 2020 or when CDSS notifies the legislature that the computer systems have been programmed, whichever is later, the maximum resource limit for CalWORKs assistance units will increase to $10,000. The maximum resource limit will increase to $15,000 for assistance units with a member who is 60 years of age or older, or disabled. Beginning on January 1, 2021, or when CDSS notifies the legislature that the computer systems have been programmed, whichever is later, the resource thresholds will increase by an amount equal to the increase in the California Necessities Index for the most recent fiscal year.
Effective June 1, 2020, or when CDSS notifies the legislature that the computer systems have been programmed, whichever is later the maximum equity value of a car will increase to $25,000 for all applicants and recipients. Beginning on January 1, 2021, or when CDSS notifies the legislature that the computer systems have been programmed, whichever is later, the maximum equity threshold for cars will increase by an amount equal to the increase in the United States Transportation Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Current exemptions for cars will remain in place.
The rules regarding restricted accounts will not change. (ACL 19-67, July 26, 2019.)