Not only are counties to use forms translated by CDSS, regardless of the Limited English Proficient (LEP) population size, but, GASP!, they are to do so regardless of what the county’s computer automation system will spit out. Motivated by the joys of the new CalWIN system, the Civil Rights Bureau (CRB) reminds counties “there’s always paper.” While they are there, the CRB also goes over the requirement to allow clients to self-identify their preferred language of oral AND written communications, documenting the use of language services, use of self-provided interpreters, documenting disability accommodation need and provided services, and… that there are more obligations awaiting a reader’s pleasure in MPP Division 21. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
Author: Brian Lawlor
ACIN I-17-06 – Civil Rights Bureau Chief Appointment (March 13, 2006)
Just a notice to let people know that in February CDSS finally (after a year) got a new Chief of the Civil Rights Bureau. All welcome Ramón S. Lopez! [Download]
ACIN I-13-06 – Transitional Food Stamp Benefits (March 13, 2006)
Just a reminder on when to issue Transitional Food Stamps (T.S.) given the joy of automation. (Can you say “CalWIN”?). As stated in ACIN I-21-04, “the transition between regular food stamp and T.S. should not result in a break-in-aid.” This means, with automation, that households should receive benefits on their previous EBT food stamp issuance date provided the proper noticing requirements for the CalWORKs and Food Stamp programs have been met. (MPP Section 63-504.132). [Download]
ACWDL 06-03: Medi-Cal Eligibility 1115 Waiver for Evacuees of Hurricane Katrina (1/30/06)
Informs that California’s § 1115 Waiver Application was approved by CMS, providing Medi-Cal coverage to Hurricane Katrina evacuees and superseding ACWDL 05-30 and 05-30E. The letter also explains that evacuee status is good for five consecutive months, for application dates of August 24, 2005, and January 31, 2006. The period of August 24-31, 2005, does not count toward the five-month period, but no applications dated on or after February 1, 2006, will be approved under the waiver. Regular Medi-Cal eligibility requirements still must be satisfied; that is, the waiver does not cover adults aged 19-64 who are not disabled and have no dependents. If the applicant would have been eligible for regular Medi-Cal without the waiver, he or she does not have to reapply; if not otherwise eligible under any of the waiver’s seven eligibility groups, applicants must receive a Notice of Action informing them of the temporary status of their eligibility and their needs to reapply for permanent benefits. [Download]
ACWDL 06-02: The Discontinuance of Medi-Cal Through Aid Codes 18, 28, and 68 (1/26/06)
Announces the discontinuance of Medi-Cal eligibility codes 18, 28, and 68 after January 31, 2006. [Download]
ACWDL 06-01: 2006 Tuberculosis Income Standard and Related Issues (1/23/06)
Updates the income standards and resource limits for Medi-Cal’s tuberculosis program, now at $1291 in income per month and $2000 in resources for an individual (if the applicant is married, this limit applies to all of the applicant’s separate property and half of the community property). [Download]