Instructions about requesting credit reports on behalf of foster youth aged 16 and 17 and assisting these youth in requesting and understanding the reports. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
Author: Jodie Berger
Regulation packet open for comment: Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Hospice Care, Terminally Ill Persons, and concerning Adult Residential Facility, Hospice Terminally Ill
The California Department of Social Services has scheduled a public hearing for April 9, 2014 to receive testimony on regulation changes concerning Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Hospice Care, Terminally Ill Persons, and concerning Adult Residential Facility, Hospice Terminally Ill. Details can be found by clicking here.
ACL 14-20: CalFresh Waiver To Waive Interview Scheduling Requirements (2/27/14)
Instructions on the implementation of the latest FNS waiver: the two-year waiver permits “on-demand” telephone interviews at initial application and at recertification. Counties have the option of implementing this, but if the county opts in, then “on-demand” will be the default process unless the client requests an in-person interview or if, at screening, the client appears eligible for Expedited services. Counties can continue the current ability to allow households to complete a telephone interview without a scheduled appointment by calling the CWD or the CWD call center. [Download]
ACIN I-15-14: EBT Updates (2/28/14)
CDSS is passing on updated EBT materials about access to surcharge-free locations and anti-trafficking/scam alerts. (And a reminder that CalFresh benefits use can never be subject to a surcharge.) Plus, there is a cool new pilot that started in February that will generate robocalls to recipients who incur five or more surcharge fees per month. The robocall will be made at the end of the month to alert recipients prior to accessing their next month’s benefit issuance and which provides information on surcharge free locations, free cash back, and direct deposits. The ACIN also discusses the new law regarding direct deposits and “pre-paid” cards that can be used like credit cards. [Download]
ACL 14-18: Sharing Ratios For Transitional Housing Program Plus Foster Care (THP+FC) Programs; Fiscal Years 2012-3 and 2013-4 (2/13/14)
The listing of the cost sharing for the program. Effective July 1, 2012, counties must apply these cost sharing ratios to all Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Foster Care rates paid to THP+FC according to the THP+FC placement. These costs were based on estimates, so the ratios will be reassessed after THP+FC providers have submitted cost reports identifying actual costs associated with this program. [Download]
ACIN I-13-14 : Implementation Of The New Statewide Minimum Wage (2/18/14)
The new minimum wage will impact IHSS provider rates. The minimum wage for all industries will go up to $9.00 effective July 1, 2014, and to $10.00 per hour after January 1, 2016.Counties with an IHSS provider wage less than $9.00 per hour will be required to submit a PA Rate Change Request. The county Board of Supervisors approval will not be required for the minimum wage increase unless it is for a rate above the $9.00 per hour wage, or provides for an increase in the other components (i.e., payroll taxes, health benefits, or administrative costs). [Download]