Not a true errata, but a replacement: This ACIN specifies the process to be followed under the new vendor contract with Affiliated Computer Services for cross-county EBT benefits issuances. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
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ACL 10-08: Adoption Assistance Program (2/26/10)
A bit late, but this ACL transmits information and instructions on the effect of the AB X4 4 budget bill on the Adoption Assistance Program (AAP). A provision of this bill terminates the age-related increases for payments, effective January 1, 2010. However, a family may request an AAP benefit increase at any time, based on the reassessment of the child’s needs and the
circumstances of the family.
This ACL also provides information and instructions on the enactment of The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 as it relates to AAP eligibility. This bill gradually Public Law 110-351 gradually removes the requirement of 1996 AFDC income linkage. The “de-link” begins October 1, 2009. The letter sets out the definitions and phase in period. [Download]
ACIN I-03-10: Conlan II Reimbursement Process (1/21/10)
More clarification on the Conlan reimbursements. DHCS is required to provide recipients reimbursement for medically necessary services received and paid for during the following time periods: 1) the retroactive period (up to 3 months prior application for Medi-Cal, 2) the evaluation period (time between the dates that an application for Medi-Cal eligibility was submitted and approved); and 3) the post approval period which is after the recipient was approved for Medi-Cal and addresses the excess share of cost expenses.
IHSS recipients who paid their provider an excess share of cost can file a Conlan II claim to request reimbursement. [Download]
ACL 09-87: 90-Day Transition Plan For Foster Youth Prior To Aging-Out Of Foster Care (2/8/10)
Information about the new Federal requirement to have plans for “aging out” Foster Children. The plan is due 90 days prior to the age out date, and must include: housing, education, health insurance, mentors/continuing support services and workforce support/employment services. [Download]
ACL 10-05: Q & A re: Regarding Criminal Background Checks For IHSS Providers (2/17/10)
Just have to read it, if you work with IHSS recipients and/or their providers. Covers what DOJ info can be disseminated, expungements, subsequent arrest information, challenging CORI records and more. [Download]
ACIN I-75-09E: Errata To The Revised Disaster Food Stamp Program (DFSP) Income Eligibility Standards (2/23/10)
Clarification in regard to how the disaster gross income limits are calculated.[Download]