This ACIN transmits a new “reminder letter” for the CalWORKs and CalFresh programs. Client currently get an “X” or “Y” (NA 960) notices if they do not turn in their SAR 7 by the 11th of the month, or the SAR 7 is not complete. If, after receiving the X or Y notice the client submits a SAR 7 that is incomplete, CWDs are not required to issue another NOA. However, absent another NOA, the client is likely to think they complied with the original NA 960 X or NA 960 Y and that the discontinuance action will be rescinded. The new reminder letter, the SAR 90, informs clients that the SAR 7 they submitted is still not complete and to provide clients another opportunity to submit a complete SAR 7 to avoid discontinuance of their cash aid and/or CalFresh benefits. The SAR 90 must specify what questions need to be answered or what verification needs to be provided for the SAR 7 to be complete. The NOA does not grant a new 90 day appeal period, but does state that the person may still appeal based on the original notice date. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
CalFresh / SNAP
ACIN I-01-14: CalWORKs and CalFresh: New “Reminder Letter” For Clients Who Submit An Incomplete Semi-Annual Status Report (1/17/14)
Finally, a “recommended” resolution to the problem of when someone gets a notice of an incomplete or late SAR 7, and turns something in, thinking all’s good…but the submission is incomplete. This Notice transmits a new SAR 90 form, which reminds the person that the report they turned in is not complete, they will still be discontinued, and what is missing. Appeal rights run from the original notice, but the reminder lists the state hearing number to call. [Download]
ACL 13-108: Implementation Of Assembly Bill 191 – CalFresh Categorical Eligibility For Medi-Cal ( 12/31/2013)
Ringing out the old year, DSS rolls out a new CalFresh Categorical eligibility group, to help provide food benefits. AB 191 covers any household that includes a member who receives, or is eligible to receive, Medi-Cal, with a 200& Federal Poverty Level income eligibility. [Download]
ACL 13-107: Changes To The CalFresh Employment And Training Program With The Passage Of Senate Bill 134 (12/30/13)
SB 134 adds to the existing E&T deferrals those work registrants who are veterans that have been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. In addition to the regular rules (cannot be assigned Mandatory E&T, but can volunteer), Counties are also to refer this group to the local County Veterans Service Offices as well as any local veterans assistance and job training agencies known to the county. The letter includes verification instructions regarding services/discharge. [Download]
ACL 13-104: Implementation Of Assembly Bill (AB) 309 Regarding Homeless Youth In The CalFresh Program (12/20/13)
Implementing the law, and clearing up any confusion about homeless youth’s eligibility for CalFresh. The counties must accept the application for benefits, screen for whether the youth can be in his/her own CalFresh household, and whether eligible for expedited services. Oh yeah, and being a minor doesn’t deprive you of due process: homeless youth are entitled to a notice of action regarding the application determination. [Download]
ACL 13-102: (12/24/13)
Making life easy… Recipients can now verify CalFresh Dependent Care costs through self-certification. Further proof is only required if the statement is questionable. (Expenses are only allowed if the service is provided by someone outside of the household and the household makes an out-of-pocket payment (i.e. not an in-kind trade) for the care. Once verified, no further verification is required unless the provider or amount changes. [Download]