Transmits the new CW 2208 form that counties must use to provide recipients information regarding the number of months remaining on his or her WTW 24-Month Time Clock. All counties which have not notified clients regarding their WTW 24-Month Time Clock must now provide the CW 2208 to all clients with whom the CWD conducted an annual redetermination between January 1, 2013 and the release of this ACL, as well as all applicants who applied on or after January 1, 2013. Also list required issuance (application, renewal, and between 18-21 months.) [Downlodad]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
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ACIN I-08-13: CalWORKs WTW 24-Month Time Clock Implementation Training Aid (2/28/13)
In the better late than never category, here is a “trianing module” for counties to train their workers on the welfare to work changes that went into effect 2 months ago. Counties must ensure that whatever training they are using (or have already done?) is consistent with the information in the module. [Download]
ACIN I-04-13: SB 35, And The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (2/12/13)
SB 35 codified portions of the NVRA, which places additional requirements on voter registration agencies. The Secretary of State is in the process of revising the California NVRA Manual, specifically Chapter 4, for public assistance to reflect the new requirements, and updating training materials. This ACIN reviews the complete process that all county welfare departments must do whenever a person applies for services, or renews or recertifies eligiblity, and when the CWD is notified of a client’s change of address. These instructions also go over the requirements as applied to on-line processes, and language access. [Download]
ACL 12-49E: Corrections To ACL 12-49: Implementation Of The Annual Reporting/Child Only (AR/CO) System In The CalWORKs And CalFresh Programs (2/12/13)
Corrections to make clear that the reporting threshold is the specified dollar amount “or more.” In case anyone thought the reporting was only for the exact dollar amount… [Download]
ACL 13-10: CalWORKs: Changes Affecting Non-Minor Dependents As A Result Of SB 1013 And AB 1712 (2/7/13)
SB 1013 now allows Non Minor Dependents (NMD) who turn 19 before to January 1, 2013 to keep getting benefits beyond age 19 and up to age 21, provided all other applicable eligibility requirements have been met. No additional paperwork or requirements needed. NMDs whose benefits were discontinued in 2012 due solely to attaining age 19 may have benefits resumed or re-enter foster care, if they agree to meet one or more of the participation conditions.
NMDs who voluntarily exited prior to turning age 19 in 2012 could re-enter at any time up to their 19th birthday during 2012. If a NMD voluntarily exited foster care in 2012 and then turned 19 in 2012, the NMD must wait until January 1, 2013 to re-enter foster care.
AB 1712 exempts CalWORKs NMDs from the SFIS fingerimaging requirements, effective January 1, 2013. The letter reviews other rules (living out of state, child support if the NMD is a parent, and county of residency for NMD.) [Download]
ACL 12-67: CalWORKs) Program: New CalWORKs WTW 24-Month Time Clock (12/21/12)
A must-read for CalWORKs advocates, as it goes over the new 24 month clock, what starts and stops and extends it, and the logistics of rolling it out. [Download]