Oops. The state forgot to do parent-to-child deeming in 1998. They realized their mistake and are now issuing the instructions and worksheet. Parent-to-Child deeming applies whenever a minor child under age 18 lives with his or her parent(s), including step-parents. The parent–to-child deeming rules are applied through the month in whch the child attains age 18. The ACIN also sets out the allowance for ineligible household members also supported by the parent-sponsor, as well as the allowance for the parent him/herself. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
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ACIN I-63-05 – New Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) (October 3, 2005)
Initial information about the affect of the Medicare Part D program (phasing out the Drug Discount Card, beginning January 1, 2006.) As a result, the Food Stamps program will return to the former policy of considering only unreimbursed out-of pocket expenses for prescription drugs for determining a household’s medical deduction. “Implementation of Part D may require that Food Stamp Program county staff assist applicants in filing out applications for Part D enrollment. However, eligibility determinations for enrollment will be made by the Social Security Administration.” The letter also includes a Q & A. [Download]
Income Exclusion for Benefits Paid to Children of Vietnam Veterans with Certain Birth Defects (September 19, 2005).
FNS writes that “It has recently come to our attention that under Public Laws 104-204 and 106-419, benefits paid by the Veterans Administration to the children of Vietnam veterans born with congenital spina bifida and certain other birth defects are excludable as income for food stamp purposes.” The law was passed in 1997, and broadened in 2001. Heh, better late than never.
ACL 05-24 – Foster Care and Kin-GAP Program Rates (September 22, 2005)
The hard to get rates are now posted in this ACL. Don’t forget to ask for special need payments! [Download]
ACIN I-61-05 – Amendments to the Expanded Expedited Service Disaster Evacuee Policy (September 23, 2005).
FNS has extended the period for applications for “Expanded (ES)” food stamp benefits by 15 days, through October 31, 2005. The “relaxed procedures” for EBT transactions (hand entering number instead of using card) is extended to through September 30, 2005. And, just to keep evacuees (and their advocates) on their toes, the numbers for to get the EBT card numbers (for aforesaid manual entry) has changed: the new numbers are 1-888-524-3578 (Louisiana) and 1-866-449-9488 (Mississippi).
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Katrina Food Stamp Administrative Notices
FNS has put out two notices. AN 05-27 reviews the “expectations” for expedited services for Hurricane evacuees. Of note: 1 day (not 7, not 3) issuance of expedited food stamps, and review of its two new Food Stamp policies: the National Enhanced Policy for the first month of application and the Expanded Disaster Evacuee Policy for additional months. (California has developed a special application, page 5.)
For applications received through October 31, 2005, the National Enhanced Policy allows for a one-month allotment based on household size and evacuee status, no other criteria need be considered. For the Expanded benefits, cases can be certified, with postponed verification, up through December, 2005. The household composition, work registration/program, and ABAWD rules are also suspended through December, 2005.