ACL 14-26: CalWORKs And CalFresh Programs: Revised ‘Request For Verification’ Form (CW 2200) (3/14/14)

Since it “has come to CDSS’ attention that there are various forms” that the counties are using to request verification of client information, DSS has revised the recommended form previously issued, and mandated the use of the new form.  Counties must seek prior approval before modifying and using a county request.  Includes a summary of the verification requirements, by program. [Download]

Public Comment Period on Regulation Packages

  1. Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) in the CalWORKs Program, ORD No. 0513-04
    The public comment period for this package closed on September 4, 2013 at 5:00 pm.
  2. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Hospice Care, Terminally Ill Persons, ORD No. 0713-07
    The public comment period for this package will close on April 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm.
  3. Adult Residential Facility, Hospice Terminally Ill, ORD No. 0713-08
    The public comment period for this package will close on April 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm.

DHCS MEDIL 14-17: Instructions to Counties When Beneficiaries Age Out of Certain Medi-Cal Programs or Reach the End of a Time Limited Coverage Period and Burman Holds

This letter furthers guidance already provided by DHCS that requires counties to continue not to make any negative changes to Medi-Cal cases for a period of time until certain programming can be completed by CalHEERS and SAWS that allow an accurate redetermination of Medi-Cal eligibility. This letter, linked here, tells counties how to continue cases that are age-limited or time-limited.

DHCS ACWDL14-16: Income Verification for CalHEERS Pended Applications and the Processing of Retroactive Medi-Cal Eligibility

This letter instructs counties that when CalHEERS pends a MAGI Medi-Cal application because it is not reasonably compatible with data hub information, counties must conduct ex parte review to determine if income is already verified elsewhere. Also, the letter indicates that MAGI Medi-Cal applicants can only get retroactive coverage to January 1, 2014 but that individuals who applied with single streamlined applications can get coverage back to 2013 if otherwise eligible. Click here to read the letter.