The third and final set of forms and NOA messages to be used under SAR. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACL 13-66: Documented Unmet Need (9/30/13)
Instructions/reminder about documenting unmet needs, and how that works with the IHSS cuts. “Documented unmet need” is a recipient’s total hours for non-Protective Supervision IHHS that are in excess of the statutory maximum. The Unmet need is supposed to be indicated on the Notice of Action, and the social worker identifying alternative resources to meet that need. [Download]
ACIN I-63-13: Changes To The Disaster Guidance Attachment – Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Income Eligibility Standards And Allotments – Effective November 1, 2013 (9/25/13)
Info on the expiration of the ARRA provisions, and the fact that the max allotments are going down (but there will be no change to the posted D-SNAP max income amounts listed in ACIN I-62-13). Rates for 11/13 thru 9/14 are attached. [Download]
ACL 13-76: CalWORKs 1041 Implementation Surveys 99/27/13)
For the counties…part of SB 1041 requires monitoring the changes to CalWORKs WTW. As part of that, DSS developed a County Implementation survey. Surveys will be sent out several times over the next 18-24 months. [Download]
ACL 13-72: CalWORKs Form Revisions In Regards To Changes Due To SB 1041 (9/26/13)
New Law, new forms. WTW 5 (what the WTW program is, when you are not required to do it, and sanctions if you don’t toe the line); work experience hours worksheet, and an updated WTW 17 Learning Disability waiver. [Download]
ACIN I-60-13: Electronic Records And Telephonic Signatures In The CalFresh And CalWORKs Programs (9/26/13)
Catching up with business practices, CalWORKs and CalFresh will now be able to accept E-signatures and telephonic signatures. No more mailing back for signatures! Counties will need to develop procedures. Counties are not required to do this process, but may be able to get federal funding for it as part of the ACA implementation [Download]