Even though many counties do not have a FSET (now CFET?) program, FNS requires that states provide statewide info on estimates of work registrants and Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents. These are the instructions for reporting. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
USDA regulations open for public comment: Language access
USDA has published draft regulations for comment on language access. Comments are due by May 7, 2012.
ACWDL 12-08: New Federal Poverty Levels
Updated FPLs for the Medi-Cal program. In most circumstances, the effective date is April 1, 2012. Some exceptions apply for people eligible for Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). [Download]
ACL 12-11: The Independent Living Program Annual Narrative Report And Plan For Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2011 (2/23/12)
Just a reminder that the ILP reports are due, and the contents. [Download]
ACL 12-07: Child Welfare Services Disaster Response Plan Update (2/27/12)
Last ones on file were from 2008. DSS is exercising its “single state agency” oversight authority by requesting new ones. [Download]
ACWDL 12-6: Communication Error Between SSA and MEDS for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries During Open Enrollment
Once again there was a communication error between the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the state while processing the records for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) applicants who applied during the Medicare open enrollment period of January through March 2011. There are two types of impacts: 1) some people still show pending Medicare Part A status in the SSA and state systems after July 2011 and 2) others had their Medicare Part A status restored, but the QMB buy-in did not take place. DHCS issued corrective instructions to the Counties, and Counties must report final resolution of all cases to DHCS no later than May 15, 2012. Download