ACL 11-05: Computation Of Income For Households With An Elderly Or Disabled Member (2/22/11)

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This letter clarifies certain CalFresh rules regarding households with aged/disabled members, and updates the dependent care rules.  Covered topics:

  • The definition of an elderly/disabled household;
  • No 130% Gross Income Test for aged/disabled;
  • Excess Medical Deduction;
  • Discussion of the 165% Gross Income Limit when an elderly or disabled household member lives with others and, due to a disability, is unable to purchase and prepare meals with other household members;
  • Correct sequence of deductions when computing net income for a CalFresh household.

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ACL 11-19: IHSS Plus Option (IPO) (2/23/11)

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Before you get too excited that IHSS is going public with an offering, this letter sets out more info on the implementation of the In-Home Supportive Services Plus Option (IPO) program. Unlike the Demonstration Waiver IPW, the IPO is a State Plan Option, and therefore follows the State Plan PCSP regarding program eligibility and services.  Under the IPO program, eligibility is the same as for PCSP (categorically or medically needy and has a disabling condition) . The IPO does not include teaching/demonstration, and has different program rules regarding care provided by a spouse/parent. There are also enhanced assessment processes. CDSS is in the process of developing regulations for the IPO.   [Download]

ACL 11-17: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage For Participants In The CalWORKs Program And The CalFresh Employment And Training Program (2/16/11)

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Updated information on Worker’s comp for CalWORKs and CalFresh E & T.  Worker’s comp covers CalWORKs And CFE&T activities “including but not limited to”  Unpaid Work Experience, Unpaid Community Service, and Subsidized Employment. Claims information and processing details. [Download]

ACL 11-18: Monthly Caseworker Visits With Children Forms And Documentation For Probation Officers (2/11/11)

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Just clarifying ACL 10-19, which set forth the new federal requirements and reporting instructions in compliance with the Child and Family Services Improvement Act (the Act) of 2006. This ACL is to notify that both county child welfare departments and county probation departments are required to comply with mandates associated with the visitation and documentation of monthly caseworker visits. [Download] 

ACIN I-09-11: New CDSS Website For Child Fatality And Near Fatality Disclosure And Reporting Requirements And Information (2/8/11)

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Transparency, here we come! Online access is now available for information regarding California’s child fatality and near fatality reporting requirements (resulting from abuse and/or neglect). In addition, a link to the Statement of Findings and Information (SOC 826) is included. Providing this online information will “serve as a valuable resource to educate the public regarding California’s reporting requirements and disclosure laws” and improve transparency. [Download]