Although the Disaster SNAP Program Allotments are unchanged for Federal Fiscal Year 2011, the Disaster Gross Income Limits were reduced by $1.00 for households of four persons or larger due to the reduction to the maximum excess shelter deduction. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACIN I-79-03EII: Correction to ACIN I-79-03 Food Stamp Q&As (3/3/11)
Third time is the charm? This 2nd Errata corrects the answer about “Treatment Of Income – Basic Allowance For Housing In The Military” and whether it is an excluded vendor pay. The letter states that since the allowance is legally obligated to the recipient, it is considered countable income. [Download]
ACL 11-13E: CalWORKs Program And CalFresh: Changes In The Treatment Of Federal Tax Credits And Refunds In The CalWORKs And CalFresh Programs (2/10/11)
Well, the original ACL was right…as far as it went. This errata clarifies that the information about tax credits and refunds applies also to the Refugee Cash Assistance, the Entrant Cash Assistance, and the Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs. [Download]
ACL 11-05: Computation Of Income For Households With An Elderly Or Disabled Member (2/22/11)
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)
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)
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]