Issuing the new Rights and Responsibilities, as part of the Governor’s order to not use the EBT at casino/adult entertainment facilities. Informs folks that “one of the many intended purposes of their cash aid is to help meet their family’s basic needs, including shelter, food, and clothing” and that they have the right to get help finding access points. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACIN I-69-10: Temporary Energy Assistance For Families Program (8/31/10)
Announcing the new (and very quick deadline) energy assistance program for families (200% poverty) facing utility shut-offs. Applications through The Salvation Army; need a minor child in the household. [Download]
ACIN I-68-10: Elimination Of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cash Access At Certain ATMs (8/26/10)
Information about the response to the Executive Order issued by the Governor, to eliminate access to EBT at casinos and certain other places. CDSS also states it will review access plans to ensure that the loss of the ATM access doesn’t impact cash availability to recipients. [Download]
ACL 10-39: Roles and Responsibilities of the County Positions for Conducting Program Integrity/Anti-Fraud Activities in the IHSS Program
Assembly Bill X 4 19 provided funding for 78 special positions for that law’s anti-fraud initiative for the IHSS program. This ACL explains the scope of responsibilities for these special staff, whose roles differ from those of the “quality assurance” staff already working in IHSS administration. [Download]
ACIN 1-66-10: Statewide Fingerprint Imaging System (SFIS)
Evidently, this ACIN was necessary to remind counties that they actually need to process the fingerprint images they collect from applicants to find possible fraud or administrative error. In case anyone was not clear on this, the act of imaging the fingerprint is not enough to detect and prevent fraud. In the event this ACIN needs further clarification, CDSS is also offering training resources to counties. [Download]
ACL 10-27: Humanitarian Parole Policy for Certain Haitian Orphans
This ACL clarifies that Haitian Orphans entering the U.S. after January 12, 2010 with a Form I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) or with a visa showing they have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence are immediately eligible for food stamps, providing all other requirements for eligibility are met. Sponsor deeming does not apply for these children, nor does the five-year residency requirement. [Download]