RMA eligible individuals are eligible for up to three months of retroactive eligibility to the same extent as are Medi-Cal beneficiaries, provided that:1) They apply within their RMA eligibility period. 2) They meet all RMA eligibility requirements during any retroactive months. 3) The three (or fewer) months of retroactive eligibility are within their RMA eligibility period. The letter includes examples. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACWDL 09-45: Medi-Cal notice for beneficiaries who may be eligible for COBRA health insurance premium coverage (10/7/09)
This letter contains a notice, in English and Spanish, that workers can send to Medi-Cal beneficiaries who may be eligible for the COBRA continuation coverage premium assistance under ARRA. Eligible beneficiaries may receive a 65% reduction in their COBRA premiums. [Download]
ACWDL 09-44: Identification and restoral of QMB cases (9/30/09)
DHCS will be sending to the counties monthly reports of people who had QMB eligibility but now are discontinued or are in non-pay status for their Part A premiums. The counties should restore QMB eligibility for people on this list when possible. [Download]
ACL 09-52: New IHSS Provider Enrollment Requirements And Revised Provider Enrollment Form (10/1/09)
Reviews the new rules, and provides a new form, re: IHSS provider obligations (fingerprints, criminal background check, orientation, verification of valid SSN, and more). Includes a flow chart, notices to recipients re: existing and new providers. New providers are not eligible for retroactive payments – they can get paid only after they have completed all the new requirements. Counties must use the new form as of 11/2/09. Providers must report any changes within 10 days, but in any case, the provider form is valid for only one year. There is an appeal process for provider applicants who disagree with the county’s decision to deny the enrollment of a provider for failure to meet the mandated requirements. (So far, just a paper review, but further information on the appeals process will be coming.) [Download]
ACL 09-49: New Aid And Alien Eligibility Codes For The Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program (9/30/09)
At long last, aid codes that can be assigned to individuals eligible for benefits and services under the Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP). Includes a reminder that Counties may not deny or discontinue the case because the applicant or recipient does not have a social security number. The letter also continues requiring counties with automation that requires a social security number to “enter a ‘pseudo’ number” or other workarounds to ensure that the case is processed and the client is served. (Previously discussed in ACL No. 06-60.)
This Letter also reviews eligibility for the various categories. [Download]
ACIN I-66-09: County Children’s Trust Fund Share Of Kids’ Plate Revenue (9/17/09)
Announcing the imminent distribution of the county share of the money generated by buying the special Kid’s license plates. County funds are for injury and abuse prevention. [Download]