All this ACIN does is transmit a new form, but oh what a form it is! Goes over the right to not become a guardian, and the impact of becoming a relative guardian on the foster care case and benefits. Also informs about Kin-GAP. [Download ACIN; Download Form]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACWDL 08-18: Implementation of the new Healthy Families to Medi-Cal presumptive eligibility program (5E) (4/29/2008)
As of July 2008 aid code 5E will replace 8E as the code for the Healthy Families to Medi-Cal presumptive eligibility program. 5E will not be an automated aid code by July 2008; it will be a manual process at first. A beneficiary’s Medi-Cal eligibility under 5E will continue until a Medi-Cal determination has been made. While on 5E a beneficiary is exempt from the DRA citizenship and documentation verification requirements. A NOA is sent once a Medi-Cal determination has been made, but ten days notice is not required. [Download]
ACWDL 08-17: Home equity conversion plans and reverse mortgages (4/25/2008)
Non-exempt loans requiring repayment are considered property in the month of receipt, but reverse mortgage payments that require the purchase of an annuity are considered unearned income. A line of credit is not available income, but if someone pulls down from the line of credit, holds on to the funds for the month, and does not report they have an overpayment on their hands. For more of these exciting intricacies check out the letter. [Download]
ACWDL 08-15: Medi-Cal budget calculation chart (4/23/08)
This all county letter includes a comprehensive chart of calculations for different Medi-Cal programs. [Download]
ACIN I-25-08: New Trustline Regulations Implementation FAQs(4/28/08)
Guidance regarding the implementation of the new Trustline regulations for Stage One child care, the Q & As are billed as “informational.” Counties “have the flexibility to create their own informational material for the new Trustline regulations,” and are encouraged to share information with parents and providers. Questions include: how long does registration last; how are parents/providers informed of the new rules; information on the new Trustline Automated Registration Process (TARP) (in 24 counties); a discussion of the 120- and 30-day retroactive periods. [Download]
ACIN I-24-08: Approval Of Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD) Waiver For 2008-2009 (4/21/08)
The FNS has approved a one-year waiver from the ABAWD work requirement for 52 counties within California. The waiver will begin May 1, 2008. When folks discontinued for not meeting an ABAWD work requirement subsequently reapply for non-Assistance food stamps in a waiver county, they can be eligible for benefits. The letter additionally reminds counties that FSET still applies, as do work sanctions. Just when you were feeling the love. [Download]