Not only are counties to use forms translated by CDSS, regardless of the Limited English Proficient (LEP) population size, but, GASP!, they are to do so regardless of what the county’s computer automation system will spit out. Motivated by the joys of the new CalWIN system, the Civil Rights Bureau (CRB) reminds counties “there’s always paper.” While they are there, the CRB also goes over the requirement to allow clients to self-identify their preferred language of oral AND written communications, documenting the use of language services, use of self-provided interpreters, documenting disability accommodation need and provided services, and… that there are more obligations awaiting a reader’s pleasure in MPP Division 21. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACIN I-17-06 – Civil Rights Bureau Chief Appointment (March 13, 2006)
Just a notice to let people know that in February CDSS finally (after a year) got a new Chief of the Civil Rights Bureau. All welcome Ramón S. Lopez! [Download]
ACIN I-13-06 – Transitional Food Stamp Benefits (March 13, 2006)
Just a reminder on when to issue Transitional Food Stamps (T.S.) given the joy of automation. (Can you say “CalWIN”?). As stated in ACIN I-21-04, “the transition between regular food stamp and T.S. should not result in a break-in-aid.” This means, with automation, that households should receive benefits on their previous EBT food stamp issuance date provided the proper noticing requirements for the CalWORKs and Food Stamp programs have been met. (MPP Section 63-504.132). [Download]
ACWDL 06-08: New Limits and Disregards for the Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level Program For 2006 (2/15/06)
Provides the 2006 federal poverty level for the Medi-Cal Aged and Disabled program, which allows a higher disregard for couples due to SSI/SSP standards. Effective April 1, 2006, an individual’s effective income limit is $1047 ($817 + $230 standard disregard). From January 1 through March 31, 2006, a couple’s effective income limit is $1437 ($1070 + $367 standard disregard) from April 1 through the end of the year, the limit increases to $1472 ($1100 + 372 standard disregard). [Download]
ACWDL 06-07: New Federal Poverty Levels (2/10/06)
Provides the 2006 federal poverty levels for most of the Medi-Cal percentage programs. [Download]
ACWDL 06-06: New Federal Poverty Levels (2/10/06)
Provides the 2006 federal poverty levels for Medicare Savings Program beneficiaries. For one person, the limits for each MSP are as follows: QMB: $817/mo; SLMB: $980/mo; QI-1: $1103/mo. [Download]