Well, we all know Medi-Cal is not supposed to terminate when CalWORKs does, but what the heck do you do when the cessation of cash aid is at the same time as an Intercounty Transfer (ITC)? This ACL instructs to counties what to do. Even has a companion form, attached to the ACL, to request Medi-Cal case documentation from the “sending” county, and a list of ITC coordinators. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
Expedited state fair hearings instructions on-line now
The issues subject to this process are Expedited Food Stamps, Immediate Need, Homeless Assistance, and “any other issue of urgency that the CDSS-SHD deems necessary.” Hearings with 10 days of request, decision within 5 days of hearing. [Download]
HUD/PIH Guidance Letter on Eligibility of Mixed Families for Public and Assisted Housing (March 11, 2004)
On March 11, 2004, HUD issued a guidance letter clarifying its policies regarding “mixed” families (families with one or more members who are not citizens) for purposes of calculating rent in public and federally-assisted housing. The letter emphasizes that under 24 C.F.R. § 5.520, a family is considered to be eligible for prorated assistance if at least one of its members (adult or child and not necessarily the head of household) is determined to be a citizen or to have eligible immigration status. The guidance letter includes a list of related frequently asked questions. [Download]
ACIN I-10-04 – Quarterly Reporting Q’s and A’s(February 25, 2004)
One more set of Q’s and A’s. This one’s really for the QR wonks. Helpful and reviewing “County-Initiated Actions” (a mid-quarter change) and multiple-change situations (when more than one factor affecting eligibility occurs during the quarter). For the full set, go to the Quarterly Reporting Q and A website. [Download]
ACIN I-17-04 – CalWORKs Eligibility Analyst staff listing
Budget cuts shrink the CDSS size, but at least they keep up with informing the public of who does what. At least the Eligibility Bureau! Here’s the latest list. [Download]
ACL 04-04 – Q’s and A’s re: CalWORKs Ancillary Support Services (corrected letter, January 26, 2004)
At long last, another Q and A on support services, squeezed out just before CDSS terminated all advocate workgroups due to the budget. Carry this one around with you, as it goes over a lot of ground. Of note: Counties are reminded that they must explain what ancillary support services means, how to get ‘em, and the availability of advance payment. Capping, school supplies and financial aid, high cost items, disability accommodations, support services post 18-24 months, you name it, it’s here! [Download]