More final regs… This ACIN transmits final regulations amending the CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA) Program to implement AB 335, to include a DV exception to the “once in a lifetime” limit on HA. The new rules were initially implemented through ACL 08-42; the final regulations became effective on September 25, 2010. The new rules permit recipients to verify DV with a sworn statement, unless the CWD documents in writing an independent, reasonable basis to find the recipient not credible. The DV may be verified by a sworn statement for up to two periods of temporary HA payments and two payments of permanent HA. The CWD is required to immediately inform HA program recipients (based on DV), of the availability of DV counseling and services, and refer them to services upon request, and provides for an offer of a “homeless avoidance plan.” [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
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ACIN I-101-10: CalWORKs: Final Regulations On Inter-County Transfer (ICT) Process (12/3/10)
Sending on the final regulations amending the face-to-face and verification requirements for non-needy caretaker relatives getting CalWORKs on behalf of a court dependent child (and who is not receiving federal Foster Care), who are in an Inter-County Transfer. The law was initially implemented through ACIN I-05-09, dated January 20, 2009. The final regs were effective September 25, 2010. The sending county must provide documentation to the receiving county verifying caretaker relative status and foster care placement authority. [Download]
ACL 10-48: CalWORKs Program: Implementation Of Homeless Assistance Program Regulations And Revised Homeless Assistance Denial Notice Of Action (11/8/10)
This letter sends on the final regulations that amend the CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA) Program, to comply with AB 1808 from 2006! Changes include:
- Daily rate goes from $40 to $65, with $15 for families larger than 4
- Expands “homeless” to those who got a 3 day pay rent or quit notice
- Changes the threshold for permanent HA from 80% of the MAP to 80% of the total monthly household income
- Includes eviction prevention through payment of up to 2 months rent.
ACIN I-74-10: CalWORKs – Efforts To Reduce Erroneous Payments (10/10/10)
The ACF has issued an Information Memorandum (TANF-ACF-IM-2010-02) providing guidance to the states on best practices for reduction of improper payments. Also, the federal Office of the Inspector General 2007 review of 30 counties identified several improper payments in California. The causes of the improper payments included: recipient families did not fully disclose information during their application or redetermination or did not notify the county of changes affecting eligibility; not all information provided to support the application was verified; or the appropriate documentation was not available or maintained in the case file. The ACIN goes over what to do to avoid these problems. [Download]
ACIN I-89-10: CalWORKs and CalFresh: SSA COLA (11/10/10)
There won’t be a Social Security cost-of-living increase this year. [Download]
ACIN I-87-10: Elimination Of EBT Cash Access At Additional Locations (11/1/10)
Notice of more restrictions on where poor folks can get free access to their EBT cash benefit. No more EBT ATM’s at: Bail Bonds; Bingo Halls; Cannabis Shops; Cruise Ships; Gun/Ammunition Stores; Night Clubs/Saloons/Taverns; Psychic Readers; Race Tracks; Smoking Shops; Spa/Massage Salons; and Tattoo/Piercing Shops. Comes with a new poster. [Download]