Although the state COLA was suspended, the federal SSI COLA gets passed through. This Notice provides the COLA effective 1/09, the new standards, and a reminder how to do the calculations for various things like aid-in-kind, deeming, and coordination when the spouse receives SSI. [Download]

The notice transmits the CAPI payment standards. As a result of the SSP COLA suspension, there are no changes to the 2008 rates for the Presumed Maximum Value of In-Kind Support and Maintenance, Allowance for Ineligible Children in Deeming Situations, Sponsor’s Allocation in Deeming Situations or COLA Coordination When One Spouse Receives SSI/SSP. [Download]

With love from the state, a CAPI Payment Standards chart with the grant that will be effective on October 1, 2008. There are no changes to the 2008 rates for the Presumed Maximum Value of In-Kind Support and Maintenance, Allowance for Ineligible Children in Deeming Situations, Sponsor’s Allocation in Deeming Situations, or COLA Coordination When One Spouse Receives SSI/SSP as a result of this change. [Download]

This ACL implements new law to bridge the gap between eligibility for CAPI as a non-citizen and the start of SSI payments. (CAPI used to end when the person naturalized.) W&IC section 18939.5 now provides a conditional continuation of CAPI until SSI starts, but only if many hoops are jumped through. The individual must: remains otherwise eligible; request conditional benefits (by filling out the mandatory Request for Conditional CAPI form (SOC 830) attached to the ACL); applies for SSI within 30 days of signing the SOC 830; and and fully cooperates in the application and appeal process of the Social Security Administration (SSA). If the person does not comply at any point with these requirements, s/he also certifies it’s an collectible overpayment. [Download]

COLA increase to CAPI on 1/08 (from feds) and 6/08 (delayed state COLA). Chart included, as well as how to adjust benefits based on spouse’s SSI.  [Download]