Definitions
MAP
The maximum cash aid benefits a family can receive. This amount depends on the number of persons in the AU
Exempt MAP
The family must have an eligible child and each adult relative caretaker receives one of the following benefits: SSI/SSP, IHSS, SDI, TWC, TDI, or is a non-needy/non-parent caretaker relative to receive the Exempt MAP.
Region 1 and Region 2 Counties
There are two levels of the MAP that are assigned to California counties known as Region 1 and Region 2. The Region is determined based on the lower or higher cost of living.Region 1 is for counties with a higher cost of living.
Region 1 includes the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles , Marin, Monterey, Napa, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Ventura.
Region 2 i ncludes all other counties.
Los Angeles County DPSS staff should be aware of the Region 1 and Region 2 levels when processing Inter-County Transfer cases from Region 2 counties.