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(acl-16-47)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 16-47#

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G reat Seal of California Edmund G. Brown Jr. Governor

May 27, 2016

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 16-47

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS

ALL CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS

ALL COUNTY CONSORTIUM PROJECT MANAGERS

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CalWORKs): COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM BASIC STANDARD OF ADEQUATE CARE (MBSAC) LEVELS

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS (W&I) CODE SECTIONS 11450, 11452, AND 11453; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) No. 15-52

MBSAC INCREASE

The purpose of this ACL is to inform counties of an increase to the CalWORKs MBSAC levels effective July 1, 2016. The W&I Code Section 11453 requires CalWORKs MBSAC levels to be adjusted annually to reflect any increases or decreases in the cost of living. The Fiscal Year 2016-17 COLA increases the MBSAC and Income-In-Kind (IIK) levels by 2.76 percent. The new MBSAC levels are to be used in determining applicant financial eligibility for those families that apply for CalWORKs on or after July 1, 2016.

The new CalWORKs MBSAC Payment Standards Chart for Regions 1 and 2 is attached to this ACL to assist in implementing these changes. The new IIK levels are included in this chart as these amounts also increased as a result of the MBSAC COLA.

If a County Welfare Department’s (CWD’s) Statewide Automated Welfare System is unable to implement the new MBSAC level in a timely manner for applicants by July 1, 2016, the CWD must take immediate steps to review and correct any Reason for Trans mittal Initi ated by CDSS

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applications denied on or after July 1, 2016, if the sole reason for denial was failure to pass the applicant financial eligibility income test due to the MBSAC or IIK amounts used.

For existing recipients, the MBSAC COLA change is a county-initiated mid-period action; therefore, the new IIK amounts should be used prospectively as soon as timely and adequate notice can be provided. REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA), ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE (ECA), AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCVAP) These implementation instructions for the MBSAC COLA and the IIK changes shall also apply to RCA, ECA, and TCVAP (cash assistance and CalWORKs) applicants and recipients effective July 1, 2016.

CONTACTS

If you have questions or need additional information regarding this ACL, please contact the following California Department of Social Services representatives:

• CalWORKs Eligibility County Consultant (916) 654-1322 • CalFresh County Consultant

(916) 645-1896 • Refugee Programs Bureau

(916) 654-4356

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

TODD R. BLAND Deputy Director Welfare to Work Division

Attachment

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California Department of Social Services 4/25/2016 Fiscal Forecasting and Policy Branch Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing FY 2016-17 CNI 2.76% 1 $636 288 61 158 48 2 $1,042 383 69 337 94 3 $1,292 419 72 431 140 4 $1,533 441 76 534 185 5 $1,750 441 76 647 235 6 $1,968 441 76 748 282 7 $2,163 441 76 834 330 8 $2,354 441 76 911 368 9 $2,554 441 76 1,002 423 10 $2,772 441 76 1,082 463 More than 10 Add $25 for each extra person Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing FY 2016-17 CNI 2.76% 1 $603 276 61 158 48 2 $991 365 69 337 94 3 $1,227 400 72 431 140 4 $1,458 419 76 534 185 5 $1,666 419 76 647 235 6 $1,872 419 76 748 282 7 $2,052 419 76 834 330 8 $2,241 419 76 911 368 9 $2,421 419 76 1,002 423 10 $2,637 419 76 1,082 463 More than 10 Add $25 for each extra person Region 1 FY 2016-17 Region 2 FY 2016-17 MBSAC Payment Standards July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

(acl-17-44)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 17-44#

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June 2, 2017 ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 17-44 TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIUM PROJECT MANAGERS SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CalWORKs): COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM BASIC STANDARD OF ADEQUATE CARE (MBSAC) LEVELS REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS (W&I) CODE SECTIONS 11450, 11452, AND 11453; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) No. 16-47 MBSAC INCREASE The purpose of this ACL is to inform counties of an increase to the CalWORKs MBSAC levels effective July 1, 2017. The W&I Code Section 11453 requires CalWORKs MBSAC levels to be adjusted annually to reflect any increases or decreases in the cost of living. The Fiscal Year 2017-18 COLA increases the MBSAC and Income-In-Kind (IIK) levels by 3.84 percent. The new MBSAC levels are to be used in determining applicant financial eligibility for those families that apply for CalWORKs on or after July 1, 2017. The new CalWORKs MBSAC Payment Standards Chart for Regions 1 and 2 is attached to this ACL to assist in implementing these changes. The new IIK levels are included in this chart as these amounts also increased as a result of the MBSAC COLA. REASON FOR THIS TRANSMITTAL [ ] State Law Change [ ] Federal Law or Regulation

Change [ ] Court Order [ ] Clarification Requested by One or More Counties [X] Initiated by CDSS

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If a County Welfare Department’s (CWD’s) Statewide Automated Welfare System is unable to implement the new MBSAC level in a timely manner for applicants by July 1, 2017, the CWD must take immediate steps to review and correct any applications denied on or after July 1, 2017, if the sole reason for denial was failure to pass the applicant financial eligibility income test due to the MBSAC or IIK amounts used.

REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA), ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE (ECA), AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCVAP)

These implementation instructions for the MBSAC COLA and the IIK changes shall also apply to RCA, ECA, and TCVAP (cash assistance and CalWORKs) applicants and recipients effective July 1, 2017.

CONTACTS

If you have questions or need additional information regarding this ACL, please contact the following California Department of Social Services representatives:

• CalWORKs Eligibility County Consultant (916) 654-1322 • CalFresh County Consultant

(916) 645-1896 • Refugee Programs Bureau

(916) 654-4356

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

TODD R. BLAND Deputy Director Welfare to Work Division

Attachment

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California Department of Social Services Fiscal Forecasting and Policy Branch 5/5/2017 Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $660 299 63 164 50 2 $1,082 398 72 350 98 3 $1,342 435 75 448 145 4 $1,592 458 79 555 192 5 $1,817 458 79 672 244 6 $2,044 458 79 777 293 7 $2,246 458 79 866 343 8 $2,444 458 79 946 382 9 $2,652 458 79 1,040 439 10 $2,878 458 79 1,124 481 More than 10 Add $26 for each extra person Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $626 287 63 164 50 2 $1,029 379 72 350 98 3 $1,274 415 75 448 145 4 $1,514 435 79 555 192 5 $1,730 435 79 672 244 6 $1,944 435 79 777 293 7 $2,131 435 79 866 343 8 $2,327 435 79 946 382 9 $2,514 435 79 1,040 439 10 $2,738 435 79 1,124 481 More than 10 Add $26 for each extra person FY 2017-18 CNI 3.84% Region 1 FY 2017-18 Region 2 FY 2017-18 FY 2017-18 CNI 3.84% MBSAC Payment Standards July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

(acl-18-66)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 18-66#

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June 6, 2018

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 18-66

TO:

ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS): COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM BASIC STANDARD OF ADEQUATE CARE (MBSAC) LEVELS

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS (W&I) CODE SECTIONS 11450,

11452, AND 11453; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) No. 17-44

MBSAC INCREASE

The purpose of this ACL is to inform counties of an increase to the CalWORKs Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care (MBSAC) levels effective July 1, 2018. The W&I Code Section 11453 requires CalWORKs MBSAC levels to be adjusted annually to reflect any increases or decreases in the cost of living. The Fiscal Year 2018-19 COLA increases the MBSAC and Income-In-Kind (IIK) levels by 3.96 percent. The new MBSAC levels are to be used in determining applicant financial eligibility for those families that apply for CalWORKs on or after July 1, 2018.

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If a County Welfare Department’s (CWD’s) Statewide Automated Welfare System is unable to implement the new MBSAC level in a timely manner for applicants by July 1, 2018, the CWD must take immediate steps to review and correct any applications denied on or after July 1, 2018, if the sole reason for denial was failure to pass the applicant financial eligibility income test due to the MBSAC or IIK amounts used.

REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA), ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE (ECA), AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCVAP)

These implementation instructions for the MBSAC COLA and the IIK changes shall also apply to RCA, ECA, and TCVAP (cash assistance and CalWORKs) applicants and recipients effective July 1, 2018.

CONTACTS

If you have questions or need additional information regarding this ACL, please contact the following California Department of Social Services representatives:

• CalWORKs Eligibility County Consultant (916) 654-1322 • CalFresh County Consultant

(916) 651-8047 • Refugee Programs Bureau

(916) 654-4356

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

TODD R. BLAND Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

Attachment

c: CWDA

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California Department of Social Services Fiscal Forecasting and Policy Branch 5/14/2018 Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $686 311 65 170 52 2 $1,125 414 75 364 102 3 $1,395 452 78 466 151 4 $1,655 476 82 577 200 5 $1,889 476 82 699 254 6 $2,125 476 82 808 305 7 $2,335 476 82 900 357 8 $2,541 476 82 983 397 9 $2,757 476 82 1,081 456 10 $2,992 476 82 1,169 500 More than 10 Add $27 for each extra person Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $651 298 65 170 52 2 $1,070 394 75 364 102 3 $1,324 431 78 466 151 4 $1,574 452 82 577 200 5 $1,799 452 82 699 254 6 $2,021 452 82 808 305 7 $2,215 452 82 900 357 8 $2,419 452 82 983 397 9 $2,614 452 82 1,081 456 10 $2,846 452 82 1,169 500 More than 10 Add $27 for each extra person FY 2018-19 CNI 3.96% Region 1 FY 2018-19 Region 2 FY 2018-19 FY 2018-19 CNI 3.96% MBSAC Payment Standards July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

(acl-18-124)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 18-124#

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October 9, 2018

ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 18-124

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS

ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS

ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS): TEN PERCENT INCREASE TO THE MAXIMUM AID PAYMENT (MAP) LEVELS

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTIONS 11450,

WIC 11450.021, WIC 11450.022, WIC 11452, AND WIC 11453;

ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 1811 (CHAPTER 35, STATUTES OF 2018);

ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) No. 16-64

The purpose of this ACL is to inform the County Welfare Departments (CWDs) of the 2019 CalWORKs MAP increase pursuant to the passage of AB 1811 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2018) which was signed by the Governor on June 27, 2018. This letter includes instructions to be used in the implementation of the ten percent MAP increase. The CalWORKs MAP increase takes effect on April 1, 2019. This policy change must be automated into the Statewide Automated Welfare Systems (SAWS) by the effective date. If the MAP increase cannot be automated by the effective date, the SAWS must provide CWDs a temporary workaround to ensure that CalWORKs recipients receive the MAP increase no later than their date of issuance in the month of April. CalWORKs and CalFresh recipients must be notified of changes to their CalWORKs grant and the associated impact of the household’s CalFresh benefits no later than March 20, 2019.

The grant increase applies to all CalWORKs cases, regardless of whether the Assistance Unit (AU) lives in Region One or Region Two and regardless of the AU’s Exempt or Non-Exempt status. The CWDs are to treat the grant increase as a mandatory county-initiated mid-period action for Semi Annual Reporting (SAR) and Annual Reporting/Child Only (AR/CO) cases. AB 1811 also provides for further MAP increases in Fiscal Years (FY) 2019–20 and 2020–21, or until the maximum aid payment levels reach 50 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for

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the family size that is one greater than the AU. Any increases to MAP levels after July 1, 2018, are contingent upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act.

INFORMING CalWORKs RECIPIENTS

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided the attached mass mailer notice (TEMP 2250) for CWDs to send to all CalWORKs recipients that will inform them of the change in state law that increases MAP levels effective April 1, 2019, and the potential decrease to the household’s CalFresh benefits as a result of the increase to their income. The CWDs must begin sending the mailer to all CalWORKs recipients as soon as administratively possible but no later than February 15, 2019. As stated above, CWDs must also send the attached adequate notice of action (NOA) (TM44-315J) to CalWORKs recipients that will provide information specific to their AU’s cash aid amount. CalFresh noticing rules have not changed. AUs with CalFresh benefits affected by the grant increase will receive a separate notice about their CalFresh benefits. The CDSS strongly encourages CWDs to provide a copy of the TEMP 2250 to all new CalWORKs applicants who apply for aid starting in February 2019 through March 2019, to ensure that they are informed about the April 1, 2019, grant increase.

INCOME REPORTING THRESHOLD (IRT)

As a reminder, CWDs must inform recipients of their new IRT any time it changes. Some recipients’ IRTs may change when the MAP increases. CWDs must send those CalWORKs AUs a new SAR 2, AR 2 or other appropriate written notification the CWD uses to inform them of their new IRT. The CDSS will be updating the IRT charts in the near future. As a reminder, per ACL 18-114, CWDs are to use the current IRT until the IRT figures are updated.

FORMS AND NOTICES OF ACTION (NOA)

TEMP 2250 (9/18) – State Law Changes the Maximum Aid Payment Levels for Cash Aid Recipients – This form was created for CWDs to send to all CalWORKs AUs to inform them of the change to the MAP. This is a required form with no substitutes permitted.

TM44-315J (9/18) – NOA message – Ten Percent Grant Increase/Law Change – This NOA message was created to send to cash assistance AUs when their grant will increase due to the MAP increase. Instructions for use of the NOA message are included on the TM44-315J. This message is required with no substitutes permitted to the language. The CWDs may fill in case specific information as instructed.

Required Form - No Substitutes Permitted Forms in this category are required forms that the CWD may not modify or restructure. However, overprinting or reformatting under the conditions outlined in Operations Manual Section 23-400.211, Overprinting Required Forms and Section 23-400.212, Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Modifications, is permitted.

CAMERA READY COPIES AND TRANSLATIONS

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When all translations are completed per Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) Section 21-115.2, they are posted on an on-going basis on the CDSS Translated Forms and Publications webpage.

For questions on translated materials, please contact Language Services at (916) 651-8876. Until translations are available, recipients who have elected to receive materials in languages other than English should be sent the English version of the form or notice along with the GEN 1365-Notice of Language Services and a local contact number.

CWDs shall ensure that effective bilingual services are provided. This requirement may be met through utilization of paid interpreters, qualified bilingual employees, and qualified employees of other agencies or community resources. These services shall be provided free of charge to the applicant/recipient. In the event that CDSS does not provide translations of a form, it is the CWD’s responsibility to provide translation services if an applicant or recipient requests them. More information regarding provisions for services to applicants and recipients who are non-English speaking or who have disabilities can be found in MPP Section 21-115.

This ACL and other CDSS Letters and Notices are available on the internet at: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Letters-and-Notices.

CLAIMING INSTRUCTIONS

Impacted claims reflecting the appropriate estimated sharing ratios as a result of this MAP increase will be released in a forthcoming County Fiscal Letter.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact your CalWORKs County Consultant at (916) 654-1322.

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

KIM JOHNSON Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

Attachments

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State of California – Health and Human Services Agency California Department of Social Services STATE LAW CHANGES MAXIMUM AID PAYMENT (MAP) LEVELS FOR CASH AID RECIPIENTS TEMP 2250 (9/18) Page 1 of 1 As of April 1, 2019, the MAP levels for all cash aid families will be increased by 10 percent. You will get a Notice of Action (NOA) in March showing your new aid amount starting April 1. CalFresh Changes: Most families get less CalFresh benefits when they get more cash aid. You will get a separate notice if your CalFresh benefits will be changing. Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $392 $431 $39 2 $645 $710 $65 3 $799 $879 $80 4 $949 $1,044 $95 5 $1,080 $1,188 $108 6 $1,214 $1,335 $121 7 $1,334 $1,467 $133 8 $1,454 $1,599 $145 9 $1,571 $1,728 $157 10 or more $1,689 $1,858 $169 New MAP Tables: New MAP table for Region 1, Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $355 $391 $36 2 $577 $635 $58 3 $714 $785 $71 4 $852 $937 $85 5 $968 $1,065 $97 6 $1,087 $1,196 $109 7 $1,195 $1,315 $120 8 $1,301 $1,431 $130 9 $1,407 $1,548 $141 10 or more $1,511 $1,662 $151 New MAP table for Region 1, Non-Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $374 $411 $37 2 $616 $678 $62 3 $762 $838 $76 4 $904 $994 $90 5 $1,031 $1,134 $103 6 $1,157 $1,273 $116 7 $1,272 $1,399 $127 8 $1,385 $1,524 $139 9 $1,498 $1,648 $150 10 or more $1,610 $1,771 $161 New MAP table for Region 2, Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $336 $370 $34 2 $549 $604 $55 3 $680 $748 $68 4 $810 $891 $81 5 $922 $1,014 $92 6 $1,035 $1,139 $104 7 $1,136 $1,250 $114 8 $1,239 $1,363 $124 9 $1,340 $1,474 $134 10 or more $1,438 $1,582 $144 New MAP table for Region 2, Non-Exempt

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State of California Department of Social Services

Auto ID No.: Source : Issued by : Reg Cite : 44-315, AB 1811 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2018)

Noa Msg Doc No.: TM44-315J Page 1 of 1 Action : Change Issue: Ten Percent Grant Increase Title: Law Change to MAP Levels

Use Form No. : NA 200 or NA 1239 Original Date : 09-01-18 Revision Date :

MESSAGE:

As of April 1, 2019, the County is changing your cash aid from $________ to $________.

Here's why:

State Law has changed. The maximum aid payment has gone up by 10 percent.

If you think there is a mistake in the amount of your cash aid, or if you have problems other than with the new law you can ask for a state hearing. The back of this notice tells you how.

Your new cash aid amount is figured on this page.

The county will tell you if your IRT has changed.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use to change the grant amount to apply the ten percent grant increase due to AB 1811 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2018) effective April 1, 2019. For Counties who show the IRT on the NOA you may replace, “The County will tell you if you’re IRT has changed” with the IRT information. Print message on NA 200 with budget in right column for those who have no income or who are paid monthly. Use the NA 1239 for all other AUs.

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CalWORKs Payment Standards Chart Effective April 1, 2019

These charts reflect a ten percent increase to the MAP levels as a result of Assembly Bill 1811 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2018)

Region 1

Maximum Aid Maximum Aid Assistance Payment Payment Unit Size Exempt Non-Exempt 1 $431 $391 2 $710 $635 3 $879 $785 4 $1,044 $937 5 $1,188 $1,065 6 $1,335 $1,196 7 $1,467 $1,315 8 $1,599 $1,431 9 $1,728 $1,548 10 or more $1,858 $1,662

Region 2

Maximum Aid Maximum Aid Assistance Payment Payment Unit Size Exempt Non-Exempt 1 $411 $370 2 $678 $604 3 $838 $748 4 $994 $891 5 $1,134 $1,014 6 $1,273 $1,139 7 $1,399 $1,250 8 $1,524 $1,363 9 $1,648 $1,474 10 or more $1,771 $1,582

Region 1 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 Counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.

For more information on CalWORKs historical MAP levels, please refer to the CDSS website.

(acl-19-47)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 19-47#

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May 15, 2019

ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 19-47

TO:

ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS): COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM BASIC STANDARDS OF ADEQUATE CARE (MBSAC) LEVELS

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTIONS 11450, WIC 11452, AND WIC 11453; ACL No. 18-66

MBSAC INCREASE

The purpose of this ACL is to inform counties of an increase to the CalWORKs MBSAC levels effective July 1, 2019. The WIC Section 11453 requires CalWORKs MBSAC levels to be adjusted annually to reflect any increases or decreases in the cost of living. The Fiscal Year 2019-20 COLA increases the MBSAC and Income-In-Kind (IIK) levels by 4.15 percent. The new MBSAC levels are to be used in determining applicant financial eligibility for those families that apply for CalWORKs on or after July 1, 2019.

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If a County Welfare Department’s (CWD’s) Statewide Automated Welfare System is unable to implement the new MBSAC level in a timely manner for applicants by July 1, 2019, the CWD must take immediate steps to review and correct any applications denied on or after July 1, 2019, if the sole reason for denial was failure to pass the applicant financial eligibility income test due to the MBSAC or IIK amounts used.

REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA), ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE (ECA), AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCVAP)

These implementation instructions for the MBSAC COLA and the IIK changes shall also apply to RCA, ECA, and TCVAP (cash assistance and CalWORKs) applicants and recipients effective July 1, 2019.

CONTACTS

If you have questions or need additional information regarding this ACL, please contact the following California Department of Social Services representatives:

• CalWORKs Eligibility County Consultant (916) 654-1322 • CalFresh County Consultant

(916) 651-8047 • Refugee Programs Bureau

(916) 654-4356

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

KIM JOHNSON Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

Attachment

c: CWDA

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California Department of Social Services Fiscal Forecasting and Policy Branch MBSAC Payment Standards July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020

Region 1 FY 2019-20 CNI 4.15% Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $714 324 68 177 54 2 $1,172 431 78 379 106 3 $1,453 471 81 485 157 4 $1,724 496 85 601 208 5 $1,967 496 85 728 265 6 $2,213 496 85 842 318 7 $2,432 496 85 937 372 8 $2,646 496 85 1,024 413 9 $2,871 496 85 1,126 475 10 $3,116 496 85 1,218 521 More than 10 Add $28 for each extra person

Region 2 FY 2019-20 CNI 4.15% Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $678 310 68 177 54 2 $1,114 410 78 379 106 3 $1,379 449 81 485 157 4 $1,639 471 85 601 208 5 $1,874 471 85 728 265 6 $2,105 471 85 842 318 7 $2,307 471 85 937 372 8 $2,519 471 85 1,024 413 9 $2,722 471 85 1,126 475 10 $2,964 471 85 1,218 521 More than 10 Add $28 for each extra person

(acl-19-73)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 19-73#

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July 17, 2019

ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 19-73

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS

ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS

ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS): INCREASE TO THE MAXIMUM AID PAYMENT (MAP) LEVELS

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTIONS 11450,

WIC 11450.022, WIC 11450.023, WIC 11452, AND WIC 11453;

SENATE BILL (SB) 80 (CHAPTER 27, STATUTES OF 2019);

ACL No. 18-124

The purpose of this ACL is to inform the County Welfare Departments (CWDs) of the October 2019 CalWORKs MAP increase pursuant to the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 80 (Chapter 27, Statutes of 2019), which was signed by the Governor on June 27, 2019. This letter includes instructions for implementation of the MAP increase. The CalWORKs MAP increase takes effect on October 1, 2019. This policy change must be automated into the Statewide Automated Welfare Systems (SAWS) by the effective date. If the MAP increase cannot be automated by the effective date, the SAWS must provide CWDs a temporary workaround to ensure that CalWORKs recipients receive the MAP increase no later than their date of issuance in the month of October. CalWORKs and CalFresh recipients must be notified of changes to their CalWORKs grant and the associated impact of the household’s CalFresh benefits no later than September 20, 2019.

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mandatory county-initiated mid-period action for Semi Annual Reporting (SAR) and Annual Reporting/Child Only (AR/CO) cases.

INFORMING CalWORKs RECIPIENTS

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided the attached mass mailer notice (TEMP 2250) for CWDs to send to all CalWORKs recipients, informing them of the change in state law that increases MAP levels effective October 1, 2019, and the potential decrease to the household’s CalFresh benefits as a result of the increase to their income. The CWDs must begin sending the mailer to all CalWORKs recipients as soon as administratively possible but no later than September 15, 2019. As stated above, CWDs must also send the attached adequate notice of action (NOA) (TM44-315K) to CalWORKs recipients providing information specific to their AU’s cash aid amount. CalFresh noticing rules have not changed. AUs with CalFresh benefits affected by the grant increase will receive a separate notice about their CalFresh benefits. The CDSS strongly encourages CWDs to provide a copy of the TEMP 2250 to all new CalWORKs applicants who apply for aid starting in August 2019 through September 2019, to ensure that they are informed about the October 1, 2019, grant increase.

INCOME REPORTING THRESHOLD (IRT)

As a reminder, CWDs must inform recipients of their new IRT any time it changes. Some recipients’ IRTs may change when the MAP increases. CWDs must send those CalWORKs AUs a new SAR 2, AR 2, AR 2 SAR or other appropriate written notification the CWD uses to inform them of their new IRT. The CDSS will be updating the IRT charts in the near future. As a reminder, per ACL 18-137, CWDs are to use the current IRT until the IRT figures are updated.

FORMS AND NOTICES OF ACTION (NOA)

TEMP 2250 (7/19) – State Law Changes the Maximum Aid Payment Levels for Cash Aid Recipients – This form was created for CWDs to send to all CalWORKs AUs to inform them of the change to the MAP. This is a required form with no substitutes permitted.

TM44-315K (7/19) – NOA message – Grant Increase/Law Change – This NOA message was created to send to cash assistance AUs when their grant will increase due to the MAP increase. Instructions for use of the NOA message are included on the TM44-315K. This message is required with no substitutes permitted to the language. The CWDs may fill in case specific information as instructed.

Required Form - No Substitutes Permitted Forms in this category are required forms that the CWD may not modify or restructure.

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However, overprinting or reformatting under the conditions outlined in Operations Manual Section 23-400.211, Overprinting Required Forms and Section 23-400.212, Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Modifications, is permitted.

CAMERA READY COPIES AND TRANSLATIONS

For camera-ready copies in English, contact the Forms Management Unit at fmudss@dss.ca.gov. If your office has internet access you may obtain these publications from the CDSS Forms and Publications webpage. When all translations are completed per Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) Section 21-115.2, they are posted on an on-going basis on the CDSS Translated Forms and Publications webpage. For questions on translated materials, please contact Language Services at (916) 651-8876. Until translations are available, recipients who have elected to receive materials in languages other than English should be sent the English version of the form or notice along with the GEN 1365-Notice of Language Services and a local contact number.

This ACL and other CDSS Letters and Notices are available on the internet at: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Letters-and-Notices.

CLAIMING INSTRUCTIONS

Impacted claims reflecting the appropriate estimated sharing ratios as a result of this MAP increase will be released in a forthcoming County Fiscal Letter.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact your CalWORKs County Consultant at (916) 654-1322.

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

MARCELA RUIZ Acting Deputy Director California Department of Social Services

Attachments

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State of California – Health and Human Services Agency California Department of Social Services STATE LAW CHANGES MAXIMUM AID PAYMENT (MAP) LEVELS FOR CASH AID RECIPIENTS TEMP 2250 (7/19) Page 1 of 1 As of October 1, 2019, the MAP levels for all cash aid families will be increased. You will get a Notice of Action (NOA) in September showing your new aid amount starting October 1. CalFresh Changes: Most families get less CalFresh benefits when they get more cash aid. You will get a separate notice if your CalFresh benefits will be changing. Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $431 $606 $175 2 $710 $778 $68 3 $879 $983 $104 4 $1,044 $1,181 $137 5 $1,188 $1,385 $197 6 $1,335 $1,589 $254 7 $1,467 $1,792 $325 8 $1,599 $1,998 $399 9 $1,728 $2,199 $471 10 or more $1,858 $2,406 $548 New MAP Tables: New MAP table for Region 1, Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $391 $550 $159 2 $635 $696 $61 3 $785 $878 $93 4 $937 $1,060 $123 5 $1,065 $1,242 $177 6 $1,196 $1,424 $228 7 $1,315 $1,606 $291 8 $1,431 $1,788 $357 9 $1,548 $1,970 $422 10 or more $1,662 $2,152 $490 New MAP table for Region 1, Non-Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $411 $576 $165 2 $678 $739 $61 3 $838 $934 $96 4 $994 $1,122 $128 5 $1,134 $1,316 $182 6 $1,273 $1,510 $237 7 $1,399 $1,702 $303 8 $1,524 $1,898 $374 9 $1,648 $2,089 $441 10 or more $1,771 $2,286 $515 New MAP table for Region 2, Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $370 $520 $150 2 $604 $661 $57 3 $748 $834 $86 4 $891 $1,007 $116 5 $1,014 $1,180 $166 6 $1,139 $1,353 $214 7 $1,250 $1,526 $276 8 $1,363 $1,699 $336 9 $1,474 $1,872 $398 10 or more $1,582 $2,044 $462 New MAP table for Region 2, Non-Exempt

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State of California Department of Social Services

Auto ID No.: Source : Issued by : Reg Cite : 44-315, SB 80 (Chapter 27, Statutes of 2019)

Noa Msg Doc No.: TM44-315K Page 1 of 1 Action : Change Issue: Grant Increase Title: Law Change to MAP Levels

Use Form No. : NA 200 or NA 1239 Original Date : 7-01-19 Revision Date :

MESSAGE:

As of October 1, 2019, the County is changing your cash aid from $________ to $________.

Here's why:

State Law has changed. The maximum aid payment has gone up.

If you think there is a mistake in the amount of your cash aid, or if you have problems other than with the new law you can ask for a state hearing. The back of this notice tells you how.

Your new cash aid amount is figured on this page.

The county will tell you if your IRT has changed.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use to change the grant amount to apply the grant increase due to SB 80 (Chapter 27, Statutes of 2019) effective October 1, 2019. For Counties who show the IRT on the NOA you may replace, “The County will tell you if you’re IRT has changed” with the IRT information. Print message on NA 200 with budget in right column for those who have no income or who are paid monthly. Use the NA 1239 for all other AUs.

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CalWORKs Payment Standards Chart Effective October 1, 2019

These charts reflect an increase to the MAP levels as a result of Senate Bill 80 (Chapter 27, Statutes of 2019)

Region 1

Maximum Aid Maximum Aid Assistance Payment Payment Unit Size Exempt Non-Exempt 1 $606 $550 2 $778 $696 3 $983 $878 4 $1,181 $1,060 5 $1,385 $1,242 6 $1,589 $1,424 7 $1,792 $1,606 8 $1,998 $1,788 9 $2,199 $1,970 10 or more $2,406 $2,152

Region 2

Maximum Aid Maximum Aid Assistance Payment Payment Unit Size Exempt Non-Exempt 1 $576 $520 2 $739 $661 3 $934 $834 4 $1,122 $1,007 5 $1,316 $1,180 6 $1,510 $1,353 7 $1,702 $1,526 8 $1,898 $1,699 9 $2,089 $1,872 10 or more $2,286 $2,044

For more information on CalWORKs historical MAP levels, please refer to the CDSS website.

(acl-20-60)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 20-60#

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May 29, 2020

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 20-60

The purpose of this All County Letter (ACL) is to inform counties of an increase to the CalWORKs Minimum Basic Standards of Adequate Care (MBSAC) levels effective July 1, 2020.

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May 29, 2020

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 20-60

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS): COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM BASIC STANDARDS OF ADEQUATE CARE (MBSAC) LEVELS

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTIONS 11450, WIC 11452, AND WIC 11453; ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 19-47

MBSAC INCREASE

The purpose of this All County Letter (ACL) is to inform counties of an increase to the CalWORKs MBSAC levels effective July 1, 2020. The WIC Section 11453 requires CalWORKs MBSAC levels to be adjusted annually to reflect any increases or decreases in the cost of living. The Fiscal Year 2020-21 COLA increases the MBSAC and Income- In-Kind (IIK) levels by 3.72 percent. The new MBSAC levels are to be used in determining applicant financial eligibility for those families that apply for CalWORKs on or after July 1, 2020.

If a County Welfare Department’s (CWD’s) Statewide Automated Welfare System is unable to implement the new MBSAC level in a timely manner for applicants by July 1, 2020, the CWD must take immediate steps to review and correct any applications denied on or after July 1, 2020, if the sole reason for denial was failure to pass the applicant financial eligibility income test due to the MBSAC or IIK amounts used.

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REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA), ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE (ECA), AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCVAP)

These implementation instructions for the MBSAC COLA and the IIK changes shall also apply to RCA, ECA, and TCVAP (cash assistance and CalWORKs) applicants and recipients effective July 1, 2020.

CONTACTS

If you have questions or need additional information regarding this ACL, please contact the following California Department of Social Services representatives:

• CalWORKs Eligibility County Consultant (916) 654-1322 • CalFresh County Consultant

(916) 651-8047 • Refugee Programs Bureau

(916) 654-4356

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

JENNIFER HERNANDEZ Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

Attachment

c: CWDA

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California Department of Social Services Fiscal Forecasting and Policy Branch MBSAC Payment Standards July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021

Region 1 FY 2020-21 CNI 3.72% Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $741 336 71 184 56 2 $1,216 447 81 393 110 3 $1,507 489 84 503 163 4 $1,788 514 88 623 216 5 $2,040 514 88 755 275 6 $2,295 514 88 873 330 7 $2,522 514 88 972 386 8 $2,744 514 88 1,062 428 9 $2,978 514 88 1,168 493 10 $3,232 514 88 1,263 540 More than 10 Add $29 for each extra person

Region 2 FY 2020-21 CNI 3.72% Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $703 322 71 184 56 2 $1,155 425 81 393 110 3 $1,430 466 84 503 163 4 $1,700 489 88 623 216 5 $1,944 489 88 755 275 6 $2,183 489 88 873 330 7 $2,393 489 88 972 386 8 $2,613 489 88 1,062 428 9 $2,823 489 88 1,168 493 10 $3,074 489 88 1,263 540 More than 10 Add $29 for each extra person

(acl-21-87)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 21-87#

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August 18, 2021

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 21-87

This ACL informs the County Welfare Departments (CWDs) of the October 2021 CalWORKs Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) increase pursuant to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 135 (Chapter 85, Statutes of 2021). This letter includes instructions for the implementation of the MAP increase, which takes effect on October 1, 2021.

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August 18, 2021

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 21-87

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS

ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS

ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS): 5.3 PERCENT INCREASE TO THE MAXIMUM AID PAYMENT (MAP) LEVELS

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTIONS 11450,

WIC 11450.022, WIC 11452, AND WIC 11453; ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 135 (CHAPTER 85, STATUTES OF 2021); ASSEMBLY BILL (AB 85) (CHAPTER 24, STATUTES OF 2013); ACL No. 19-73

The purpose of this All County Letter (ACL) is to inform the County Welfare Departments (CWDs) of an increase to the CalWORKs MAP pursuant to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 135 (Chapter 85, Statutes of 2021), which was signed by the Governor on July 16, 2021. The CalWORKs MAP increase takes effect on October 1, 2021. This letter includes instructions to be used in the implementation of the 5.3 percent MAP increase and information regarding the effect the MAP increase may have on participants in the SB 380 Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option.

This policy change must be automated into the Statewide Automated Welfare Systems (SAWS) by the effective date to ensure recipients receive the correct amount of assistance they are entitled to. If the MAP increase and change to the Child MAP figures cannot be automated by the effective date, the SAWS must provide CWDs a temporary manual process to ensure that CalWORKs recipients receive the MAP increase no later than their date of issuance in the month of October and the correct Child MAP figures are applied when determining eligibility for the Child Support in Lieu

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of CalWORKs Grant Option. CalFresh recipients must receive notification of any negative changes to their household’s CalFresh benefits no later than September 20, 2021 to meet (10-day) timely noticing regulations per 7 CFR 273.13(a)(1).

The AB 85 redistributed funds to counties for CalWORKs expenditures and established the Child Poverty and Family Supplemental Support (CPFSS) Subaccount within the Sales Tax Account of the Local Revenue Fund to support CalWORKs grant increases. The cost of the 5.3 percent grant increase will be funded with revenues deposited into the CPFSS Subaccount. Any remaining amounts in the subaccount will be carried over to future fiscal years. The growth revenues deposited into the CPFSS Subaccount will be monitored to determine if funding remains sufficient for the following fiscal year and thereafter.

Each year the subaccount will also be monitored to determine if funds are sufficient to allow an additional increase to the MAP. If funds are sufficient, the increase would take effect on October 1st of that year. If funds are not sufficient to support an increase, no change to the MAP will occur. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will notify CWDs in advance of any future grant increases.

The grant increase applies to all CalWORKs cases, regardless of whether the Assistance Unit (AU) lives in Region One or Region Two and regardless of the AU’s exempt or non-exempt status. The CWDs are to treat the grant increase as a mandatory county-initiated mid-period action for Semi Annual Reporting (SAR) and Annual Reporting/Child Only (AR/CO) cases.

INFORMING CALWORKS RECIPIENTS

CalFresh noticing rules have not changed. AUs with CalFresh benefits affected by the grant increase will receive a separate notice about their CalFresh benefits. The CDSS strongly encourages CWDs to provide a copy of the TEMP 2250 to all new CalWORKs

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applicants who apply for aid starting in August 2021 through October 2021, to ensure that they are informed about the October 1, 2021, grant increase.

UPDATED CHILD MAP CHARTS

The Child MAP charts are used in determining eligibility for participation in SB 380 Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. CDSS developed the Child MAP charts showing the Child MAP by region, AU size and exempt/non-exempt AU’s for single child and multi-child participation. CWDs use the figures in the Child MAP charts to determine if child support received on behalf of a child is greater than the amount of aid the child is eligible for. This is one criterion required for participation in the option.

The Child MAP charts need to be updated when there is either an increase in the child support disregard or if there is an increase in CalWORKs MAP. The attached Child MAP charts have been updated to reflect the statewide MAP increase effective October 1st, 2021 through December 31, 2021. The CWD will need to use the updated figures in the Child MAP chart to determine whether the participating child is still eligible for the SB 380 option.

The CWD will determine this eligibility step by comparing the current amount of child support the child receives with the updated figures in the Child MAP charts. If the amount of child support the child receives is greater than the figure in the updated chart, then the child is still eligible. As stated in ACL 20-109, page seven, under the County Initiated Mid-Period Actions section, if the child support received for the child is no longer more than the Child MAP figure, the CWD shall not add the child back to the AU’s grant if it is not the SAR 7 or annual redetermination month for the AU.

The CWD may add the child back to the grant mid-period at the request of the parent/caretaker relative because the child support is no longer more than the amount the child would receive in cash aid. If at the next SAR or annual redetermination, whichever occurs first, the child support is still below the Child MAP figure, and the parent/caretaker relative has not already made the request, the CWD shall add the child back to the AU’s grant.

The CWD will also use the updated Child MAP charts prospectively in determining eligibility when a parent/caretaker relative elects to have a CalWORKs eligible child in their home participate in the option.

FORMS AND NOTICES OF ACTION

TEMP 2250 (7/21) – State Law Changes the Maximum Aid Payment Levels for Cash Aid Recipients – This form was created for CWDs to send to all CalWORKs AUs

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to inform them of the change to the MAP. This is a required form with no substitutes permitted.

TM44-315L (7/21) – NOA message – 5.3 Percent Grant Increase/Law Change – This NOA message was created to send to cash assistance AUs when their grant will increase due to the MAP change. Instructions for use of the NOA message are included on the TM44-315L. This message is required with no substitutes permitted to the language. The CWDs may fill in case specific information as instructed.

Required Form – No Substitutes Permitted

Both the TEMP 2250 and the TM44-315L are Required Forms – No Substitutes Permitted. Forms in this category are required forms that the CWD may not modify or restructure. However, overprinting or reformatting under the conditions outlined in Operations Manual Section 23-400.211, Overprinting Required Forms and Section 23-400.212, Electronic Date Processing (EDP) Modifications, is permitted.

FORMS AND TRANSLATIONS

For general questions about forms, contact the CDSS Forms Management Unit at fmudss@dss.ca.gov. You may obtain these forms from the CDSS webpage at: CDSS Forms and Brochures Website.

For questions on translated materials, please contact the CDSS Language Services at (916) 651-8876. CWDs are required to provide CDSS translation to applicants and recipients in their primary languages when they are or become available. Until translations are available, recipients who have elected to receive materials in languages other than English must be sent the English version of the form or notice along with the GEN 1365 - Notice of Language Services and a local contact number.

The CWDs shall ensure that effective bilingual services are provided. When the percentage of non-English cases in a program and/or office location is less than five percent, this requirement may be met through utilization of paid interpreters, qualified bilingual employees, and qualified employees of other agencies or community resources. When the percentage of non-English cases in a program and/or office location is equal to or more than five percent, the CWD must assign a sufficient number of qualified bilingual employees to public contact positions in that program or location, as calculated pursuant to MPP Section 21-115.1. Language services shall be provided free of charge to the applicant/recipient.

More information regarding languages services, which includes both interpretation and translations, can be found in MPP Section 21-115.

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This ACL and other CDSS Letters and Notices are available on the internet at: http://www.cdss.ca.go/inforesources/Letters-and-Notices.

CLAIMING INSTRUCTIONS

Impacted claims reflecting the appropriate estimated sharing ratios as a result of this MAP increase will be released in a forthcoming County Fiscal Letter.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact your CalWORKs County Consultant at (916) 654-1322.

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By

JENNIFER HERNANDEZ Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

Attachments

C: CWDA

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State of California – Health and Human Services Agency California Department of Social Services STATE LAW CHANGES MAXIMUM AID PAYMENT (MAP) LEVELS FOR CASH AID RECIPIENTS TEMP 2250 (8/21) Page 1 of 1 As of October 1, 2021, the MAP levels for all cash aid families will go up. You will get a Notice of Action (NOA) in September showing your new aid amount starting October 1. CalFresh Changes: Most families get less CalFresh benefits when they get more cash aid. You will get a separate notice if your CalFresh benefits will be changing. Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $606 $638 $32 2 $778 $819 $41 3 $983 $1,035 $52 4 $1,181 $1,244 $63 5 $1,385 $1,458 $73 6 $1,589 $1,673 $84 7 $1,792 $1,887 $95 8 $1,998 $2,104 $106 9 $2,199 $2,316 $117 10 or more $2,406 $2,534 $128 New MAP Tables: New MAP table for Region 1, Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $550 $579 $29 2 $696 $733 $37 3 $878 $925 $47 4 $1,060 $1,116 $56 5 $1,242 $1,308 $66 6 $1,424 $1,499 $75 7 $1,606 $1,691 $85 8 $1,788 $1,883 $95 9 $1,970 $2,074 $104 10 or more $2,152 $2,266 $114 New MAP table for Region 1, Non-Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $576 $607 $31 2 $739 $778 $39 3 $934 $984 $50 4 $1,122 $1,181 $59 5 $1,316 $1,386 $70 6 $1,510 $1,590 $80 7 $1,702 $1,792 $90 8 $1,898 $1,999 $101 9 $2,089 $2,200 $111 10 or more $2,286 $2,407 $121 New MAP table for Region 2, Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $520 $548 $28 2 $661 $696 $35 3 $834 $878 $44 4 $1,007 $1,060 $53 5 $1,180 $1,243 $63 6 $1,353 $1,425 $72 7 $1,526 $1,607 $81 8 $1,699 $1,789 $90 9 $1,872 $1,971 $99 10 or more $2,044 $2,152 $108 New MAP table for Region 2, Non-Exempt

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State of California Department of Social Services

Auto ID No.: Source : Issued by : Reg Cite : 44-315, AB 135 (Chapter 85, Statutes of 2021)

Noa Msg Doc No.: TM44-315L Page 1 of 1 Action : Change Issue: Five Point Three Percent Grant Increase Title: Law Change to MAP Levels

Use Form No. : NA 200 or NA 1239 Original Date : 7-01-21 Revision Date :

MESSAGE:

As of October 1, 2021, the County is changing your cash aid from $________ to $________.

Here's why:

State Law has changed. The maximum aid payment has gone up by 5.3 percent.

If you think there is a mistake in the amount of your cash aid, or if you have problems other than with the new law you can ask for a state hearing. The back of this notice tells you how.

Your new cash aid amount is figured on this notice.

The county will tell you if your IRT has changed.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use to change the grant amount to apply the 5.3 percent grant increase effective October 1, 2021. For Counties who show the IRT on the NOA you may replace, “The County will tell you if you’re IRT has changed” with the IRT language and information used on your grant NOAs. Print message on NA 200 with budget in right column for those who have no income or who are paid once monthly. Use the NA 1239 for all other AUs with income that fluctuates during the month or get paid weekly/bi-weekly etc.

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CalWORKs Payment Standards Chart Effective October 1, 2021

These charts reflect a 5.3 percent increase to the MAP levels as a result of Assembly Bill 135 (Chapter 85, Statutes of 2021)

Region 1

Assistance Unit Size Maximum Aid Payment Exempt Maximum Aid Payment Non-Exempt 1 $638 $579 2 $819 $733 3 $1,035 $925 4 $1,244 $1,116 5 $1,458 $1,308 6 $1,673 $1,499 7 $1,887 $1,691 8 $2,104 $1,883 9 $2,316 $2,074 10 or more $2,534 $2,266

Region 2

Assistance Unit Size Maximum Aid Payment Exempt Maximum Aid Payment Non-Exempt 1 $607 $548 2 $778 $696 3 $984 $878 4 $1,181 $1,060 5 $1,386 $1,243 6 $1,590 $1,425 7 $1,792 $1,607 8 $1,999 $1,789 9 $2,200 $1,971 10 or more $2,407 $2,152

For more information on CalWORKs historical MAP levels, please refer to the CDSS website.

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` SB 380 Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2021, through December 31,2021

Single Child Participating in SB 380

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

2 For a child in this AU size to participate, the adult(s) cannot be aided. The remaining AU member must be a CalWORKs eligible Step or half-sibling.

$181 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $231 Child Map.

$154 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $204 Child map.

$171 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $221 Child Map.

$148 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $198 Child Map.

$216 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $266 Child Map.

$192 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $242 Child Map.

$206 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $256 Child Map.

$182 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $232 Child Map.

$209 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $259 Child Map.

$191 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $241 Child Map.

$197 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $247 Child Map.

$182 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $232 Child Map.

$214 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $264 Child Map.

$192 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $242 Child Map.

$205 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $255 Child Map.

$183 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $233 Child Map.

$215 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $265 Child Map.

$191 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $241 Child Map.

$204 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $254 Child Map.

$182 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $232 Child Map.

$214 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $264 Child Map.

$192 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $242 Child Map.

$202 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $252 Child Map.

$182 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $232 Child Map.

$217 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $267 Child Map.

$192 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $242 Child Map.

$207 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $257 Child Map.

$182 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $232 Child Map.

$212 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $262 Child Map.

$191 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $241 Child Map.

$201 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $251 Child Map.

$182 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $232 Child Map.

$218 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $268 Child Map.

$192 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $242 Child Map.

$207 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $257 Child Map.

$ 181 Base Child MAP + 50 CS Disregard Equals $231 Child Map.

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CWDs shall use the figures noted as “child MAP” to determine if the amount of child support is greater than the amount the child would receive for CalWORKs (Please note for simplicity CDSS made the decision that income would not be a factor and a straight MAP would be used). If the amount of child support received is greater than the “child MAP” for the child’s AU size with the child included, region and AU type, the child is able to participate in SB 380 if all other conditions are met.

Example 1, child resides in region 1. The AU size would be 3 with the child included. It is a non-exempt AU so the base child MAP for the child is $192.00, adding the $50.00 child support “pass through” or “disregard”, the total child MAP is $242.00. The child receives $300.00 in child support. Therefore, the child can participate if they meet the other required conditions because they receive more than $242.00 in child support.

Example 2, same scenario as above except the child receives only $150.00 in child support. The child cannot participate because the child support is less than the $242.00 child MAP.

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SB 380 Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021

Multiple Children Participating in SB 380

Multi-child opt-in to SB 380 is not available for an AU size of two. At least one CalWORKs aided child must be in the AU

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

3 For a child in this AU size to participate, the adult(s) cannot be aided. The remaining AU member must be a CalWORKs eligible step or half-sibling.

Child 1 $216 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $266 Child Map.

Child 2 $181 Child MAP

Child 1 $192 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $242 Child Map.

Child 2 $154 Child MAP

Child 1 $206 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $256 Child Map.

Child 2 $171 Child MAP

Child 1 $182 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $232 Child Map.

Child 2 $148 Child MAP

4 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of two children can opt into SB 380. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $209 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $259 Child Map.

Child 2 $216 Child MAP

Child 3 $181 Child MAP

Child 1 $191 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $241 Child Map.

Child 2 $192 Child MAP

Child 3 $154 Child MAP

Child 1 $197 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $247 Child Map.

Child 2 $206 Child MAP

Child 3 $171 Child MAP

Child 1 $182 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $232 Child Map.

Child 2 $182 Child MAP

Child 3 $148 Child MAP

5 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of three children can opt into SB 380. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $214 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $264 Child Map.

Child 2 $209 Child MAP

Child 3 $216 Child MAP

Child 4 $181 Child MAP

Child 1 $192 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $242 Child Map.

Child 2 $191 Child MAP

Child 3 $192 Child MAP

Child 4 $154 Child MAP

Child 1 $205 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $255 Child Map.

Child 2 $197 Child MAP

Child 3 $206 Child MAP

Child 4 $171 Child MAP

Child 1 $183 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $233 Child Map.

Child 2 $182 Child MAP

Child 3 $182 Child MAP

Child 4 $148 Child MAP

6 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of four children can opt into SB 380. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $215 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $265 Child Map.

Child 2 $214 Child MAP

Child 3 $209 Child MAP

Child 4 $216 Child MAP

Child 5 $181 Child MAP

Child 1 $191 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $241 Child Map.

Child 2 $192 Child MAP

Child 3 $191 Child MAP

Child 4 $192 Child MAP

Child 5 $154 Child MAP

Child 1 $204 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $254 Child Map.

Child 2 $205 Child MAP

Child 3 $197 Child MAP

Child 4 $206 Child MAP

Child 5 $171 Child MAP

Child 1 $182 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $232 Child Map.

Child 2 $183 Child MAP

Child 3 $182 Child MAP

Child 4 $182 Child MAP

Child 5 $148 Child MAP

7 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of five children can opt into SB 380. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $214 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $264 Child Map.

Child 2 $215 Child MAP

Child 3 $214 Child MAP

Child 1 $192 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $232 Child Map.

Child 2 $191 Child MAP

Child 3 $192 Child MAP

Child 1 $202 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $252 Child Map.

Child 2 $204 Child MAP

Child 3 $205 Child MAP

Child 1 $182 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $232 Child Map.

Child 2 $182 Child MAP

Child 3 $183 Child MAP

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SB 380 Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021

Multiple Children Participating in SB 380

Multi-child opt-in to SB 380 is not available for an AU size of two. At least one CalWORKs aided child must be in the AU

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

Child 4 $209 Child MAP

Child 5 $216 Child MAP

Child 6 $181 Child MAP

Child 4 $191 Child MAP

Child 5 $192 Child MAP

Child 6 $154 Child MAP

Child 4 $197 Child MAP

Child 5 $206 Child MAP

Child 6 $171 Child MAP

Child 4 $182 Child MAP

Child 5 $182 Child MAP

Child 6 $148 Child MAP

8 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of six children can opt into SB 380. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $217 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $267 Child Map.

Child 2 $214 Child MAP

Child 3 $215 Child MAP

Child 4 $214 Child MAP

Child 5 $209 Child MAP

Child 6 $216 Child MAP

Child 7 $181 Child MAP

Child 1 $192 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $242 Child Map.

Child 2 $192 Child MAP

Child 3 $191 Child MAP

Child 4 $192 Child MAP

Child 5 $191 Child MAP

Child 6 $192 Child MAP

Child 7 $154 Child MAP

Child 1 $207 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $257 Child Map.

Child 2 $202 Child MAP

Child 3 $204 Child MAP

Child 4 $205 Child MAP

Child 5 $197 Child MAP

Child 6 $206 Child MAP

Child 7 $171 Child MAP

Child 1 $182 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $232 Child Map.

Child 2 $182 Child MAP

Child 3 $182 Child MAP

Child 4 $183 Child MAP

Child 5 $182 Child MAP

Child 6 $182 Child MAP

Child 7 $148 Child MAP

9 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of seven children can opt into SB 380. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $212 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $262 Child Map.

Child 2 $217 Child MAP

Child 3 $214 Child MAP

Child 4 $215 Child MAP

Child 5 $214 Child MAP

Child 6 $209 Child MAP

Child 7 $216 Child MAP

Child 8 $181 Child MAP

Child 1 $191 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $241 Child Map.

Child 2 $192 Child MAP

Child 3 $192 Child MAP

Child 4 $191 Child MAP

Child 5 $192 Child MAP

Child 6 $191 Child MAP

Child 7 $192 Child MAP

Child 8 $154 Child MAP

Child 1 $201 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $251 Child Map.

Child 2 $207 Child MAP

Child 3 $202 Child MAP

Child 4 $204 Child MAP

Child 5 $205 Child MAP

Child 6 $197 Child MAP

Child 7 $206 Child MAP

Child 8 $171 Child MAP

Child 1 $182 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard E quals $232 Child Map.

Child 2 $182 Child MAP

Child 3 $182 Child MAP

Child 4 $182 Child MAP

Child 5 $183 Child MAP

Child 6 $182 Child MAP

Child 7 $182 Child MAP

Child 8 $148 Child MAP

Child 1 $218 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard

Child 1 $192 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard

Child 1 $207 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard

Child 1 $181 Base Child MAP

+ 50 CS Disregard

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SB 380 Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021

Multiple Children Participating in SB 380

Multi-child opt-in to SB 380 is not available for an AU size of two. At least one CalWORKs aided child must be in the AU

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of eight children can opt into SB 380. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU E quals $268 Child Map.

Child 2 $212 Child MAP

Child 3 $217 Child MAP

Child 4 $214 Child MAP

Child 5 $215 Child MAP

Child 6 $214 Child MAP

Child 7 $209 Child MAP

Child 8 $216 Child MAP

Child 9 $181 Child MAP

E quals $242 Child Map.

Child 2 $191 Child MAP

Child 3 $192 Child MAP

Child 4 $192 Child MAP

Child 5 $191 Child MAP

Child 6 $192 Child MAP

Child 7 $191 Child MAP

Child 8 $192 Child MAP

Child 9 $154 Child MAP

E quals $257 Child Map.

Child 2 $201 Child MAP

Child 3 $207 Child MAP

Child 4 $202 Child MAP

Child 5 $204 Child MAP

Child 6 $205 Child MAP

Child 7 $197 Child MAP

Child 8 $206 Child MAP

Child 9 $171 Child MAP

$231 Child MAP

Child 2 $182 Child MAP

Child 3 $182 Child MAP

Child 4 $182 Child MAP

Child 5 $182 Child MAP

Child 6 $183 Child MAP

Child 7 $182 Child MAP

Child 8 $182 Child MAP

Child 9 $148 Child MAP

Counties shall use the figures noted as “Child MAP” to determine if the amount of child support is greater than the amount the child would receive for CalWORKs when the parent/caretaker relative has requested to have more than one child participate in SB 380 (Please note for simplicity the California Department of Social Services made the decision that income would not be a factor and a straight MAP would be used). If the amount of child support received is greater than the “Child MAP” for the child’s AU size with the child included, region and AU type, the child may participate in SB 380 if all other conditions are met. Counties and the parent/caretaker relative may use the child support received by each child to determine who to assign as child 1, child 2 etc., when the children are opting into SB 380 at the same time based on the amount of child support it takes to meet the eligibility threshold for the child in the AU size/type/region and assignment of child order (child 1, child 2 etc.).

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(acl-22-60)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 22-60#

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July 20, 2022

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 22-60

This All County Letter informs the County Welfare Departments of the October 2022 California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) increase pursuant to the passage of Senate Bill 187 (Chapter 50, Statutes of 2022). This letter includes instructions for the implementation of the MAP increase, which take effect on October 1, 2022.

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July 20, 2022

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 22-60

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS

ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS

ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS): 11 PERCENT INCREASE AND A 10 PERCENT TEMPORARY INCREASE TO THE MAXIMUM AID PAYMENT (MAP) LEVELS

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTIONS 11450,

WIC 11450.022, WIC 11452, AND WIC 11453; SENATE BILL (SB) 187 (CHAPTER 50, STATUTES OF 2022) AND ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 85 (CHAPTER 24, STATUTES OF 2013); MANUAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (MPP) SECTION 82-507; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) 21-87 AND ACL 21-101

The purpose of this All County Letter (ACL) is to inform the County Welfare Departments (CWDs) of an 11 percent permanent increase and a 10 percent temporary increase to CalWORKs MAP levels pursuant to the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 187 (Chapter 50, Statutes of 2022), which was signed by the Governor on June 30, 2022. The CalWORKs MAP increases take effect on October 1, 2022. This letter includes instructions to be used in the implementation of both the 11 percent MAP increase and the temporary 10 percent MAP increase, as well as information regarding the effect the MAP increase may have on participants in the Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option.

This policy change must be automated into the Statewide Automated Welfare Systems (SAWS) by the effective date to ensure recipients receive the correct amount of assistance they are entitled to. If the MAP increases and changes to the Child MAP figures cannot be automated by the effective date, the SAWS must provide CWDs a temporary manual process to ensure that CalWORKs recipients receive the MAP increase no later than their date of issuance in the month of October. In addition, CWDs must be provided with a

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temporary manual process to correctly determine eligibility for the Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option until automation is in place. CalFresh recipients must receive notification of any negative changes to their household’s CalFresh benefits no later than September 20, 2022 to meet (10-day) timely noticing regulations.

11 PERCENT MAP INCREASE

The AB 85 redistributed funds to counties for CalWORKs expenditures and established the Child Poverty and Family Supplemental Support (CPFSS) Subaccount within the Sales Tax Account of the Local Revenue Fund to support CalWORKs grant increases. The cost of the 11 percent grant increase will be funded with revenues deposited into the CPFSS Subaccount. Any remaining amounts in the subaccount will be carried over to future fiscal years. The growth revenues deposited into the CPFSS Subaccount will be monitored to determine if funding remains sufficient for the following fiscal year and thereafter.

Each year the subaccount will also be monitored to determine if funds are sufficient to allow an additional increase to the MAP. If funds are sufficient, the increase will take effect on October 1st of that year. If funds are not sufficient to support an increase, no change to the MAP will occur. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will notify CWDs in advance of any future grant increases.

10 PERCENT TEMPORARY MAP INCREASE

In addition to the fixed 11 percent increase in AB 85, SB 187 further temporarily increases the MAP by an additional 10 percent until September 30, 2024. The 11 percent MAP increase and the temporary 10 percent MAP increase will be compounded. The result of this compounded increase is that the effective MAP increase beginning October 1, 2022 will be 22.1 percent greater than the MAP level for the month of September 2022.

For example, the September 1, 2022 Exempt MAP for an Assistance Unit (AU) of 3 in Region 1 is $1,035. The new MAP will be calculated as followed:

1. ($1,035 x 11%) + $1,035 = $1,149; 2. ($1,149 x 10%) + $1,149 = $1,264.

The Exempt MAP for an AU of 3 in Region 1 is $1,264 beginning October 1, 2022 and is effectively a 22.1 percent increase over the MAP from the prior month.

The attachments include the CalWORKs Payment Standards effective October 1, 2022, and for informational purposes, includes the standards without the temporary 10 percent increase.

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COUNTY-INITIATED MID-PERIOD ACTION

The grant increases apply to all CalWORKs cases, regardless of whether the AU lives in Region 1 or Region 2 and regardless of the AU’s Exempt or Non-Exempt status. The CWDs are to treat the grant increase as a mandatory county-initiated mid-period action for Semi Annual Reporting (SAR) and Annual Reporting/Child Only (AR/CO) cases.

INFORMING CALWORKS RECIPIENTS

CalFresh noticing rules have not changed. AUs with CalFresh benefits affected by the grant increase will receive a separate notice about their CalFresh benefits. As a reminder, ACL 21-101 provides guidance on mid-period actions for CalFresh. Information regarding CalWORKs grant changes is considered Verified Upon Receipt (VUR) for CalFresh purposes. The CDSS strongly encourages CWDs to provide a copy of the TEMP 2250 to all new CalWORKs applicants who apply for aid starting in August 2022 through October 2022, to ensure that they are informed about the October 1, 2022, grant increased.

UPDATED CHILD MAP CHARTS

The Child MAP charts are used in determining eligibility for participation in the Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. CDSS developed the Child MAP charts showing the Child MAP by region, AU size and exempt/non-exempt AU’s for single child and multi-child participation. CWDs use the figures in the Child MAP charts to determine if child support received on behalf of a child is greater than the amount of aid for which the child is eligible. This is one criterion required for participation in the option.

The Child MAP charts need to be updated when there is either an increase in the child support disregard or if there is an increase in CalWORKs MAP. The attached Child MAP charts have been updated to reflect the statewide MAP increase effective October 1, 2022. The CWD will need to use the updated figures in the Child MAP chart to determine whether the participating child is still eligible for the option.

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child is still eligible. As stated in MPP Section 82-507.5, if the child support received for the child is no longer more than the Child MAP figure, the CWD shall not add the child back to the AU’s grant if it is not the SAR 7 or annual redetermination month for the AU.

FORMS AND NOTICES OF ACTION

TEMP 2250 (07/22) – State Law Changes the Maximum Aid Payment Levels for Cash Aid Recipients – This form was created for CWDs to send to all CalWORKs AUs to inform them of the change to the MAP. This is a required form with no substitutes permitted.

TM44-315M (07/22) – NOA message – Grant Increase/Law Change – This NOA message was created to send to cash assistance AUs when their grant will increase due to the MAP change. Instructions for use of the NOA message are included on the TM44-315M. This message is required with no substitutes permitted to the language. The CWDs must fill in case specific information as instructed.

Required Form – No Substitutes Permitted

Both the TEMP 2250 and the TM44-315M are Required Forms – No Substitutes Permitted. Forms in this category are required forms that the CWD may not modify or restructure. However, overprinting or reformatting under the conditions outlined in Operations Manual Section 23-400.211, Overprinting Required Forms and Section 23-400.212, Electronic Date Processing (EDP) Modifications, is permitted.

FORMS AND TRANSLATIONS

For general questions about forms, contact the CDSS Forms Management Unit at fmudss@dss.ca.gov. You may obtain these forms from the CDSS Forms and Brochures Website.

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are available, recipients who have elected to receive materials in languages other than English must be sent the English version of the form or notice along with the GEN 1365 - Notice of Language Services and a local contact number.

More information regarding language services, which includes both interpretation and translations, can be found in MPP Section 21-115.

This ACL and other CDSS Letters and Notices are available on the internet at the CDSS Letters and Notices website.

CLAIMING INSTRUCTIONS

Impacted claims reflecting the appropriate sharing ratios as a result of this MAP increase will be released in a forthcoming County Fiscal Letter.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the CalWORKs Early Engagement & Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By

JENNIFER HERNANDEZ Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

Attachments

cc: County Welfare Directors Association of California (CWDA)

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ATTACHMENT

CalWORKs Payment Standards Chart Effective October 1, 2022

These charts reflect an 11 percent increase and a 10 percent temporary increase to the MAP levels as a result of Senate Bill 187 (Chapter 50, Statutes of 2022)

Region 1 Assistance Unit Size Maximum Aid Payment Exempt Maximum Aid Payment Non-Exempt 1 $779 $707 2 $1,000 $895 3 $1,264 $1,130 4 $1,519 $1,363 5 $1,780 $1,597 6 $2,043 $1,830 7 $2,305 $2,065 8 $2,569 $2,299 9 $2,828 $2,532 10 or more $3,094 $2,767

Region 2 Assistance Unit Size Maximum Aid Payment Exempt Maximum Aid Payment Non-Exempt 1 $741 $669 2 $950 $850 3 $1,201 $1,073 4 $1,442 $1,295 5 $1,692 $1,518 6 $1,942 $1,740 7 $2,188 $1,962 8 $2,441 $2,185 9 $2,686 $2,407 10 or more $2,939 $2,628 Region 1 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.

For more information on CalWORKs historical MAP levels, please refer to the CDSS website.

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CalWORKs Informational Chart

These charts reflect the expiration of the 10 percent temporary increase to the MAP levels as a result of Senate Bill 187 (Chapter 50, Statutes of 2022). Note this table is provided for informational use only and may not reflect actual payment standards effective on October 1, 2024

Region 1 Assistance Unit Size Maximum Aid Payment Exempt Maximum Aid Payment Non-Exempt 1 $708 $643 2 $909 $814 3 $1,149 $1,027 4 $1,381 $1,239 5 $1,618 $1,452 6 $1,857 $1,664 7 $2,095 $1,887 8 $2,335 $2,090 9 $2,571 $2,302 10 or more $2,813 $2,515

Region 2 Assistance Unit Size Maximum Aid Payment Exempt Maximum Aid Payment Non-Exempt 1 $674 $608 2 $864 $773 3 $1,092 $975 4 $1,311 $1,177 5 $1,538 $1,380 6 $1,765 $1.582 7 $1,989 $1,784 8 $2,219 $1,968 9 $2,442 $2,188 10 or more $2,672 $2,389 Region 1 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.

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2022

Single Child Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option

7/1/22

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

2 For a child in this AU size to participate, the adult(s) cannot be aided. The remaining AU member must be a CalWORKs eligible step or half-sibling.

$221 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$421 Child MAP

$188 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$388 Child MAP

$209 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$409 Child MAP

$181 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$381 Child MAP

$264 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$464 Child MAP

$235 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$435 Child MAP

$251 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$451 Child MAP

$223 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$423 Child MAP

$255 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$455 Child MAP

$233 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$433 Child MAP

$241 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$441 Child MAP

$222 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$422 Child MAP

$261 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$461 Child MAP

$234 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$434 Child MAP

$250 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$450 Child MAP

$223 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$423 Child MAP

$263 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$463 Child MAP

$233 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$433 Child MAP

$250 Base Child MAP + 200 CS Disregard =$450 Child MAP

$222 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$422 Child MAP

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2022

Single Child Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option

7/1/22 Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

$262 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$462 Child MAP

$235 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$435 Child MAP

$246 Base Child MAP + 200 CS Disregard =$446 Child MAP

$222 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$422 Child MAP

$264 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$464 Child MAP

$234 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$434 Child MAP

$253 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$453 Child MAP

$223 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$423 Child MAP

$259 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$459 Child MAP

$233 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$433 Child MAP

$245 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard = $445 Child MAP

$222 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$422 Child MAP

$266 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$466 Child MAP

$235 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$435 Child MAP

$253 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$453 Child MAP

$221 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$421 Child MAP

CWDs shall use the figures noted as “Child MAP” to determine if the amount of child support is greater than the amount the child would receive for CalWORKs (Please note for simplicity, income would not be a factor and a straight MAP would be used).

If the amount of child support received is greater than the “Child MAP” for the child’s AU size with the child included, region and AU type, the child is able to participate in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant if all other conditions are met.

Example 1, child resides in region 1. The AU size would be 3 with the child included. It is a non-exempt AU so the base Child MAP for the child is $264.00, adding the $200.00 child support “pass through” or “disregard”, the total child MAP is $464.00. The child receives $500.00 in child support. Therefore, the child can participate if they meet the other required conditions because they receive more than $464.00 in child support.

Example 2, same scenario as above except the child receives only $350.00 in child support. The child cannot participate because the child support is less than the $464.00 child MAP.

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2022 Multiple Children Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option Multi-child opt-in to Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option is not available for an AU size of two. At least one CalWORKs aided child must be in the AU : Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt 3 For a child in this AU size to participate, the adult(s) cannot be aided. The remaining AU member must be a CalWORKs eligible step or half-sibling. Child 1: $264 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$464 Child MAP Child 2: =$221 Child MAP Child 1: $235 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$435 Child MAP Child 2: =$188 Child MAP Child 1: $251 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$451 Child MAP Child 2: =$209 Child MAP Child 1: $223 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$423 Child MAP Child 2: =$181 Child MAP 4 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of two children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There Child 2: = $264 Child MAP must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU Child 1: $255 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$455 Child MAP Child 3: = $221 Child MAP Child 1: $233 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$433 Child MAP Child 2: = $235 Child MAP Child 3: = $188 Child MAP Child 1: $241 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$441 Child MAP Child 2: = $251 Child MAP Child 3: = $209 Child MAP Child 1: $222 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$422 Child MAP Child 2: = $223 Child MAP Child 3: =$181 Child MAP 5 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of three children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU Child 1: $261 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$461 Child MAP Child 2: = $255 Child MAP Child 3: = $264 Child MAP Child 1: $234 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$434 Child MAP Child 2: = $233 Child MAP Child 3: = $235 Child MAP Child 1: $250 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$450 Child MAP Child 2: = $241 Child MAP Child 3: = $251 Child MAP Child 1: $223 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$423Child MAP Child 2: = $222 Child MAP Child 3: = $223 Child MAP Child 4: = $221 Child MAP Child 4: = $188 Child MAP Child 4: = $209 Child MAP Child 4: =$181 Child MAP 6 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of four children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU Child 1: $263 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$463 Child MAP Child 2: = $261 Child MAP Child 3: = $255 Child MAP Child 1: $233 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$433 Child MAP Child 2: = $234 Child MAP Child 3: = $233 Child MAP Child 1: $250 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$450 Child MAP Child 2: = $250 Child MAP Child 3: = $241 Child MAP Child 1: $222 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$422 Child MAP Child 2: = $223 Child MAP Child 3: = $222 Child MAP Child 4: = $264 Child MAP Child 4: = $235 Child MAP Child 4: = $251Child MAP Child 4: = $223 Child MAP Child5: = $221 Child MAP Child 5: = $188 Child MAP Child5: = $209 Child MAP Child5: = $181 Child MAP 7 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of five children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU Child 1: $262 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$462 Child MAP Child 2: = $263 Child MAP Child 3: = $261 Child MAP Child 1: $235 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$435 Child MAP Child 2: = $233 Child MAP Child3: = $234 Child MAP Child 1: $246 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$446 Child MAP Child 2: = $250 Child MAP Child3: = $250 Child MAP Child 1: $222 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$422 Child MAP Child 2: = $222 Child MAP Child 3: = $223 Child MAP

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Child 7: = $209 Child MAP Child 1: $245 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$445Child MAP Child 2: = $253 Child MAP Child 3: =$246 Child MAP Child 4: = $250 Child MAP Child 5: = $250 Child MAP Child 6: = $241 Child MAP Child 7: = $251 Child MAP Child 8:= $209 Child MAP Region 2 Non-Exempt Child 4: = $222 Child MAP Child 5: = $223 Child MAP Child 6: = $181 Child MAP Child 1: $223 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$423 Child MAP Child 2: = $222 Child MAP Child 3: = $222 Child MAP Child 4: = $223 Child MAP Child 5: = $222 Child MAP Child 6: = $223 Child MAP Child 7: = $181 Child MAP Child 1: $222 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$422 Child MAP Child 2: = $223 Child MAP Child 3: = $222 Child MAP Child 4: = $222 Child MAP Child 5: = $223 Child MAP Child 6: = $222 Child MAP Child 7: = $223 Child MAP Child 8: = $181 Child MAP

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2022 Multiple Children Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option Multi-child opt-in to Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option is not available for an AU size of two. At least one CalWORKs aided child must be in the AU Assistance Unit (AU) Region 1 Region 1 Region 2 Region 2 Size Exempt Non-Exempt Exempt Non-Exempt 10 Child 1: $266 Base Child MAP Child 1: $235 Base Child MAP Child 1: $253 Base Child MAP Child 1: $221 Base Child MAP If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of eight children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU +200 CS Disregard =$466 Child MAP Child 2: = $259 Child MAP Child 3: = $264 Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$435 Child MAP Child 2: = $233 Child MAP Child 3: = $234 Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$453 Child MAP Child 2: = $245 Child MAP Child 3: = $253 Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$421 Child MAP Child 2: = $222 Child MAP Child 3: = $223 Child MAP Child 4: = $262 Child MAP Child 4: = $235 Child MAP Child 4: = $246 Child MAP Child 4: = $222 Child MAP Child 5: = $263 Child MAP Child 5: = $233 Child MAP Child 5: = $250 Child MAP Child 5: = $222 Child MAP Child 6: = $261 Child MAP Child 6: = $234 Child MAP Child 6: = $250 Child MAP Child 6: = $223 Child MAP Child 7: = $255 Child MAP Child 7: = $233 Child MAP Child 7: = $241 Child MAP Child 7: = $222 Child MAP Child 8: = $264 Child MAP Child 8: = $235 Child MAP Child 8: = $251 Child MAP Child 8: = $223 Child MAP Child 9: = $221 Child MAP Child 9: = $188 Child MAP Child 9:= $209 Child MAP Child 9: = $181 Child MAP Counties shall use the figures noted as “Child MAP” to determine if the amount of child support is greater than the amount the child would receive for CalWORKs when the parent/caretaker relative has requested to have more than one child participate in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option (Please note for simplicity the California Department of Social Services made the decision that income would not be a factor and a straight MAP would be used). If the amount of child support received is greater than the “Child MAP” for the child’s AU size with the child included, region and AU type, the child may participate in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option if all other conditions are met. Counties and the parent/caretaker relative may use the child support received by each child to determine who to assign as child 1, child 2 etc., when the children are opting into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option at the same time based on the amount of child support it takes to meet the eligibility threshold for the child in the AU size/type/region and assignment of child order (child 1, child 2 etc.).

(acl-23-47)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 23-47#

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May 30, 2023

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 23-47

The purpose of this All County Letter is to inform County Welfare Departments of the increase to the vehicle value limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs, effective July 1, 2023.

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May 30, 2023

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 23-47

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS, REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, CHANGES TO VEHICLE VALUE LIMITS FOR FAMILIES

REFERENCE: SENATE BILL (SB) 80 (CHAPTER 440, STATUTES OF 2019); WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE (W&IC) SECTION 11155 AND W&IC SECTION 11257; MANUAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (MPP) SECTION 42-207, MPP SECTION 42- 215.4, MPP SECTION 69-201.4, MPP SECTION 69-301 AND MPP SECTION 70-105; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 13-111, ACL NO. 18-76 AND ACL NO. 19-67.

The purpose of this letter is to inform all County Welfare Departments (CWDs) of the increase to the vehicle value limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), and Trafficking and Crime and Victims Assistance Programs (TCVAP), effective July 1, 2023. The W&IC Sections 11155 and 11257 require the CalWORKs program to adjust the maximum vehicle limit in accordance with the United States (U.S.) Transportation Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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VEHICLE’S VALUE INCREASE

Effective July 1, 2023, the maximum value allowed for non-exempt vehicles will increase by both the 2022 and the 2023 increases to the CPI-U since the CDSS did not release guidance in 2022 to increase the vehicle asset limit. Therefore, the vehicle asset limit will be increased by 25.75 percent, reflecting compounded rate increases to the CPI-U of 21.09 percent in 2022 and an additional 3.85 percent in 2023.

The new maximum non-exempt vehicle value limit is $32,045, effective July 1, 2023. The equity value for each motor vehicle in excess of $32,045 will be counted towards the maximum asset limit for CalWORKs, for applicant and recipient cases. Furthermore, CWDs must not apply the increase to the vehicle asset limit retroactively.

Future increase to the maximum CalWORKs non-exempt vehicle value limit will occur annually on July 1, if there is an increase to the CPI-U.

REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE/ ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The RCA, ECA, and TCVAP cash assistance programs follow the CalWORKs administrative rules with certain exceptions. Pursuant to MPP Section 69-201.4, CalWORKs program regulations apply to financial eligibility and payments for the RCA program, unless specifically superseded by RCA regulations. Unless otherwise provided, ECA and TCVAP recipients must be provided cash assistance under the same conditions and to the same extent as the RCA program per MPP Sections 69-301 and 70-105, respectively. These implementation instructions for the vehicle maximum allowed non-exempt value increase shall also apply to RCA/ECA and TCVAP applicants and recipients.

AUTOMATION

The Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS) will perform the necessary automation to increase the vehicle value limit based on the CPI-U increase effective July 1, 2023.

CONTACTS

If you have any questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this letter, contact the Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov.

For RCA, ECA, and TCVAP programs, contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov.

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Sincerely, Original Document Signed By:

JULIANNA VIGNALATS Acting Deputy Director Family Engagement & Empowerment Division

(acl-23-71)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 23-71#

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September 1, 2023

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 23-71

The purpose of this All County Letter is to inform County Welfare Departments of the 6.85 percent increase to the maximum resource limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs, effective January 1, 2024.

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September 1, 2023

ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 23-71

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS, REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: CHANGES TO MAXIMUM RESOURCE LIMIT FOR FAMILIES

REFERENCE: WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTION 11155 AND WIC SECTION 11257; MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (MPP) SECTION 42-207, MPP SECTION 42-213.2, MPP SECTION 69-201.4, MPP SECTION 69-301 AND MPP SECTION 70-105; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 21-56 AND ACL NO. 22-66

The purpose of this letter is to inform County Welfare Departments (CWDs) of the 6.85 percent increase to the maximum resource limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs (TCVAP), effective January 1, 2024. Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 11155 and 11257 require CalWORKs to adjust the maximum resource limit in accordance with the California Necessities Index (CNI) each fiscal year.

MAXIMUM ASSET LIMIT INCREASE

Effective January 1, 2024, the maximum resource limit will increase by 6.85 percent based on the CNI for the most recent fiscal year. The new maximum resource limit for CalWORKs applicants and recipients will be $11,634, or $17,452 for Assistance Units (AUs) that include at least one member who is age 60 or older or disabled.

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CALWORKS RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS

Rules regarding restricted accounts remain unchanged. For guidance on restricted accounts, please see Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) Section 42-213.2.

REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE/ ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The instructions provided in this letter also apply to RCA/ECA and TCVAP applicants and recipients.

The RCA, ECA, and TCVAP cash assistance programs follow CalWORKs administrative rules with limited exceptions. Pursuant to MPP Section 69-201.4, CalWORKs regulations apply to financial eligibility and payments for the RCA program, unless specifically superseded by RCA regulations. Unless otherwise provided, ECA and TCVAP recipients must be provided cash assistance under the same conditions and to the same extent as the RCA program per MPP Sections 69-301 and 70-105, respectively.

NOTICE OF ACTION (NOA) MESSAGE

M44-316C (08/22) – No change/mid-period report of property

CWDs are reminded to utilize NOA message M44-316C to notify CalWORKs AUs of the resource limits and to inform AUs that information reported about resources during the certification period has resulted in no change to their benefit amount. The NOA message was revised in 2022 to allow the CWD to update resource limits without having to create a new NOA message with every increase.

AUTOMATION

Effective January 1, 2024, the Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS) will perform the necessary automation to increase the maximum resource limit for all impacted programs.

CONTACTS

If you have any questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this letter, contact the Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov

For RCA, ECA, and TCVAP programs, contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov.

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

Alexis Fernández Garcia Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

(acl-23-74)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 23-74#

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August 30, 2023

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 23-74

This All County Letter provides County Welfare Departments with guidance related to implementation of the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Maximum Aid Payment increase effective October 1, 2023, pursuant to Assembly Bill 120 (Chapter 43, Statutes of 2023).

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August 30, 2023

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 23-74

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS): INCREASE TO THE MAXIMUM AID PAYMENT (MAP) LEVELS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2023

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTION 11450, WIC SECTION 11450.022, WIC SECTION 11450.025, WIC SECTION 11452, AND WIC SECTION 11453; ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 120 (CHAPTER 43, STATUTES OF 2023), AB 85 (CHAPTER 24, STATUTES OF 2013) AND SENATE BILL (SB) 187 (CHAPTER 50, STATUTES OF 2022); MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (MPP) SECTION 82-507; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 22-60

The purpose of this letter is to provide guidance to County Welfare Departments (CWDs) regarding implementation of the provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) 120 (Chapter 43, Statutes of 2023) related to CalWORKs MAP level increases. AB 120, signed by the Governor on July 10, 2023, increases CalWORKs MAP levels by 3.6 percent effective October 1, 2023. Additionally, AB 120 removed the sunset date for the temporary 10 percent MAP increase previously implemented by Senate Bill (SB) 187 (Chapter 50, Statute of 2022), thereby making the 10 percent MAP increase permanent. This letter also includes information regarding the effect the MAP increase may have on participants of the Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option.

These policy changes must be automated into the California Statewide Automated Welfare Systems (CalSAWS) by October 1, 2023, to ensure CalWORKs grant amounts are accurate. If the MAP increases and changes to the Child MAP figures cannot be automated by the effective date, CalSAWS must provide CWDs with a temporary manual process to ensure that recipients receive the MAP increase no later than their date of issuance in the

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month of October, and to ensure the CWD may correctly determine eligibility for the Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option until automation is in place. CalFresh recipients must receive notification of any negative changes to their households’ CalFresh benefits as a result of the MAP increase no later than September 20, 2023, in order to meet 10-day timely noticing requirements.

3.6 PERCENT MAP INCREASE

AB 85 redistributed funds to counties for CalWORKs expenditures and established the Child Poverty and Family Supplemental Support (CPFSS) Subaccount within the Sales Tax Account of the Local Revenue Fund to support CalWORKs grant increases. The cost of the 3.6 percent grant increase will be funded with revenues deposited into the CPFSS Subaccount and any remaining amounts in the subaccount will be carried over to future fiscal years. The growth revenues deposited into the CPFSS Subaccount will be monitored to determine if funding remains sufficient for the following fiscal year and thereafter, and whether it allows for an additional increase to the MAP. If funds are sufficient, the increase will take effect on October 1st of that year. If funds are not sufficient to support an increase, no change to the MAP will occur.

10 PERCENT MAP INCREASE MADE PERMANENT

The 10 percent temporary MAP increase, authorized by SB 187 and implemented by ACL 22-60, was scheduled to sunset on September 30, 2024. However, AB 120 removed the sunset date for this increase, thereby making it permanent. The MAP charts included in this letter reflect this change.

COUNTY-INITIATED MID-PERIOD ACTION

MAP increases apply to all CalWORKs cases, regardless of whether the Assistance Unit (AU) lives in Region 1 or Region 2 and regardless of the AU’s Exempt or Non-Exempt status. CWDs are to treat the grant increase as a mandatory county-initiated mid-period action for Semi Annual Reporting (SAR) and Annual Reporting/Child Only (AR/CO) cases.

INFORMING CALWORKS RECIPIENTS

The CWD must send a TEMP 2250 (08/23) – State Law Changes the Maximum Aid Payment Levels for Cash Aid Recipients to all CalWORKs recipients, informing them of MAP level increases effective October 1, 2023, and the potential decrease to the household’s CalFresh benefits as a result of the increase to their income. The CWD must begin sending the TEMP 2250 to all CalWORKs recipients as soon as administratively possible but no later than September 1, 2023. The CWD must also send the adequate notice of action (NOA) message, TM44-315N (07/23), to CalWORKs recipients providing information specific to their AU’s cash aid amount.

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all new CalWORKs applicants who apply for aid between August 2023 through October 2023, to ensure that they are informed of the October 1, 2023, grant increase.

FORMS AND NOTICES OF ACTION

TEMP 2250 (08/23) – State Law Changes the Maximum Aid Payment Levels for Cash Aid Recipients – The CWD must send this form to all CalWORKs AUs to inform them of MAP level changes. This is a required form with no substitutes permitted.

TM44-315N (07/23) – NOA Message – Grant Increase/Law Change – The CWD must use this NOA message when CalWORKs recipients’ grants will increase due to the MAP change. Instructions for use of the NOA message are included on the TM44-315N. This message is required with no substitutes permitted to the language. The CWD must fill in case-specific information as instructed.

Required Form – No Substitutes Permitted

Both the TEMP 2250 and the TM44-315N are Required Forms – No Substitutes Permitted. Forms in this category are required forms that the CWD may not modify or restructure. However, overprinting or reformatting under the conditions outlined in Operations Manual Section 23-400.211, Overprinting Required Forms, and Section 23- 400.212, Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Modifications, is permitted.

UPDATED CHILD MAP CHARTS

The Child MAP charts are used in determining eligibility for participation in the Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. CDSS developed the Child MAP charts showing the Child MAP by region, AU size, and exempt/non-exempt AUs for single child and multi-child participation. The CWD uses figures in the Child MAP charts to determine if child support received on behalf of a child is greater than the amount of aid the child is eligible for, as this is one criterion required for participation in the option.

The attached Child MAP charts have been updated to reflect the statewide MAP increase effective October 1, 2023. The CWD must compare the current amount of child support the child receives with the updated figures in the Child MAP charts to determine whether the participating child is still eligible for the Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. If the amount of child support the child receives is greater than the figure in the updated chart, then the child is still eligible. In accordance with MPP Section 82-507.5, if the child support received for the child no longer exceeds the Child MAP figure, the CWD must not add the child back to the AU’s grant if it is not the SAR 7 or annual redetermination month for the AU.

The CWD may add the child back to the grant mid-period at the request of the parent/caretaker relative if the child support is no longer more than the amount the child would receive in cash aid. If, at the next SAR or annual redetermination, whichever occurs first, the child support is still below the Child MAP figure and the parent/caretaker relative has not already made the request, the CWD must add the child back to the AU’s grant.

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COPIES AND TRANSLATIONS

Forms referenced in this letter are available on the CDSS Forms/Brochures webpage. When CDSS completes all translations of a form, they are posted on the Translated Forms and Publications webpage. When made available by CDSS, forms translated into an individual’s preferred language must be provided to the individual pursuant to Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) Section 21-115.2. For questions on translated materials, please contact Language Services at (916) 651-8876. If translations are not available, recipients who have elected to receive materials in languages other than English should be sent the English version of the form or notice along with the GEN 1365-Notice of Language Services and a local contact number. Per Government Code Section 7290, et seq., the CWD must ensure that effective bilingual services are provided. This requirement may be met through utilization of paid interpreters, qualified bilingual employees, and qualified employees of other agencies or community resources. These services must be provided, free of charge, to the applicant/recipient. If CDSS does not provide translations of a form, it is the county’s responsibility to read and interpret the form if an applicant or recipient requests it. Additionally, the CWD must provide auxiliary aids and services to persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, or persons with impaired speech, vision, or manual skills, where applicable. More information regarding provisions for services to applicants and recipients who have limited English proficiency or who have disabilities can be found in MPP Section 21-115 and ACL 19-45.

CLAIMING INSTRUCTIONS

Impacted claims reflecting the appropriate estimated sharing ratios as a result of this MAP increase will be released in a forthcoming County Fiscal Letter.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the CalWORKs Early Engagement & Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By

ALEXIS FERNÀNDEZ GARCIA Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

Attachments

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ATTACHMENT

CALWORKS PAYMENT STANDARDS CHART Effective October 1, 2023

These charts reflect a 3.6 percent increase to MAP levels as a result of Assembly Bill 120 (Chapter 43, Statutes of 2023)

Region 1, Exempt MAP Person(s) on aid

Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $779 $807 $28 2 $1,000 $1,036 $36 3 $1,264 $1,310 $46 4 $1,519 $1,574 $55 5 $1,780 $1,844 $64 6 $2,043 $2,117 $74 7 $2,305 $2,388 $83 8 $2,569 $2,661 $92 9 $2,828 $2,930 $102 10 or more $3,094 $3,205 $111

Region 1, Non-Exempt MAP Person(s) on aid

Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $707 $732 $25 2 $895 $927 $32 3 $1,130 $1,171 $41 4 $1,363 $1,412 $49 5 $1,597 $1,654 $57 6 $1,830 $1,896 $66 7 $2,065 $2,139 $74 8 $2,299 $2,382 $83 9 $2,532 $2,623 $91 10 or more $2,767 $2,867 $100

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All County Letter No. 23-74 Page Six Region 2, Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $741 $768 $27 2 $950 $984 $34 3 $1,201 $1,244 $43 4 $1,442 $1,494 $52 5 $1,692 $1,753 $61 6 $1,942 $2,012 $70 7 $2,188 $2,267 $79 8 $2,441 $2,529 $88 9 $2,686 $2,783 $97 10 or more $2,939 $3,045 $106 Region 2, Non-Exempt Person(s) on aid Old MAP New MAP Increase in MAP 1 $669 $693 $24 2 $850 $881 $31 3 $1,073 $1,112 $39 4 $1,295 $1,342 $47 5 $1,518 $1,573 $55 6 $1,740 $1,803 $63 7 $1,962 $2,033 $71 8 $2,185 $2,264 $79 9 $2,407 $2,494 $87 10 or more $2,628 $2,723 $95 Region 1 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 Counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2023

Single Child Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

2 For a child in this AU size to participate, the adult(s) cannot be aided. The remaining AU member must be a CalWORKs eligible step or half-sibling.

$229 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$429 Child MAP

$195 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$395 Child MAP

$216 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$416 Child MAP

$188 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$388 Child MAP

$274 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$474 Child MAP

$244 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$444 Child MAP

$260 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$460 Child MAP

$231 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$431 Child MAP

$264 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$464 Child MAP

$241 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$441 Child MAP

$250 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$450 Child MAP

$230 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$430 Child MAP

$270 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$470 Child MAP

$242 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$442 Child MAP

$259 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$459 Child MAP

$231 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$431 Child MAP

$273 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$473 Child MAP

$242 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$442 Child MAP

$259 Base Child MAP + 200 CS Disregard =$459 Child MAP

$230 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$430 Child MAP

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2023

Single Child Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

$271 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$471 Child MAP

$243 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$443 Child MAP

$255 Base Child MAP + 200 CS Disregard =$455 Child MAP

$230 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$430 Child MAP

$273 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$473 Child MAP

$243 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$443 Child MAP

$262 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$462 Child MAP

$231 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$431 Child MAP

$269 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$469 Child MAP

$241 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$441 Child MAP

$254 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard = $454 Child MAP

$230 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$430 Child MAP

$275 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$475 Child MAP

$244 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$444 Child MAP

$262 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$462 Child MAP

$229 Base Child MAP +200 CS Disregard =$429 Child MAP

Example 1, the child resides in Region 1. The AU size would be 3 with the child included. It is a non-exempt AU so the base Child MAP for the child is $244.00, adding the $200.00 child support “passthrough” or “disregard”, the total child MAP is $444.00. The child receives $450.00 in child support. Therefore, the child can participate if they meet the other required conditions because they receive more than $444.00 in child support.

Example 2, same scenario as above except the child receives only $350.00 in child support. The child cannot participate because the child support is less than the $444.00 child MAP.

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2023

Multiple Children Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option

Multi-child opt-in to Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option is not available for an AU size of two. At least one CalWORKs aided child must be in the AU

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

3 For a child in this AU size to participate, the adult(s) cannot be aided. The remaining AU member must be a CalWORKs eligible step or half-sibling.

Child 1 $274 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$474 Child MAP

Child 2 $229 Child MAP

Child 1 $244 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$444 Child MAP

Child 2 $195 Child MAP

Child 1 $260 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$460 Child MAP

Child 2 $216 Child MAP

Child 1 $231 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$431 Child MAP

Child 2 $188 Child MAP

4 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of two children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $264 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$464 Child MAP

Child 2 $274 Child MAP

Child 3 $229 Child MAP

Child 1 $241 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$441 Child MAP

Child 2 $244 Child MAP

Child 3 $195 Child MAP

Child 1 $250 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$450 Child MAP

Child 2 $260 Child MAP

Child 3 $216 Child MAP

Child 1 $230 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$430 Child MAP

Child 2 $231 Child MAP

Child 3 $188 Child MAP

5 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of three children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $270 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$470 Child MAP

Child 2 $264 Child MAP

Child 3 $274 Child MAP

Child 4 $229 Child MAP

Child 1 $242 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$442 Child MAP

Child 2 $241 Child MAP

Child 3 $244 Child MAP

Child 4 $195 Child MAP

Child 1 $259 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$459 Child MAP

Child 2 $250 Child MAP

Child 3 $260 Child MAP

Child 4 $216 Child MAP

Child 1 $231 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$431 Child MAP

Child 2 $230 Child MAP

Child 3 $231 Child MAP

Child 4 $188 Child MAP

6 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of four children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $273 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$473 Child MAP

Child 2 $270 Child MAP

Child 3 $264 Child MAP

Child 4 $274 Child MAP

Child 5 $229 Child MAP

Child 1 $242 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$442 Child MAP

Child 2 $242 Child MAP

Child 3 $241 Child MAP

Child 4 $244 Child MAP

Child 5 $195 Child MAP

Child 1 $259 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$459 Child MAP

Child 2 $259 Child MAP

Child 3 $250 Child MAP

Child 4 $260 Child MAP

Child 5 $216 Child MAP

Child 1 $230 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$430 Child MAP

Child 2 $231 Child MAP

Child 3 $230 Child MAP

Child 4 $231 Child MAP

Child 5 $188 Child MAP

7 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of five children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $271 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$471 Child MAP

Child 2 $273 Child MAP

Child 3 $270 Child MAP

Child 1 $243 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$443 Child MAP

Child 2 $242 Child MAP

Child 3 $242 Child MAP

Child 1 $255 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$455 Child MAP

Child 2 $259 Child MAP

Child 3 $259 Child MAP

Child 1 $230 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$430 Child MAP

Child 2 $230 Child MAP

Child 3 $231 Child MAP

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2023

Multiple Children Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option

Multi-child opt-in to Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option is not available for an AU size of two. At least one CalWORKs aided child must be in the AU

Assistance Unit (AU) Size Region 1 Exempt Region 1 Non-Exempt Region 2 Exempt Region 2 Non-Exempt

Child 4 $264 Child MAP

Child 5 $274 Child MAP

Child 6 $229 Child MAP

Child 4 $241 Child MAP

Child 5 $244 Child MAP

Child 6 $195 Child MAP

Child 4 $250 Child MAP

Child 5 $260 Child MAP

Child 6 $216 Child MAP

Child 4 $230 Child MAP

Child 5 $231 Child MAP

Child 6 $188 Child MAP

8 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of six children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $273 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$473 Child MAP

Child 2 $271 Child MAP

Child 3 $273 Child MAP

Child 4 $270 Child MAP

Child 5 $264 Child MAP

Child 6 $274 Child MAP

Child 7 $229 Child MAP

Child 1 $243 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$443 Child MAP

Child 2 $243 Child MAP

Child 3 $242 Child MAP

Child 4 $242 Child MAP

Child 5 $241 Child MAP

Child 6 $244 Child MAP

Child 7 $195 Child MAP

Child 1 $262 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$462 Child MAP

Child 2 $255 Child MAP

Child 3 $259 Child MAP

Child 4 $259 Child MAP

Child 5 $250 Child MAP

Child 6 $260 Child MAP

Child 7 $216 Child MAP

Child 1 $231 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$431 Child MAP

Child 2 $230 Child MAP

Child 3 $230 Child MAP

Child 4 $231 Child MAP

Child 5 $230 Child MAP

Child 6 $231 Child MAP

Child 7 $188 Child MAP

9 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of seven children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $269 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$469 Child MAP

Child 2 $273 Child MAP

Child 3 $271 Child MAP

Child 4 $273 Child MAP

Child 5 $270 Child MAP

Child 6 $264 Child MAP

Child 7 $274 Child MAP

Child 8 $229 Child MAP

Child 1 $241 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$441 Child MAP

Child 2 $243 Child MAP

Child 3 $243 Child MAP

Child 4 $242 Child MAP

Child 5 $242 Child MAP

Child 6 $241 Child MAP

Child 7 $244 Child MAP

Child 8 $195 Child MAP

Child 1 $254 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$454 Child MAP

Child 2 $262 Child MAP

Child 3 $255 Child MAP

Child 4 $259 Child MAP

Child 5 $259 Child MAP

Child 6 $250 Child MAP

Child 7 $260 Child MAP

Child 8 $216 Child MAP

Child 1 $230 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$430 Child MAP

Child 2 $231 Child MAP

Child 3 $230 Child MAP

Child 4 $230 Child MAP

Child 5 $231 Child MAP

Child 6 $230 Child MAP

Child 7 $231 Child MAP

Child 8 $188 Child MAP

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Child Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Chart Effective October 1, 2023

Multiple Children Participating in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option

Multi-child opt-in to Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option is not available for an AU size of two. At least one CalWORKs aided child must be in the AU

10 If adult(s) are aided only a maximum of eight children can opt into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option. There must be at least one eligible CalWORKs aided child in the AU

Child 1 $274 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$475 Child MAP

Child 2 $269 Child MAP

Child 3 $273 Child MAP

Child 4 $271 Child MAP

Child 5 $273 Child MAP

Child 6 $270 Child MAP

Child 7 $264 Child MAP

Child 8 $274 Child MAP

Child 9 $229 Child MAP

Child 1 $244 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$444 Child MAP

Child 2 $241 Child MAP

Child 3 $243 Child MAP

Child 4 $243 Child MAP

Child 5 $242 Child MAP

Child 6 $242 Child MAP

Child 7 $241 Child MAP

Child 8 $244 Child MAP

Child 9 $195 Child MAP

Child 1 $262 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$462 Child MAP

Child 2 $259 Child MAP

Child 3 $262 Child MAP

Child 4 $255 Child MAP

Child 5 $259 Child MAP

Child 6 $259 Child MAP

Child 7 $250 Child MAP

Child 8 $260 Child MAP

Child 9 $216 Child MAP

Child 1 $229 Base Child MAP

+200 CS Disregard

$429 Child MAP

Child 2 $230 Child MAP

Child 3 $231 Child MAP

Child 4 $230 Child MAP

Child 5 $230 Child MAP

Child 6 $231 Child MAP

Child 7 $230 Child MAP

Child 8 $231 Child MAP

Child 9 $188 Child MAP

Counties shall use the figures noted as “Child MAP” to determine if the amount of child support is greater than the amount the child would receive for CalWORKs when the parent/caretaker relative has requested to have more than one child participate in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option (Please note for simplicity the California Department of Social Services made the decision that income would not be a factor and a straight MAP would be used). If the amount of child support received is greater than the “Child MAP” for the child’s AU size with the child included, region and AU type, the child may participate in Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option if all other conditions are met. Counties and the parent/caretaker relative may use the child support received by each child to determine who to assign as child 1, child 2 etc., when the children are opting into Child Support in Lieu of CalWORKs Grant Option at the same time based on the amount of child support it takes to meet the eligibility threshold for the child in the AU size/type/region and assignment of child order (child 1, child 2 etc.).

(acl-24-37)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 24-37#

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May 31, 2024

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 24-37

The purpose of this All County Letter is to inform County Welfare Departments of an increase to the Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care and Income In-Kind levels effective July 1, 2024, for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance, and the Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program.

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California Health & Human Services Agency Department of Social Services, Kim Johnson Director, Gavin Newsom Governor, 744 P Street, Sacramento, Ca. 95814, www.cdss.ca.gov

May 31, 2024

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 24-37

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS

ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS

ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM BASIC STANDARD OF ADEQUATE CARE AND INCOME IN-KIND LEVELS FOR CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS, REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND THE TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 11450, 11452, AND 11453; MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SECTIONS 69-201.4, 69-301, AND 70-105; ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 23-48

The purpose of this All County Letter (ACL) is to inform County Welfare Departments (CWD) of a 4.32 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care (MBSAC) and Income In-Kind (IIK) levels effective July 1, 2024, for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), and the Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP).

The Welfare and Institutions Code (W&IC) Section 11453 requires CalWORKs MBSAC levels to be adjusted annually to reflect any increases or decreases in the cost of living.

The new MBSAC levels provided via this letter are to be used in determining applicant financial eligibility for families that apply for CalWORKs on or after July 1, 2024. The new CalWORKs MBSAC Payment Standards chart for Regions 1 and 2 is attached to this ACL to assist in implementing these changes. The new IIK levels are included in this chart as these amounts also increased because of the MBSAC COLA.

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All County Letter No. 24-37 Page Two

The Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS) will be updated to reflect the new MBSAC and IIK levels. If the SAWS is unable to implement the new MBSAC level by July 1, 2024, the CWD must review and correct any applications denied on or after July 1, 2024, if the sole reason for denial was failure to pass the applicant financial eligibility income test due to the MBSAC or IIK amounts used.

For existing recipients, the MBSAC COLA change is a county-initiated mid-period action; therefore, the new IIK amounts must be used prospectively as soon as timely and adequate notice can be provided.

REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIM’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The instructions provided in this letter also apply to RCA/ECA and TCVAP applicants and recipients. The RCA, ECA, and TCVAP cash assistance programs follow CalWORKs administrative rules with limited exceptions. Pursuant to MPP Section 69- 201.4, CalWORKs regulations apply to financial eligibility and payments for the RCA program, unless specifically superseded by RCA regulations. Unless otherwise provided, ECA and TCVAP recipients must be provided cash assistance under the same conditions and to the same extent as the RCA program per MPP Sections 69-301 and 70-105, respectively.

CONTACTS

If you have questions or need additional information regarding this ACL, please contact the following California Department of Social Services representatives:

For CalWORKs, contact the Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov.

For RCA, ECA, or TCVAP, contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov.

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By

ALEXIS FERNÁNDEZ GARCIA Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

Attachment

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All County Letter No. 24-37 Page Three ATTACHMENT A MBSAC Payment Standards July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 Region 1 Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 California Needs Index (CNI) 4.32% Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $899 408 86 223 68 2 $1,476 541 99 477 132 3 $1,829 593 102 611 197 4 $2,170 624 107 755 263 5 $2,476 624 107 916 335 6 $2,785 624 107 1,059 401 7 $3,061 624 107 1,181 468 8 $3,331 624 107 1,288 520 9 $3,614 624 107 1,418 598 10 $3,922 624 107 1,534 655 More than 10 Add $35 for each extra person Region 2 FY 2024-25 CNI 4.32% Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $853 391 86 223 68 2 $1,401 516 99 477 132 3 $1,736 565 102 611 197 4 $2,063 593 107 755 263 5 $2,360 593 107 916 335 6 $2,650 593 107 1,059 401 7 $2,903 593 107 1,181 468 8 $3,171 593 107 1,288 520 9 $3,427 593 107 1,418 598 10 $3,730 593 107 1,534 655 More than 10 Add $35 for each extra person

(acl-25-37)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 25-37#

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May 30, 2025

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 25-37

The purpose of this All County Letter is to inform County Health and Human Service Agencies of the 1.61 percent increase to the vehicle value limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs, effective July 1, 2025.

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May 30, 2025

ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 25-37

TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES

The purpose of this letter is to inform all County Health and Human Service Agencies (HHSA) of the 1.61 percent increase to the vehicle value limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs (TCVAP), effective July 1, 2025. The W&IC Sections 11155 and 11257 require the CalWORKs program to adjust the maximum vehicle limit in accordance with the United States (U.S.) Transportation Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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All County Letter No. 25-37 Page Two

VEHICLE’S VALUE INCREASE

Effective July 1, 2025, the maximum value allowed for non-exempt vehicles will increase by 1.61 percent, per the increase reflected in the CPI-U. The new maximum non-exempt vehicle value limit will be $33,499. The equity value for each motor vehicle in excess of $33,499 will be counted towards the maximum asset limit for CalWORKs applicants and recipients.

Future increase to the maximum CalWORKs non-exempt vehicle value limit will occur annually on July 1, if there is an increase to the CPI-U.

REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE/ ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

These implementation instructions for the vehicle maximum allowed non-exempt value increase must also apply to RCA/ECA and TCVAP applicants and recipients.

The RCA, ECA, and TCVAP Cash Assistance programs follow CalWORKs administrative rules with certain exceptions. Pursuant to MPP Section 69-201.4, CalWORKs program regulations apply to financial eligibility and payments for the RCA program, unless specifically superseded by RCA regulations. Unless otherwise provided, ECA and TCVAP Cash Assistance recipients must be provided cash assistance under the same conditions and to the same extent as the RCA program per MPP Sections 69-301 and 70-105, respectively.

AUTOMATION

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) will perform the necessary automation to increase the vehicle value limit based on the CPI-U increase.

CONTACTS

If you have any questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this letter, contact the Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov.

For RCA, ECA, and TCVAP programs, contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov.

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By:

ALEXIS FERNÁNDEZ GARCIA Deputy Director Family Engagement & Empowerment Division

(acl-25-65)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 25-65#

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September 22, 2025 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 25-65 The purpose of this All County Letter is to inform County Health and Human Services Agencies (HHSA) of the 3.42 percent increase to the maximum resource limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs, effective January 1, 2026.

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September 22, 2025 ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 25-65 TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES ALL COUNTY REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE CONTACTS ALL TCVAP COUNTY COORDINATORS SUBJECT: MAXIMUM RESOURCE LIMIT INCREASE FOR FAMILIES: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS, REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS REFERENCE: WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTION 11155 AND WIC SECTION 11257; MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (MPP) SECTION 42-205.1, MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (MPP) SECTION 42-207.1,MPP SECTION 42-213.2, MPP SECTION 42-712.44, MPP SECTION 44-101(f), MPP SECTION 69-201.4, MPP SECTION 69-301, AND MPP SECTION 70-105; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 24-54 The purpose of this letter is to inform County Health and Human Services Agencies (HHSA) of the 3.42 percent increase to the maximum resource limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs (TCVAP), effective January 1, 2026. The Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 11155 and 11257 require CalWORKs to adjust the maximum resource limit in accordance with the California Necessities Index (CNI) each fiscal year. MAXIMUM ASSET LIMIT INCREASE Effective January 1, 2026, the maximum resource limit will increase by 3.42 percent, based on the CNI for the most recent fiscal year. The new maximum resource limit for CalWORKs

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All County Letter No. 25-65 Page Two

applicants and recipients will be $12,552, or $18,829 for families that include at least one member who is 60 years of age or older or disabled.

Disability Definition

For the purpose of this letter, family qualifies for the higher resource limit if any family member receives disability-based unearned income (MPP 44-101(f)) or is exempt from participating in welfare-to-work requirements due to a disability pursuant to MPP Section 42-712.44.

Disability-based unearned income includes the following:

• State Disability Insurance benefits • Private Disability Insurance benefits • Temporary Worker’s Compensation Benefits • Social Security Disability Benefits • Veterans Disability Compensation Benefits

The disability must be expected to last at least 30 days, and the disability must significantly limit the person’s ability to work regularly or take part in welfare-to-work activities.

CALWORKS PROPERTY VERIFICATIONS

Families applying for or receiving CalWORKs must report Real and Personal Property. County HHSAs must request appropriate documentation of these resources to verify the family meets the maximum resource limit and is eligible for CalWORKs in accordance with MPP Section 42-205.1. Money held in a checking, savings or digital account in an individual family member’s name is considered property and is counted towards the family’s maximum resource limit per MPP Section 42-207.1. Digital accounts similar to Cash App or PayPal are to be treated the same as conventional banking. The amount held in these accounts must be treated as a resource and verification must be requested.

An example of a document that provides sufficient information is a bank or account statement that meets the following requirements:

• Name of the account holder • Name of financial institution • Account number • Account balance and activity

CALWORKS RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS

Rules regarding restricted accounts remain unchanged. For guidance on restricted accounts, please see MPP Section 42-213.2.

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All County Letter No. 25-65 Page Three REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA), ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE (ECA), AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCVAP) The instructions provided in this letter also apply to RCA, ECA, and TCVAP applicants and recipients. The RCA, ECA, and TCVAP cash assistance programs follow CalWORKs administrative rules with limited exceptions. Pursuant to MPP Section 69-201.4, CalWORKs regulations apply to financial eligibility and payments for the RCA program, unless specifically superseded by RCA regulations. Unless otherwise provided, ECA and TCVAP recipients must be provided cash assistance under the same conditions and to the same extent as the RCA program per MPP Sections 69-301 and 70-105, respectively. NOTICE OF ACTION (NOA) MESSAGE M44-316C (08/22) – No change/mid-period report of property County HHSAs are reminded to utilize NOA Message M44-316C to notify families of the resource limits and to inform families that information reported about resources during mid- period has resulted in no change to their benefit amount. The NOA Message was revised in 2022 to allow counties to update the resource limits without having to create a new NOA Message with every increase. AUTOMATION The California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) will perform the necessary automation for the maximum resource limit increase which takes effect on January 1, 2026. CONTACTS If you have any questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this letter, contact the Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov For questions regarding RCA and ECA, please contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov. For questions regarding TCVAP, please contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at TCVAP@dss.ca.gov. Sincerely, Original Document Signed By: ALEXIS FERNÁNDEZ GARCIA Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

(acl-26-38)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 26-38#

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June 10, 2026 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 26-38 The purpose of this All County Letter is to inform all County Health and Human Service Agencies of the 0.38 percent increase to the vehicle value limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs, effective July 1, 2026.

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June 10, 2026 ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 26-38 TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES SUBJECT: CHANGES TO VEHICLE VALUE LIMITS FOR FAMILIES IN THE CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS, REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REFERENCE: SENATE BILL (SB) 80 (CHAPTER 440, STATUTES OF 2019); WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTION 11155 AND WIC SECTION 11257; MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (MPP) SECTION 42-207, MPP SECTION 42- 215.4, MPP SECTION 69-201.4, MPP SECTION 69-301 AND MPP SECTION 70-105; ALL COUNTY INFORMATION NOTICE (ACIN) I-42-23; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 13-111, ACL NO. 18- 76, ACL NO. 19-67 AND ACL NO. 25-37 The purpose of this letter is to inform all County Health and Human Service Agencies (HHSAs) of the 0.38 percent increase to the vehicle value limit for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), and Trafficking and Crime and Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) programs, effective July 1, 2026.

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All County Letter No. 26-38 Page Two VEHICLE’S VALUE INCREASE Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 11155 and 11257 require the CalWORKs program to adjust the maximum vehicle limit in accordance with the United States (U.S.) Transportation Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Effective July 1, 2026, the maximum value allowed for non-exempt vehicles will increase by 0.38 percent, per the increase reflected in the CPI-U. The new maximum non-exempt vehicle value limit will be $33,626. The equity value for each motor vehicle more than $33,626 will be counted towards the maximum asset limit for CalWORKs applicants and recipients. Future increases to the maximum CalWORKs non-exempt vehicle value limit will occur annually on July 1, if there is an increase to the CPI-U. USE OF THE CW 80 FORM The Self-Certification Form for Motor Vehicles (CW) 80 is a required form that allows CalWORKs applicants and recipients to self-certify their vehicle’s fair market value (FMV) and any encumbrances on the vehicle. The CW 80 helps counties determine whether the value of a motor vehicle is exempt from the vehicle limit. The CW 80 also helps the counties determine the equity value of the motor vehicle. If the equity value of the vehicle exceeds the annual equity value limit, then the excess must be counted toward the family’s CalWORKs resource limit. A complete CW 80 must be saved in the case file for every vehicle reported by the family. For additional information, please reference All County Information Notices (ACIN) I-42-23 and All County Letter (ACL) 13- 111. REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The RCA, ECA, and TCVAP cash assistance programs follow CalWORKs administrative rules with certain exceptions. Pursuant to MPP Section 69-201.4, CalWORKs program regulations apply to financial eligibility and payments for the RCA program, unless specifically superseded by RCA regulations. Unless otherwise provided, ECA program and TCVAP recipients must be provided cash assistance under the same conditions and to the same extent as the RCA program per MPP Sections 69-301 and 70-105, respectively. These implementation instructions for the vehicle maximum allowed non-exempt value increase must also apply to RCA program, ECA program, and TCVAP applicants and recipients.

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All County Letter No. 26-38 Page Three AUTOMATION Effective July 1, 2026, the California Statewide Automated Welfare System will perform the necessary automation to increase the vehicle value limit based on the CPI-U increase. CONTACTS If you have any questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this letter, contact the Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov. For the RCA and ECA programs, please contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov. For TCVAP, please contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at TCVAP@dss.ca.gov. Sincerely, Original Document Signed By: ALEXIS FERNÁNDEZ GARCIA Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

(acl-26-39)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 26-39#

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June 12, 2026 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 26-39 The purpose of this All County Letter is to inform County Health and Human Services Agencies of an increase to the Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care and Income In-Kind levels effective July 1, 2026, for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance, and the Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program.

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June 12, 2026 ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 26-39 TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL CALFRESH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ALL COUNTY REFUGEE COORDINATORS ALL COUNTY CONSORTIA REPRESENTATIVES ALL COUNTY REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE CONTACTS ALL TCVAP COUNTY COORDINATORS SUBJECT: COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM BASIC STANDARD OF ADEQUATE CARE AND INCOME IN-KIND LEVELS FOR CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS, REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND THE TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REFERENCE: WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) SECTIONS 14500, 11452, AND 11453; MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (MPP) SECTIONS 69-201.4, 69-301, AND 70-105; ALL COUNTY LETTER (ACL) NO. 25-36 The purpose of this All County Letter (ACL) is to inform County Health and Human Service Agencies (HHSAs) of a 3.59 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care (MBSAC) and Income In-Kind (IIK) levels effective July 1, 2026, for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), and the Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP). Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 11453 requires CalWORKs MBSAC levels to be adjusted annually to reflect any increases or decreases in the cost of living. The new MBSAC levels provided via this letter are to be used in determining applicant financial eligibility for families that apply for CalWORKs on or after July 1, 2026.

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All County Letter No. 26-39 Page Two The new CalWORKs MBSAC Payment Standards chart for Regions 1 and 2 is attached to this ACL to assist in implementing these changes. The new IIK levels are included in this chart as these amounts also increased because of the MBSAC COLA. The California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) will be updated to reflect the new MBSAC and IIK levels. If CalSAWS is unable to implement the new MBSAC level by July 1, 2026, then the HHSAs must review and correct any applications denied on or after July 1, 2026, if the sole reason for denial was failure to pass the applicant financial eligibility income test due to the MBSAC or IIK amounts used. For existing recipients, the MBSAC COLA change is a county-initiated mid-period action; therefore, the new IIK amounts must be used prospectively as soon as timely and adequate notice can be provided. REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The instructions provided in this letter also apply to RCA program, ECA program and TCVAP applicants and recipients. The RCA, ECA, and TCVAP cash assistance programs follow CalWORKs administrative rules with limited exceptions. Pursuant to MPP Section 69-201.4, CalWORKs regulations apply to financial eligibility and payments for the RCA program, unless specifically superseded by RCA regulations. Except otherwise provided, ECA program and TCVAP cash assistance recipients must be provided cash assistance under the same conditions and to the same extent as the RCA program per MPP Sections 69-301 and 70-105, respectively. CONTACTS If you have questions or need additional information regarding this ACL, please contact the following California Department of Social Services representatives: For CalWORKs, contact the Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov. For RCA and ECA, contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov. For TCVAP, contact TCVAP@dss.ca.gov. Sincerely, Original Document Signed By ALEXIS FERNÁNDEZ GARCIA Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division Attachment

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All County Letter No. 26-39 Page Three ATTACHMENT A MBSAC Payment Standards July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 Region 1 Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 California Needs Index (CNI) 3.59% Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $963 437 92 239 73 2 $1,581 580 106 511 142 3 $1,960 635 109 655 211 4 $2,325 668 115 809 282 5 $2,653 668 115 981 358 6 $2,983 668 115 1,134 430 7 $3,280 668 115 1,265 501 8 $3,569 668 115 1,380 557 9 $3,872 668 115 1,519 640 10 $4,202 668 115 1,643 701 More than 10 Add $37 for each extra person Region 2 FY 2026-27 CNI 3.59% Assistance Unit Size MBSAC Housing Utilities Food Clothing 1 $914 419 92 239 73 2 $1,501 553 106 511 142 3 $1,859 605 109 655 211 4 $2,211 635 115 809 282 5 $2,529 635 115 981 358 6 $2,839 635 115 1,134 430 7 $3,110 635 115 1,265 501 8 $3,397 635 115 1,380 557 9 $3,671 635 115 1,519 640 10 $3,997 635 115 1,643 701 More than 10 Add $37 for each extra person

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(acl-18-66)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 18-66#

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(acl-18-124)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 18-124#

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(acl-19-47)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 19-47#

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(acl-19-73)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 19-73#

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(acl-21-87)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 21-87#

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(acl-23-47)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 23-47#

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(acl-23-71)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 23-71#

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(acl-23-74)California Department of Social Services: All County Letter No. 23-74#