44-302 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER
.1 Payment by Direct Deposit
Notwithstanding Section 25-301, direct deposit of assistance payments must be made available to CalWORKs recipients in all counties that offer a program of direct payroll deposit to some or all of their employees.
.11 The CWD shall notify recipients of the option to receive benefits by direct deposit at the time of application or redetermination.
.12 The recipient can request at anytime to receive direct deposit.
.13 The recipient shall be eligible for direct deposit for the duration they are on aid.
.2 Payment by Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)
Pursuant to Section 16-001.3, counties may elect to use the EBT system to issue cash benefits.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 10553, 10554, and 11006.2, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 10072 and 11006.2, Welfare and Institutions Code.
STANDARDS OF ASSISTANCE