November 30, 2011
ALL COUNTY LETTER NO. 11-78
TO: ALL COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS
ALL COUNTY CALFRESH COORDINATORS
ALL COUNTY CALWORKS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS
ALL COUNTY WELFARE TO WORK COORDINATORS
ALL COUNTY CONSORTIUM PROJECT MANAGERS
ALL COUNTY CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGERS
SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO
KIDS: EXTENDING BENEFITS TO NON-MINOR DEPENDENTS
REFERENCE: ASSEMBLY BILL 12 (CHAPTER 559, STATUTES OF 2010);
WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS (W&I) CODE SECTIONS 11253,
11253.3, 11403, and 11454.5; ALL COUNTY INFORMATION
NOTICE I-40-11; ALL COUNTY LETTER 11-36, 11-61, and 11-69
The purpose of this letter is to inform county welfare departments (CWDs) of changes
to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program
pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 12 (Chapter 559, Statutes of 2010). The statutory
changes add a new category of youth hereafter referred to as Non-Minor Dependents
(NMDs) eligible to receive CalWORKs benefits up to age 20. Contingent upon
legislative approval, the age limit for the receipt of benefits for NMDs will be extended to
age 21. This letter includes instructions to be used in the implementation of extending
CalWORKs benefits to NMDs.
AB 12 directs the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to implement the
statute initially through an All County Letter (ACL), followed by regulations to be
developed by July 1, 2012. These CalWORKs changes created by AB 12 go into effect
on January 1, 2012, and will be phased in over a three year period.
REASON FOR THIS TRANSMITTAL
[X] State Law Change
[ ] Federal Law or Regulation
Change
[ ] Court Order
[ ] Clarification Requested by
One or More Counties
[ ] Initiated by CDSS
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BACKGROUND
Currently, dependent children placed with relatives who are not eligible to receive
federal or state foster care payments but are still eligible for foster care services, may
qualify for CalWORKs benefits until age 18. Benefits (for all children) continue if the
child is enrolled full time in high school, a vocational or technical training program and
will graduate before reaching age 19.
AB 12 established a new category of NMDs eligible to receive extended CalWORKs
benefits. An NMD is defined as a current dependent child or ward of the juvenile court
who is 18, but less than 21 years of age; is in foster care under the responsibility of the
CWD or county probation department; and is participating in a transitional independent
living case plan.
CalWORKs ELIGIBILITY WORKER (EW) RESPONSIBILITIES
Under AB 12, the NMD is only required to meet at least one of the five AB 12 eligibility
conditions, agree and adhere to the Mutual Agreement (Share of Cost 162), and
cooperate with the six-month review hearings/certification. Program requirements for
the NMD will be managed by the children's services case manager. Once the children's
services case manager has determined the NMD is meeting program requirements, the
children's services case manager will provide documentation of eligibility to the
CalWORKs EW, who will then issue the CalWORKs payment. Continuing
documentation of eligibility by the children's services case manager will occur every six
months.
Upon receiving initial documentation of the NMD's eligibility for extended CalWORKs
benefits from the children's services case manager, the CalWORKs EW will complete
an intraprogram transfer, assign the NMD a new case number and aid code, and place
the NMD in his/her own assistance unit (AU).
ELIGIBILITY
In order to remain eligible for extended CalWORKs benefits, NMDs must be living with
an approved relative caregiver (as determined by the children's services case manager)
who is not eligible for federal or state foster care payments. NMDs may live with needy
or non-needy caretaker relatives. Caretaker relatives will not be eligible for CalWORKs
if the NMD is the only "eligible child." NMDs living with non-related guardians, where
guardianship was established through the probate court (and not through dependency)
are not eligible for extended benefits, pursuant to the terms of W&I Code Sections
11405(e).
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Additionally, the NMD must sign a Mutual Agreement form that they are voluntarily
consenting to remain in foster care as a court dependent. The NMD is responsible for
reporting to the children's services case manager changes in placement or other
relevant changes in circumstances that may affect eligibility.
Eligible youth include those who:
Turn 18 in 2011 and are in foster care dependency on January 1, 2012; or
Turn 18 in 2012 or later and are in foster care dependency on January 1, 2012;
and
Are ineligible for either federal or state only foster care payments, but receive
CalWORKs.
Ineligible youth include those who:
Have terminated court dependency prior to January 1, 2012
Turn age 19 in 2011
Are married
Are in the military
Are incarcerated
Are in a non-related legal guardianship through the probate court.
In addition, the NMD must meet one of the following program requirements:
(1) Enrolled in and working towards completing high school or an equivalency
program,
(2) Enrolled at least half-time in post-secondary or vocational school, or enrolling
for the next available term,
(3) Participating in a program or activity that promotes or removes barriers to
employment,
(4) Employed at least 80 hours per month, or
(5) Is incapable of enrollment or participation in school or employment due to a
documented medical (physical, mental, or emotional) condition.
For additional information regarding these requirements, please see ACL 11-69, dated
October 13, 2011.
TIMEFRAMES
Starting January 1, 2012, the maximum age for eligibility benefits will be phased in as
follows:
Effective January 1, 2012, NMDs are eligible for payments up to 19 years of age.
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Effective January 1, 2013, the age limit is extended to up to 20 years of age for
an eligible NMD.
Effective January 1, 2014, the extension of benefits for a NMD up to 21 years of
age is contingent upon a funding appropriation by the state legislature.
MUTUAL AGREEMENT
Foster youth must sign a Mutual Agreement with the CWD to acknowledge they are
voluntarily agreeing to remain in foster care in supervised placements as court
dependents. The children's services case manager will be responsible for completing
the Mutual Agreement and providing a copy to the CalWORKs EW.
SIX-MONTH CERTIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY
The children's services case manager must also complete a Six-Month Certification of
Extended Foster Care Participation Form (Share of Cost 161) verifying that the NMD
intends to meet one or more of the five participation activities for extended foster care
during the next six-month period. The certification form will be provided to the EW to
continue eligibility for extended CalWORKs or Aid to Families with Dependent Children
(AFDC)-Foster Care (FC) benefits. This form must be provided by the end of the first
month of the next six-month certification period to avoid a disruption of benefits. In most
cases the certification should be updated at the same time the Transitional Independent
Living Plan (TILP) and case plan are updated for the case review hearing. CalWORKs
EWs are encouraged to develop a process within their counties to ensure that the
needs and requirements of NMDs are being addressed in a timely manner. For those
counties that continue to operate a Linkages program, this may be an appropriate unit
for these cases to be housed.
For additional information regarding the mutual agreement and six-month certification,
please see ACL 11-69, dated October 13, 2011.
CALWORKS REQUIREMENTS
NMDs are not subject to CalWORKs program rules, including Welfare-to-Work (WTW),
or reporting requirements. The NMD is only required to meet at least one of the five
conditions of eligibility established under AB 12, agree and adhere to the Mutual
Agreement, and to cooperate with the six-month review hearings/certification described
above. However, in situations resulting in overpayments (OPs), such as court delays or
late filing of paperwork, an overpayment may be assessed. Notices of Action (NOAs)
and corresponding OP budget computations will be provided under separate cover. As
a reminder, counties have the option to compromise the amount or suspend the
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collection of non-fraudulent OPs in the CalWORKs program when it is not cost-effective
to pursue them.
Each NMD will be in his or her own AU of one and will receive the same grant amount
as a non-exempt AU of one. Any statutory changes imposed on the CalWORKs grant
levels shall also be applied to the NMD's grant. Payments will be made directly to the
NMD. The 10-day timeframe for noticing NMDs regarding any changes in their grant
still apply.
PREGNANT OR PARENTING TEENS
All pregnant or parenting teens may establish their own CalWORKs case at age 18 if
otherwise eligible. NMDs have the option to remain a dependent as a NMD, or to
establish their own CalWORKs case. Teens who opt to remain in extended CalWORKs
as a NMD will continue to be subject to the rules established under AB 12 and will
receive cash aid for themselves only. Teens who opt to establish their own CalWORKs
case will then be subject to all of the program and reporting rules under the "regular"
CalWORKs program unless exempt, and will be eligible to receive benefits for both
themselves and their child. WTW requirements for pregnant and parenting teens who
do not have a high school diploma or GED may be found in ACL 11-36, dated April 21,
2011. Regular WTW requirements apply to those who have received their diploma or
GED. These teens/NMDs must continue to be informed of their possible continuing
eligibility options and responsibilities, including WTW program requirements and
sanctions.
OUT-OF-COUNTY
It is not uncommon for youth being served under the foster care program to reside
outside of the county of jurisdiction. The county of jurisdiction retains child welfare
services case management, and payment responsibility for NMDs regardless of what
county the NMD lives in. However, the county of residence may agree to provide
courtesy supervision for the children's services case manager.
CALFRESH BENEFITS
Although the NMD is in his or her own AU, the NMD is still considered to be a boarder in
the relative caretaker’s household for CalFresh purposes. If the CalFresh household
requests that the NMD be included in the household and is otherwise eligible for
CalFresh, the NMD's needs will be included in the determination of eligibility for
CalFresh benefits. A separate allotment will not be assessed for the NMD and placed
on his/her Electronic Benefit Transaction (EBT) card since as a boarder they may not
participate in the program independently of the household.
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MEDI-CAL BENEFITS
Medi-Cal eligibility for NMDs does not change. NMDs who continue to receive
CalWORKs will be eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal benefits with no share of cost under
the new aid code 4N (see below) provided they meet the requirements for Medi-Cal
eligibility under the Former Foster Care Children’s program. In order for a child to be
eligible under the Former Foster Care Children’s program, the child must be in foster
care under the responsibility of the State on his/her 18
th
birthday, be under 21 years of
age, and reside in the State.
AID CODE/FISCAL CLAIMING
Aid code 4N is being established for NMDs receiving extended CalWORKs cash aid.
Due to system complications, the creation of this aid code within the Medi-Cal Eligibility
Data System (MEDS) may not be available upon the January 1, 2012 implementation
date. Until aid code 4N is created in the MEDS system and available for use, counties
must manually track cases utilizing this aid code. Funding for extended benefits to
CalWORKs NMDs is 100 percent state general fund. Fiscal claiming instructions will be
provided in an upcoming County Fiscal Letter. For fiscal claiming questions, please
contact the Fiscal Systems Bureau at fiscal.systems@dss.ca.gov.
NEW AND REVISED FORMS AND NOAs
The Quarterly Report (QR) 2103 (11/11) form REMINDER FOR TEENS TURNING 18
YEARS OLD has been revised to include NMDs. Counties are to send the QR 2103 to
relative caretakers of aided teens 60 days before the teen turns 18 to inform them of
possible continuing eligibility options. The QR 2103 instructs relative caretakers to
provide the notice to teens that are approaching age 18. In addition, two new NOAs
have been created specifically for NMDs. NA 1269 (11/11) APPROVE NON-MINOR
DEPENDENT is to be used to approve extended CalWORKs cash aid to a NMD.
NA 1270 (11/11) DISCONTINUE NON-MINOR DEPENDENT is used to notify the NMD
that extended CalWORKs cash aid will be discontinued and the reason for the
discontinuance. The TEMP NA Back 9 is to be used with both new NOAs. CWDs
should begin using the attached form and NOAs by January 1, 2012.
CAMERA READY COPIES AND TRANSLATIONS
For a camera-ready copy in English, contact the Forms Management Unit at
fmudss@dss.ca.gov. If your office has internet access, you may obtain these forms from
the CDSS webpage a http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/FormsandPu_271.htm
.
When all translations are completed per Manual of Policies and Procedures Section 21-
115.2, including Spanish forms, they are posted on an on-going basis on our web site.
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Copies of the translated forms can be obtained at
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/FormsandPu_274.htm. For questions on
translated materials, please contact Language Services at (916) 651-8876. Until
translations are available, clients who have elected to receive Spanish, Russian,
Vietnamese, and written Chinese materials should be sent the GEN 1365 interpretation
informing notice with a local contact number.
This ACL is intended to provide a general overview and implementing instructions. A
Question and Answer ACL will follow to address the more complex scenarios
associated with the implementation of AB 12. If you have questions or need additional
information regarding this ACL, please contact Crystal Grant at (916) 653-5192 or the
CalWORKs Eligibility Bureau at (916) 654-1322.
Sincerely,
Original Document Signed By:
TODD R. BLAND
Deputy Director
Welfare to Work Division
Attachments
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
REMINDER FOR TEENS TURNING 18 YEARS OLD
Give this notice right away to your child who will be turning 18 years old within the next 60 days.
QR 2103 (11/11) REQUIRED FORM - SUBSTITUTE PERMITTED
If you are 18 years old and don't have children and/or are not pregnant
You can still get cash aid as part of your parent/caretaker's case after your 18th birthday ONLY if you:
Are a full-time student in high school, or in a
vocational or technical training program, and
are expected to finish school/program before
reaching 19 years old, or
Are a full-time student in high school, or in a
vocational or technical training program, and
have been or are considered disabled, and
meet the disability criteria pursuant to the
CalWORKs regulations, or
Call your county worker right away if you think you meet any of these situations. If you are eligible to stay on cash aid, you
may need to have a fingerprint and photo image taken by the county.
If you are 18 years old and have a child of your own and/or are pregnant
1. You can continue to get cash aid as part of your parent/caretaker's case after your 18th birthday ONLY if you:
Are a full-time student in high school, or in a
vocational or technical training program, and
are expected to finish school/program before
reaching 19 years old, or
Are a full-time student in high school, or in a
vocational or technical training program, and
have been or are considered disabled, and
meet the disability criteria pursuant to the
CalWORKs regulations, or
- OR -
2. You can choose to start your own case. Call your county worker right away if you want to start your own case.
Here are some things you need to know before starting your own case:
You do NOT have to move out of your
parent/caretaker's home to be in your
own case.
Your time limits for getting cash aid
will start.
As the head of your case, YOU must report all
changes to your county worker each Quarter.
If you are under your own case or are a part of your parent/caretaker's case, to be eligible to stay on cash aid, you may need
to have a fingerprint and photo image taken by the county. If you have questions about whether you should start your own
case, call the county welfare office or local legal services office.
Are a foster child living with an approved relative
and are completing high school or an equivalency
program, enrolling in post-secondary or vocational
school, participating in a program or activity that
promotes or removes barriers to employment,
employed at least 80 hours per month, or unable
to participate in school or employment due to a
documented medical condition.
Are a foster child living with an approved relative and
are completing high school or an equivalency
program, enrolling in post-secondary or vocational
school, participating in a program or activity that
promotes or removes barriers to employment,
employed at least 80 hours per month, or unable
to participate in school or employment due to a
documented medical condition.
If you start your own case, your parent or caretaker
may get less cash aid or if you are the only child their
cash aid may be stopped.
If the Maximum Family Grant (MFG) rule was applied
to your child while you were a dependent minor
parent, your child can be counted in your cash aid
payment when you are in your own case.
As of July 1, 2011, if you are pregnant and don’t have
other children, you will not be able to get cash aid
until your third trimester. If you were granted cash aid
prior to your third trimester before July 1, 2011, you
will be eligible to continue to receive aid.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COUNTY OF
NOTICE OF ACTION -
APPROVAL
Notice Date :
Case
Name :
Number :
Worker
Name :
Number :
Telephone:
Address :
Questions? Ask your Worker.
(ADDRESSEE)
State Hearing: If you think this action is wrong, you can
ask for a hearing. The back of this page tells how. Your
benefits may not be changed if you ask for a hearing
before this action takes place.
Rules: These rules apply. You may review them at your county
welfare office: WIC 11253, AB 12 (Chapter 559, Statutes of
2010).
NA 1269 (11/11) APPROVE NON-MINOR DEPENDENT - REQUIRED FORM - SUBSTITUTE PERMITTED
Page 1 of ____
The County has approved your cash aid. The cash aid payment for
your first month of aid is $______________.
Your first day of cash aid is ____________________.
The cash aid payment for your first month of aid is only for a part of a
month. It is for the time from your first day of cash aid, shown above,
through the end of the month. If nothing changes, your ongoing cash
aid amount will be $______________.
MM/DD/CCYY
If you ask for a hearing before an action on Cash Aid,
Medi-Cal, CalFresh (Food Stamps), or Child Care takes place:
Your Cash Aid or Medi-Cal will stay the same while you wait for a
hearing.
Your Child Care Services may stay the same while you wait for a
hearing.
Your CalFresh (Food Stamps) will stay the same until the hearing
or the end of your certification period, whichever is earlier.
If the hearing decision says we are right, you will owe us for any
extra Cash Aid, CalFresh (Food Stamps) or Child Care Services
you got. To let us lower or stop your benefits before the hearing,
check below:
Yes, lower or stop:
Cash Aid CalFresh (Food Stamps)
Child Care
While You Wait for a Hearing Decision for:
Welfare to Work:
You do not have to take part in the activities.
You may receive child care payments for employment and for
activities approved by the county before this notice.
If we told you your other supportive services payments will stop, you
will not get any more payments, even if you go to your activity.
If we told you we will pay your other supportive services, they will be
paid in the amount and in the way we told you in this notice.
To get those supportive services, you must go to the activity the
county told you to attend.
If the amount of supportive services the county pays while you
wait for a hearing decision is not enough to allow you to
participate, you can stop going to the activity.
OTHER INFORMATION
Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Members: The action on this notice may stop
you from getting services from your managed care health plan. You may wish
to contact your health plan membership services if you have questions.
Child and/or Medical Support: The local child support agency will help
collect support at no cost even if you are not on cash aid. If they now collect
support for you, they will keep doing so unless you tell them in writing to stop.
They will send you current support money collected but will keep past due
money collected that is owed to the county.
Family Planning: Your welfare office will give you information when you ask
for it.
Hearing File: If you ask for a hearing, the State Hearing Division will set up a
file. You have the right to see this file before your hearing and to get a copy of
the county's written position on your case at least two days before the hearing.
The state may give your hearing file to the Welfare Department and the U.S.
Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture. (W&I Code
Sections 10850 and 10950.)
TO ASK FOR A HEARING:
Fill out this page.
Make a copy of the front and back of this page for your records.
If you ask, your worker will get you a copy of this page.
Send or take this page to:
OR
Call toll free: 1-800-952-5253 or for hearing or speech impaired
who use TDD, 1-800-952-8349.
To Get Help: You can ask about your hearing rights or for a legal
aid referral at the toll-free state phone numbers listed above. You
may get free legal help at your local legal aid or welfare rights office.
If you do not want to go to the hearing alone, you can bring a
friend or someone with you.
HEARING REQUEST
I want a hearing due to an action by the Welfare Department
of ________________________________ County about my:
Cash Aid CalFresh (Food Stamps) Medi-Cal
Other (list)___________________________________________
Here's Why: ____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
If you need more space, check here and add a page.
I need the state to provide me with an interpreter at no cost to me.
(A relative or friend cannot interpret for you at the hearing.)
My language or dialect is: ____________________________
NAME OF PERSON WHOSE BENEFITS WERE DENIED, CHANGED OR STOPPED
BIRTH DATE PHONE NUMBER
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
SIGNATURE DATE
NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM PHONE NUMBER
I want the person named below to represent me at this
hearing. I give my permission for this person to see my
records or go to the hearing for me. (This person can be
a
friend or relative but cannot interpret for you.)
NAME PHONE NUMBER
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
TEMP NA BACK 9 (TEMPORARILY REPLACES NA BACK 9, NA BACK 8 AND EP 5) (REVISED 9/2011) - REQUIRED FORM - NO SUBSTITUTE PERMITTED
YOUR HEARING RIGHTS
You have the right to ask for a hearing if you disagree with
any county action. You have only 90 days to ask for a
hearing. The 90 days started the day after the county gave or
mailed you this notice. If you have good cause as to why
you were not able to file for a hearing within the 90 days, you
may still file for a hearing. If you provide good cause, a
hearing may still be scheduled.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COUNTY OF
NOTICE OF ACTION -
DISCONTINUE
Notice Date :
Case
Name :
Number :
Worker
Name :
Number :
Telephone:
Address :
Questions? Ask your Worker.
(ADDRESSEE)
State Hearing: If you think this action is wrong, you can
ask for a hearing. The back of this page tells how. Your
benefits may not be changed if you ask for a hearing
before this action takes place.
Rules: These rules apply. You may review them at your county
welfare office: WIC 11253, AB 12 (Chapter 559, Statutes of 2010).
NA 1270 (11/11) DISCONTINUE NON-MINOR DEPENDENT - REQUIRED FORM - SUBSTITUTE PERMITTED
Page 1 of ____
As of _______________________, the County is stopping your cash
aid.
Here’s why:
You no longer live with an approved relative.
You no longer meet the age rules.
You no longer meet one of the five eligibility conditions:
Finishing high school or getting your GED.
Enrolling in college or a vocational education program.
Participating in a program or activity to help you find and keep
a job.
Working at least 80 hours per month.
Unable to do any of the above due to a verified medical
condition.
You are no longer supervised by the juvenile court.
You did not cooperate with the 6-month Review Hearings.
You moved out of the State of California.
If you ask for a hearing before an action on Cash Aid,
Medi-Cal, CalFresh (Food Stamps), or Child Care takes place:
Your Cash Aid or Medi-Cal will stay the same while you wait for a
hearing.
Your Child Care Services may stay the same while you wait for a
hearing.
Your CalFresh (Food Stamps) will stay the same until the hearing
or the end of your certification period, whichever is earlier.
If the hearing decision says we are right, you will owe us for any
extra Cash Aid, CalFresh (Food Stamps) or Child Care Services
you got. To let us lower or stop your benefits before the hearing,
check below:
Yes, lower or stop:
Cash Aid CalFresh (Food Stamps)
Child Care
While You Wait for a Hearing Decision for:
Welfare to Work:
You do not have to take part in the activities.
You may receive child care payments for employment and for
activities approved by the county before this notice.
If we told you your other supportive services payments will stop, you
will not get any more payments, even if you go to your activity.
If we told you we will pay your other supportive services, they will be
paid in the amount and in the way we told you in this notice.
To get those supportive services, you must go to the activity the
county told you to attend.
If the amount of supportive services the county pays while you
wait for a hearing decision is not enough to allow you to
participate, you can stop going to the activity.
OTHER INFORMATION
Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Members: The action on this notice may stop
you from getting services from your managed care health plan. You may wish
to contact your health plan membership services if you have questions.
Child and/or Medical Support: The local child support agency will help
collect support at no cost even if you are not on cash aid. If they now collect
support for you, they will keep doing so unless you tell them in writing to stop.
They will send you current support money collected but will keep past due
money collected that is owed to the county.
Family Planning: Your welfare office will give you information when you ask
for it.
Hearing File: If you ask for a hearing, the State Hearing Division will set up a
file. You have the right to see this file before your hearing and to get a copy of
the county's written position on your case at least two days before the hearing.
The state may give your hearing file to the Welfare Department and the U.S.
Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture. (W&I Code
Sections 10850 and 10950.)
TO ASK FOR A HEARING:
Fill out this page.
Make a copy of the front and back of this page for your records.
If you ask, your worker will get you a copy of this page.
Send or take this page to:
OR
Call toll free: 1-800-952-5253 or for hearing or speech impaired
who use TDD, 1-800-952-8349.
To Get Help: You can ask about your hearing rights or for a legal
aid referral at the toll-free state phone numbers listed above. You
may get free legal help at your local legal aid or welfare rights office.
If you do not want to go to the hearing alone, you can bring a
friend or someone with you.
HEARING REQUEST
I want a hearing due to an action by the Welfare Department
of ________________________________ County about my:
Cash Aid CalFresh (Food Stamps) Medi-Cal
Other (list)___________________________________________
Here's Why: ____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
If you need more space, check here and add a page.
I need the state to provide me with an interpreter at no cost to me.
(A relative or friend cannot interpret for you at the hearing.)
My language or dialect is: ____________________________
NAME OF PERSON WHOSE BENEFITS WERE DENIED, CHANGED OR STOPPED
BIRTH DATE PHONE NUMBER
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
SIGNATURE DATE
NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM PHONE NUMBER
I want the person named below to represent me at this
hearing. I give my permission for this person to see my
records or go to the hearing for me. (This person can be
a
friend or relative but cannot interpret for you.)
NAME PHONE NUMBER
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
TEMP NA BACK 9 (TEMPORARILY REPLACES NA BACK 9, NA BACK 8 AND EP 5) (REVISED 9/2011) - REQUIRED FORM - NO SUBSTITUTE PERMITTED
YOUR HEARING RIGHTS
You have the right to ask for a hearing if you disagree with
any county action. You have only 90 days to ask for a
hearing. The 90 days started the day after the county gave or
mailed you this notice. If you have good cause as to why
you were not able to file for a hearing within the 90 days, you
may still file for a hearing. If you provide good cause, a
hearing may still be scheduled.