Linkages
What is the new CalSAWS Linkage term for Socially Unemployable?
Conditionally Employable
When an employable customer's linkage changes to Incapacity, does the reporting cycle get updated?
Yes.
The customer goes from monthly reporting to quarterly reporting.
True or False:
EWs will need to manually update grant amounts when approving benefits?
False.
Grant increases occur automatically in CalSaws.
True or False:
Any vehicle not used as a principal residence must have the first $3000 of the net market value exempted and the balance counted toward the $500 Personal Property/Resource Limit.
True.
True or False:
The EW must complete the Referral to the SSI Advocate (GR 14) form, within 10 days from the date the GR EW received the Medical Report (GR 61) that requires an SSI Referral.
True.
True or False:
EWs will use the Work Registration List page to add, edit, view, or remove the work registration Status for AU members.
True.
When updating case linkage, the EW must use this page to End Date the current record (IIN #25-014 ERRATA, p. 11).
True or False:
Conditionally Employable customer's must complete a quarterly GR 7?
False.
Monthly Reporting Cycle.
True or False:
Is the GR 1R included as part of the Saws 1 or Saws 2 Plus.
False.
*This form is not included with the SAWS 1 or SAWS 2 Plus and is required for all Intake Applications, Re-Evaluations (RE), and Add Person requests prior to approval. (IIN#25-014, page 8 & 12)
What is the current maximum basic grant level for AU of 1?
$486
GRPHB p. F-15
True or False
The Time Limits Informing Notice (GR TL3 ) is available in the GR Template Repository in CalSAWS?
True.
(IIN #25-014 ERRATA, p.20)
Yes or No?
Should the GR EW delete the Work Registration Detail page in CalSAWS when a change in Linkage occurs?
No.
EWs will End Date the Work Registration Detail page when a change of Linkage occurs or create a new record when adding a new linkage.
True or False:
When the CalSAWS Work Registration List page is completed correctly, the proper reporting cycle will be assigned.
True.
True or False:
The General Relief Notice of Action Approval (GR 250.1) form will automatically be generated in CalSAWS when running Eligibility Determination Benefit Calculation (EDBC).
True.
IIN #25-014 ERRATA p. 23)
True or False.
Bank accounts are considered a resource and must be verified with the GR 7. If a customer’s bank statement is not a snapshot of the entire report month, the customer may submit an online transaction history printout in conjunction with his/her monthly bank statement to verify the ending balance.
True.
Tracking (GR 1R):
Where in CalSAWS should the EW be tracking the return of the GR 1R?
EWs must track the return of the GR 1R via the GA/GR Document Signature Detail page.
*List GR as a lien
*Sign Date: Most recent application date
*Effective Date: BDA
True or False:
The CalSAWS GA/GR Time Limits detail page should be updated after the case has been approved/processed.
False.
*Timeclock information cannot be updated after the case has been activated (IIN #25-014 ERRATA, p. 3)
When can a cycle be updated in CalSAWS?
When it will be completed in less than 12-months, to coincide with the CF RE and it is in the customer's best interest.
True or False:
The GR 1R signature date must match the Application date in CalSAWS.
False.
*The application date and the GR 1R signature date are not required to be the same (IIN #25-014, p. 12)
True or False:
Customer must apply for and accept all benefits they may be entitled to. Failure to apply for benefits will result in the case being denied or discontinued.
True.
When must the SSP 14 be obtained?
Application, RE (Yearly within 12-months of last signature date or RE, whichever occurs first).
Mandatory for all applicants expected to be eligible for SSI/SSP.
True or False:
The twelve-month (Employable Time Clock) period begins, the last day an Employable customer receives GR benefits and ends twelve months later.
False.
The twelve-month period begins, the first day an Employable customer receives GR benefits and ends twelve months later.
(IIN #25-014 ERRATA, p. 20)
True or False:
All adult AU members must be GR eligible based on incapacity linkage to be place in a Quarterly Reporting Cycle.
True.
(GRPHB p. C-18)
True or False:
Good Cause may not be granted in any circumstance, including:
• Application and Re-Evaluation (RE).
False.
Good Cause applies to any circumstance beyond the customer’s control preventing him/her from meeting program requirements.
*Approve Good Cause on a case by case basis. GRPHB Page C-2.4
Liquid Assets:
The total limit shall not exceed $500 per person or per GR AU.
False.
Liquid Assets:
Cash, bank accounts, stocks and bonds, etc., shall not exceed $50 per person or per GRAU.
Recoupment/Loan Policy (SSP 14):
Is the unsigned SSP 14 valid to ensure the County can recoup GR funds?
No.
The SSP 14 is a legal document required to recoup GR funds (which are considered a loan). If not properly signed by both the applicant and the SSI Advocate, the form is void (F&P TAD #18-113).