Exemptions
Extenders
Aid Codes
Dates
General
100

This happens when an individual is eligible for an exemption.

The clock does not tick
100

In a 2P HH, what is the criteria for meeting an extender? 

Both parents must be eligible for an exemption, except for domestic abuse.

100

What determines which time clock to tick?

The aid code

100

This occurred in July 2011

The CW time limits changed to 48 months

100

When do we untick the clock for an OP?

When the OP is repaid, this is automated in the system

200

What are an exempt individuals options for participating in employment services?

Exempt individuals, NO MATTER WHAT THE EXEMPTION REASON, are eligible to volunteer to participate in employment services. Yes, even if they are exempt due to disability.

200

True or false: For a DV extender, both parents have to meet an exemption.

False

200

A 30 aid code ticks which clock(s)?

TANF and CW clocks both tick

200

This is required from March 2020-April 2022

Mandatory COVID exemption

200
What does SCATL stand for?

Statewide Cash Aid Time Limit

300

The "1st exemption for child" stops which time clock?

None, it's a deferral, not an exemption

300

When a timed out individual turns 60, when are they added back to CW?

The 1st of the month following their birth month.

300

What aid code will make the TANF clock exceed the 60-month time limit?

A 35

300

From October 1999-September 2006, what was the funding source for a 35 aid code?

The 35 aid code was state funded during that period and the TANF clock will not tick.

300

What date did the CW clock begin ticking in CA?

January 1998

400

When should an exemption be offered to an individual?

At application, RRR, Orientation, or any other contact

400

Timed out individual in receipt of disability based income. When will the system add them to CW?

Never, this must be manually updated and monitored

400

In a 2P household, what is the aid code when 1P TANF times out?

Currently, the aid code remains a 35 until the 5U is finalized (probably 2050 ha ha)

400

From January 2004-June 2009, how was the 32 aid code funded?

During this period the 32 aid code was state funded and the TANF clock will tick.

400

What do the red exclamation marks and red flags mean?

Red exclamation marks indicate data conflict from CalWIN to CalSAWS. Red Flags indicate data conflict from CalSAWS/TRAC to SCATL.

500

Individual reports being in receipt of SDI on SAR 7, what action must be taken?

Disabled exemption must be added for the month the SDI began.

500

What are the reasons an individual would be eligible for an extender?

In receipt of disability based income, a recipient of IHSS services, over age 60, needed in the home to care for an ill or incap household member and domestic abuse.

500

The purpose of an aid code is?

Funding and family make up, i.e. 1P or 2P household

500

In January 2013, a new young child exemption became available AND what needed to occur for those who were eligible for the mandatory young child exemption in 12/2012?

A comprehensive interview must have been scheduled/attended.

500

When is it appropriate to use google to find program regulations?

NEVER