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ACWDL 09-28: Changes as a result of July 1, 2009 2.3 % payment standard reduction for the SSI / SSP program (6/17/09)
On July 1, 2009 there will be a 2.3% reduction to the SSI/SSP rate. To avoid problems with ARRA Medi-Cal will not implement the new SSI/SSP standard. This means anyone who is now eligible for certain programs such…
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ACWDL 09-27: Medi-Cal for otherwise eligible U.S. Citizen and U.S. National Applicants and new Native American triabal documents acceptable for deficit reduction act authorized under CHIPRA (5/21/09)
This letter lays out some changes CHIPRA makes to Medi-Cal citizenship documentation requirements. The letter goes into detail regarding two changes: 1) During the reasonable opportunity period, while they are obtaining citizenship and identity documentation, otherwise eligible Medi-Cal…
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ACWDL 09-26: 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act protections for Indians under Medi-Cal (5/15/09)
ARRA introduces new property exemptions for calculating the eligibility of Native Americans seeking medical assistance. The letter spells out the exemptions and lists the federally recognized tribes as of 2008. [Download]
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ACWDL 09-25: Elimination of the health insurance questionnire (HIQ) (5/5/09)
The HIQ form is being eliminated in pursuit of total electronic communication. [Download]
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ACWDL 09-24: Medicare operations unit (MOU) email system to report State Medicare buy-in problems (5/5/09)
Counties can now e-mail DHCS a fill in form when there are problems with the buy in system. The e-mail is only checked weekdays from 8 to 5. [Download]
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ACWDL 09-23: 2009 Economic Recovery Payments (4/29/09)
SSI, SSDI, and SS recipients, railroad retirement beneficiaries, and certain disabled veterans will receive a one time $250 payment under ARRA. This $250 will not be counted as income int the month received and will not be counted…
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ACWDL 09-22: Income exemption for the increase to both regular and extended unemployment compensation benefits (4/29/09)
ARRA provides for a Federal Stimulus increase to both regular and extended Unemployment Benefits by $25 a week. This increase will be exempt income. Beneficiaries must provide verification that the extra income is in fact additional Unemployment Compensation…
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ACWDL 09-21: 2009 American recovery and reinvestment act special credit for certain government retirees (4/27/09)
Certain retirees who were Federal or State employees may receive a tax refund or credit under Title II, Section (§) 2202 of the ARRA. This credit or refund will not be considered income in the month of receipt…
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ACWDL 09-20: New limits and disregards for the A&D FPL PROGRAM for 2009 – beginning May 1, 2009 (4/23/09)
On May 1, 2009 new limits for couples in the A&D FPL go into effect. Because the SSP is decreasing on May 1, the A&D FPL couples limit will decrease as well. Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 14005.40…
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ACWDL 09-19: Supplemental security income/state supplementary program payment standards reduction/Medi-Cal budget calculation chart (4/23/09)
On May 1, 2009 California’sSSP Payment Standards will be reduced back to 2008 levels. The Couples income limit for the Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level program will be reduced to $1525. The A&DFPL rate will stay the…