Self-sufficiency programs Health and Human Services Agency

Presentation overview County programs Self-Sufficiency Programs CalWORKs – Cash Aid for families with children CalFresh – Federally known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table Medi-Cal – Health program serving low-income individuals County Medical Services (CMS) Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) General Relief (GR) Additional Assistance Welfare-to-Work (WTW), Family Stabilization, Homeless Assistance, Housing Support, Subsidized Employment/Work Experience, and Employment & Training (E&T)

County medical services (cms) CMS is 100% funded by County dollars CMS assists medically indigent adults who are not eligible for other government health care programs CMS (0-165%FPL) – the beneficiary has no share of cost CMS Hardship (166%-350%FPL) – the beneficiary may have a share of cost All CMS applicants must be first evaluated for Medi-Cal and determined ineligible A CMS applicant is NOT eligible for CMS if s/he meets any of the following: Is determined linked to Medi-Cal eligibility Is enrolled in Medi-Cal Is enrolled in Medicare Is enrolled in a Covered California Health Care plan or in any health care coverage plan that meets the Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) requirement under ACA

Cms (continued) Scope of Services Primary Care Physician Services Outpatient and Inpatient Services Emergency Medical and Dental Services Vision Coverage Prescription Medication Services that need Advanced Approval Specialty Care Physician Services Limited Rehabilitation Services

Capi Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants = CAPI State Funded program Provides cash assistance to legal immigrants who do not qualify for SSI/SSP due to their immigrant status Conditions of Eligibility Customer must apply for SSI if he/she is over 65 years of age, or claims to be disabled Must provide denial letter from SSI, clearly stating SSI claim denied due to immigration status Meets income and property limit Resident of California

General relief (gr) State-Mandated, County-funded Self-Sufficiency Program Temporary Cash Assistance for eligible County residents who are not supported by resources such as other State or Federal programs, family members, or other organizations Employable customers eligible to 3 months of GR assistance every 12 months Aid received must be repaid Job training hours may count toward repayment of GR paid Basic Eligibility Requirements: Adult aged 18 through 64 Resident of San Diego County for at least 15 days with intent to reside U.S. Citizens and Qualified Aliens are eligible Income must be below $337/month Property limit is $1000 Not a fleeing felon

Welfare-to-work (wtw) WTW program is an employment services component of CalWORKs to help recipients achieve self-sufficiency The program helps participants obtain employment through job readiness and job search activities and other employment-directed activities Supportive services, such as child care, transportation payments and/or work- related expenses, are available to WTW participants

Family stabilization A component of CalWORKs that provides temporary services to families experiencing an emergency.  FS services are offered in addition to existing CW programs (i.e. Temporary/ Permanent Homeless Assistance, WTW supportive services, etc.).  FS services are available for all eligible family members (adults and children) living in the home who are experiencing a crisis or circumstances that cause instability Services may include: In-depth case management Emergency Intervention Supportive Services Homelessness Prevention Services (limited housing/utility assistance Transportation Emergency Assistance (limited help for essential vehicle repairs)

Family stabilization (continued) Support to engage in or transition back to Welfare-To-Work activities Referrals to: Individual counseling/therapy Family counseling/therapy Parenting classes and support Assistance with coping skills Mental/Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence Services Community-based services for various emergencies

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE Once-in-a-lifetime Benefit Available for CalWORKs applicants and recipients only 2 Basic Types – Temporary & Permanent Temporary Pays for 16 Consecutive Days in a Hotel $65 per night for Household of 4; $15 per extra HH member up to 8 (up to $125) Available to both applicants & recipients Permanent (2 Types: #1 New Housing & # 2 Retain Housing) Only available to recipients for the purpose of: Obtaining new permanent housing or Retaining current housing

Housing support Housing Support program provides assistance to CalWORKs recipients experiencing barriers to self-sufficiency due to homeless or housing instability. The program provides services to obtain and maintain permanent housing Services Available: Case Management: Assistance addressing issues impeding access to housing (credit check, resolution of legal issues, improving basic financial literacy); referrals to appropriate services Housing Navigation/Identification: Landlord recruitment and retention services; assisting households to find and secure appropriate housing Financial Assistance: Financial assistance related to covering emergency shelter, move-in costs, deposits and rental/utility assistance. Financial payments for rental assistance are provided in the form of a rental subsidy, and individual need will be evaluated throughout the duration of the program 

Subsidized work experience Subsidized Work Experience Program Subsidized Work Experience program is a subsidized employment program that provides paid on-the-job training to Welfare-To-Work (WTW) participants to become job ready and transition to the Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) program. Subsidized Work Experience is a core WTW activity that is intended for individuals who are not job ready but have already acquired basic job skills through past training activities

Subsidized employment Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Program Employers receive reimbursements for wage costs while the participant is in the ESE program Eligibility is based on 3 factors: 1) CalWORKs eligibility, 2) WTW participation, and 3) Job readiness ESE helps job ready participants obtain employment that will lead to self- sufficiency

Employment and training (E&T) SNAP Grant – In September 2014, San Diego County was awarded $1 million in a SNAP Participation and Technology Improvement Grant Developed a virtual training website for E&T participants Virtual Job Club is a voluntary program: To assist the participant in enhancing skills that employers are looking for to increase the potential of employment To assist the participant in developing new skills that can be transferred to employment To increase participants self-esteem and confidence

E&T continued… Who is eligible for E&T? CalFresh recipients who: Are job ready Need training Have basic computer knowledge Benefits of E&T Free trainings Learn new skills Brush up on existing skills Transportation if eligible (Monthly Compass Card)

How to apply Online My Benefits CalWIN www.mybenefitscalwin.org Via Phone* Access/Access2Health 866 262-9881 Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm 2-1-1 Info Line In Person At any Family Resource Center or Live Well Center *Cannot apply for CalWORKs or General Relief via telephone

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