Transfer Period

[EAS 40-187]

Whichever county the recipient notifies of the move, must initiate the ICT within seven business days of receiving the notification. ICTs have a 30-day transfer period which begins the date that the eICT is initiated. The transfer period expires at the end of the month following the 30-day transfer period.

When the 30th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, the first business day following the weekend or holiday is considered the last day of the 30-day period.

ExampleExampleThe Sending County initiates an eICT on July 10 notifying the Receiving County that the client is now making their home in that county. The 30th day following the notification is August 9. The end of the transfer period is August 31. By mutual agreement of the counties involved, the transfer of responsibility may occur at an earlier date.

ExampleExample A client received aid from Los Angeles County on April 1. On April 14th, the client comes into the Application Assistance Center (AAC) and reports that the family moved here on April 3rd. If both counties agreed, LA could discontinue April 30th and benefits in Santa Clara would be effective May 1st.

Requesting an eICT

When the client is in Santa Clara County requesting aid and is still active in their old county (the Sending county), a “Request for ICT” must be initiated by Santa Clara County (the Receiving county). The Receiving county must initiate the ICT request within seven business days of the notification.

Sending an eICT

Once the Sending county has received an electronic “Request for ICT”, the Sending county will initiate the eICT within seven working days. The seven-day period starts with the date of receipt of the electronic “Request for ICT”.

eICT Disposition

A disposition notification will be sent to the Sending county indicating which programs were approved or denied by the Receiving county. The disposition is triggered when the Receiving county has authorized the Eligibility Determination.

Any deviations to extend or shorten the pick-up dates must be communicated and agreed upon by both the Sending and Receiving counties to ensure there is no break in aid to the client and to avoid overlapping benefits.

Related Topics

Inter-County Transfers (ICT)

Client Moves During ICT

Special Transfer Provisions Between Regions

Other ICT Requirements

Domestic Abuse Cases

Recipient Responsibility

Incoming ICTs

Outgoing ICTs

Other ICT Requirements