Termination of Deprivation

[41-405]

When one basis for deprivation ceases, and the family remains in need, the EW will determine if any other basis of deprivation exists.

When the basis for deprivation ceases mid-period, the EW cannot take mid-period action based on changes in deprivation. Any change in eligibility or grant amount that results from the change in deprivation reported on the SAR7 will be effective the first day of the next SAR Payment Period.

Incapacity Ceases

When the incapacitated parent recovers and there is no other basis of deprivation, the family may receive aid through the current payment period. The EW must send an adequate and timely notice of action to discontinue CalWORKs at the end of the SAR Payment Period.

Unemployment Deprivation Ceases

When an absent parent returns to the home and is not unemployed or incapacitated, (no other basis of deprivation exists) the AU continues to be considered deprived of parental care through the current SAR Payment Period. The EW must send an adequate and timely notice of action to discontinue CalWORKs at the end of the current Payment Period.

ExampleExampleThe Payment Period is established as April/May/June/July/August & September (Cycle 4). A CalWORKs household with a mother and two children meet the deprivation requirement, due to their father being absent from the home. The father of the children returns to the home during April, is not disabled and is full-time employed. The household voluntarily reports the father’s presence and his income in April. The children no longer meet the deprivation requirement. A "No Change" NOA is sent to the AU with the scratch budget, and no action to discontinue benefits is taken. When the household reports the father on the August SAR 7 that is submitted in September, the EW determines that the children no longer meet the deprivation requirement and the case is discontinued effective September 30.

Note: An AU is NOT mandated to report mid-period when a new AU member has income in excess of the IRT, if that person was not required to report income that was used for determining cash eligibility and grant amount. Even when the AU provides the EW with information that with the new member the total income would exceed the IRT for the current AU. The EW shall not discontinue the AU mid-period because of financial ineligibility.

Reminder: Each change must be viewed separately and processed per SAR principles.

Related Topics

Deprivation of Parental Support or Care

Definition of a Parent

Parent is Deceased

Physical or Mental Incapacity of a Parent

Continued Absence of a Parent