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Examples of MAP Status
Intake/Application
Example 1
An AU applies for CalWORKs in June and consists of a mother, father and two children. Both parents are receiving SDI. This is an “Exempt” AU as long as both parents continue to meet the “Exempt” criteria.
Example 2
On August 13th, a pregnant woman with an Expected Date of Confinement (EDC) of September 24th applies for CalWORKs for herself and her unborn as she is unable to work. She reports she receives SDI. Her medical verification states that she is unable to work from August 5th through September 24th. She is determined to be exempt from CWES due to her disability through the end of September. She qualifies for “Exempt” MAP status in her first SAR Cycle of Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan because she receives SDI. Her child is born on September 18th.
She will continue to receive SDI for an additional 6 weeks, through the end of October. Effective February, her MAP level will change to “Non-Exempt” as her SDI is anticipated to stop in October and “Exempt” status will not continue. Even though the AU no longer qualifies for the "Exempt" MAP level, mom is exempt from CWES registration because she is caring for a child under the age of 1 year.
Example 3
The caretaker relative of a Foster Care child applies on September 4th and it is verified that this person has been receiving Temporary Workers Compensation (TWC) but she will receive her last payment on September 25th. Her TWC has stopped and she is now able to work. She qualifies as an “Exempt” AU for her first SAR Cycle, Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb. Effective March 1st the AU will be considered a “Non-Exempt” AU. A 10-day NOA must be sent in February to notify the client of the change in MAP levels and the decrease of her CalWORKs grant effective March 1st.
Example 4
An undocumented non-citizen mother, citizen father and two citizen children apply for CalWORKs. The father receives SDI and the mother is able to work. This is determined to be a “Non-Exempt” AU as the mother is able to work and is a parent living in the home with her aided children.
Continuing Case
Example 1
An “Exempt” AU consists of a mother and four children. She receives Social Security Disability payments based upon her disability. In July, she reports that her 17-year old daughter, who graduated from high school, gave birth on June 17th. Since the minor child is now considered a parent but does not meet the criteria to be “Exempt,” the AU’s status must be changed to “Non-Exempt” effective the 1st of the following payment period.
Example 2
An “Exempt” continuing AU consists of a child. The child’s father, who is the caretaker, receives SSI/SSP. He moves out and the paternal grandmother, who is 68 but employed full-time, assumes responsibility for the child. She becomes the unaided, non-parent caretaker relative. The AU continues to be considered “Exempt.”
Example 3
An “Exempt” continuing AU consists of a father and his two children. On September 19th, the father marries and the stepmother moves in. She applies to be added to the AU as an essential person. She has no income and is able to work. Since she is the aided stepparent and is able to work, the AU no longer qualifies for the “Exempt” MAP level. The MAP level for the AU must be changed effective the 1st day of the payment period in which the stepmother is added to the AU.
Related Topics
Financial Eligibility Determination
Income Reporting Threshold (IRT)
Federal Financial Participation