Pregnancy Special Needs

General

[EAS 44-211.6, 80-301]

In addition to the basic CalWORKs grant, a Pregnancy Special Needs (PSN) payment is paid to an eligible pregnant person who provides medical verification. The allowance for a PSN is based on the pregnant person’s condition of pregnancy.

Definition

Acceptable medical verification of pregnancy is a written statement which substantiates the diagnosis of pregnancy and provides the estimated delivery date from a:

• Physician,
• Physician's assistant,
• State certified nurse midwife,
• Nurse practitioner, or
• Designated medical or clinic personnel with access to the patient's medical record.

Allowance

The PSN allowance is $100.

Claiming

Generally, the aid-type determines if the PSN allowance is claimed as federal or non-federal. In a mixed claiming situation, claim the PSN allowance as non-federal.

Related Topics

Pregnancy Special Needs - Federal Eligibility

Pregnancy Special Needs - Concerns