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. Refer to Pregnancy Special Needs - Federal Eligibility for steps to take.

Medical Verification

Acceptable medical verification of pregnancy is a written statement that 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.

PSN Payment

The PSN payment is $100 per month.

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