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Time Limits - Diversion
The month in which the Diversion Payment is made counts towards the TANF federal cumulative 60-month time limit.
The month in which the Diversion Payment is made counts towards the CalWORKs 60-month time limit unless the individual or Assistance Unit (AU) meets one of the exceptions for that month. Refer to CalWORKs Individual Time Limit Exemptions and Exempt CalWORKs Months.
Only the Diversion month counts towards the CalWORKs 60-month time limit as long as the individual does NOT return to receive aid within the Diversion period. If the recipient reapplies during the Diversion period and is eligible, they have the choice of either:
- Having the Diversion Payment recouped from the cash grant and having no months counted (including the initial month), or
- Having all the months of the Diversion period applied towards their CalWORKs 60-month lifetime limit.
Note: If after 2 working days, the Diversion months are not counted in TRAC, a Request for Online Transaction (SCD 1296) must be completed by the Social Services Benefits Specialist (SSBS) and data entered by the MTO.
Diversion Payment Recoupment Option
If the individual chooses to have the Diversion Payment recouped from the grant, then the previously counted month (i.e. the month in which the Diversion Payment was issued) is to be removed from the CalWORKs 60-month lifetime limit.
Note: If after 2 working days, the Diversion months are not deleted in TRAC, an SCD 1296 must be completed by the SSBS and data entered by the MTO.
Counting the Diversion Months Option
If the individual chooses to have the Diversion Payment counted, then all of the months in the Diversion period (including the month in which the Diversion Payment was issued) are counted towards the CalWORKs 60-month time limit.
To determine the number of months in the Diversion period, divide the Diversion Payment/service by the appropriate MAP for the apparently eligible AU at the time of receipt. Refer to Diversion Period.
Note: If after 2 working days, the Diversion months are not modified in TRAC, an SC1296 must be completed by the SSBS and data entered by the MTO.
Related Topics
CalWORKs 60-Month Lifetime Limit
Determining Countable TANF Months from Another State
Monitoring Recipients Approaching Time Clock Limits
CalWORKs Individual Time Limit Exemptions
Extenders - After the 60-Month CalWORKs Time Limit
Exemption/Extender Request Forms
Out of State Inquiries- Closed Case