Update 23-11: CalWORKs Resource Limit Increases

Chart Book

Date	References	Clerical	Handbook(s) Revised
12/27/2023	ACL 23-71	N/A	Yes

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Background

State regulations require the CalWORKs program to adjust the maximum resource limit in accordance with the California Necessities Index (CNI) for the most recent fiscal year.

Changes

The new maximum resource limit will increase to $11,634 or $17,452 for Assistant Units (AUs) that include at least one AU member who is age 60 or older or disabled for applicants and recipients.

The Resource and Vehicle Limit section of the Chart Book and the Property Limit section of the CalWORKs Handbook  have been updated.

Implementation

The new maximum resource limits are effective January 1, 2024.

Other Programs

RCA, ECA and TCVAP cash assistance programs follow the CalWORKs resource limits. 

Data Systems

Effective January 1, 2024, CalSAWS will perform the necessary automation to increase the maximum resource limit for all impacted programs.

Forms

The CW-CF-MC Limits Chart (SCD 2338) will be revised with the new maximum property limits. 

Supervisors

Supervisors must review the information in this Update with staff.

 

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Angela Shing, Director

Department of Employment & Benefit Services

 

Contact person: Romelia Cuellar, SSA BPIS, 408-755-7540