Update 24-09: CalWORKs Resource Limit Increases

Chart Book

Date	References	Clerical	Implementation
12/26/24	ACL 24-54	N/A	01/01/25

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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 $12,137 or $18,206 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 topic of the Chart Book and the Property Limit topic of the CalWORKs Handbook have been updated.

Data Systems

Effective January 1, 2025, 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. 

Other Programs

Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Programs (TCVAP) follow the CalWORKs resource limits.

 

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Department of Employment & Benefits Services

Contact Person(s): Vivien Phan, SSA BPIS, (408) 755-7540