Homeless Mailing Address Overview

SSA applicants and recipients who are homeless may provide SSA with a temporary mailing address. They also have the option to use a DEBS district office as their homeless mailing address for SSA correspondence, but it is not intended to be used for individuals who have a permanent home address and want to use a different mailing address.

Note: At no time shall an “out-of-county” address be used nor c/o address to another agency for the GA Program. Refer to General Assistance Handbook “Homeless Mailing Address,” page 17-3.

Social Services Mail Request/Agreement (SCD 1483) Procedures

EWs must use the “Social Services Mail Request/Agreement” (SCD 1483) for homeless clients who do not have a mailing address, and who receive aid from any of the programs listed below:

Note: If a CalWORKs, RCA, or Medi-Cal client who is not homeless wishes to use a different mailing address, the SCD 1483 is not required.

“Social Services Mail Request/Agreement” Form (SCD 1483)

The SCD 1483 serves as:

  • A request that SSA mail be sent to a Social Services County office or another temporary address.

The SCD 1483 also serves as an agreement to:

  • Pick up their “Semi-Annual Report” (SAR 7) by the third (3rd) working day of the Submit month.
  • Pick up their Medi-Cal card and/or informing notices.
  • Report any changes within ten (10) days when the recipient is not required to complete a periodic report.
  • Pick up all Social Services mail on a weekly basis.
  • Notify the County when they get a home address or a mailing address.

The SCD 1483 advises the client that their aid may be discontinued if they do not pick up their mail.

Processing the SCD 1483

The EW must follow these instructions to process the SCD 1483:

  1. Screen the applicant/client carefully to ensure that using an alternate mailing address is necessary.
  2.  Follow these guidelines:

If...

Then...

DO is chosen,
  • Explains that they must come in to pick up their mail every 7 days, AND
  • The district office address may not be used for any other mail than from the Social Services Agency (mail from other government agencies will be held for clients as well).
  • Completes the SCD 1483 with the applicant/client.
  • Gives a copy of the SCD 1483 to the applicant/client.
  • Updates the mailing address in CalSAWS.
  • Submits form to Imaging for scanning under Benefits: F-5 (Food Stamps/ Medical).

An “Other” mailing address is chosen,
  • Complete the SCD 1483 with the applicant/client.
  • Gives a copy to the applicant/client.
  • Updates the mailing address in CalSAWS.
  • Submits form to Imaging for scanning under Benefits: F-5 (Food Stamps/ Medical).

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