Health Alliance (HA) Temporary Absence

Clients may be confined to a treatment facility which may exceed the "30 days" or the "one full calendar month time limitation." Clients entering a medical hospital, psychiatric care facility or a drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation treatment facility are considered "temporarily absent" from the home for the entire duration of their confinement under the "hospitalization" exception and may continue to be eligible for cash aid.

HA service provider will notify the EW via the SCD 29 if the client is in a residential treatment that will last 30 days or more.

Note: To be in compliance with Cal-Learn requirements, Cal-Learn clients who are confined to a treatment center/hospital must submit verification of their treatment to their case manager to determine Good Cause/Deferral.