Special Care Increment (SCI)

  1. DFCS/JPD
    1. Determines if the child has special needs.
    2. Completes and sends SC 414Z to DFCS SSPM when county funds are used.
    3. Forwards SCZ 414Z to FC MA or SFU.
  2. FC MA
    1. Receives SCZ 414Z from SFU.
    2. Verifies host county rates when child is not a SCC resident.
    3. Reviews request.
      1. If request is complete, then sends SCZ 414Z to FC Clerical.
      2. If request is Incomplete, then sends the request back to the DFCS SFU.
  3. FC Clerical
    1. Receives SCZ 414Z from FC MA.
    2. Forwards copy of the SCZ 414Z to the assigned EW.
  4. FC Intake/ Continuing EW,
    1. Receives SCZ 414Z for Special Care Increment.
    2. Reviews for Special Care Increment category, rate & time period.
    3. Verifies out of county rate when out of county.
    4. Adds the SCI to the CalSAWS Special Needs window.
    5. Issues SCI through NSDI for “County Only” funded SCIs.
    6. Sets up CalSAWS case alert 1 month prior to the end of the SCI to avoid an overpayment.
    7. Authorizes SCI.

      1. Note: When case is with an Intake EW, authorizes the SCI with the initial payment.

    8. Verifies NOA and benefits are sent to the provider.
    9. Generates manual NOA when SCI is paid through NSDI.
    10. Clears MEDS/CalSAWS alerts.
    11. Documents approval of Special Care Increment and related information in CalSAWS journal.
    12. Sends documents to imaging.
  5. Cont'g EW
    1. Receives SOC 158A for an adoption.
    2. Completes the FC 8.

      1. Note: The FC 8 determines Federal Eligibility and must be forwarded to post-adoption Social Worker.

    3. Completes CalSAWS windows.
    4. Authorizes discontinuance.
    5. Verifies FC case is closed.
    6. Completes the following when the foster care case is closed:
      1. Resolves MEDS/CalSAWS Alerts.
      2. Enters CalSAWS journal and summarizes case actions.
      3. Sends copy of the discontinuance NOA to the assigned Post Adoption SW.
      4. Deletes unnecessary client correspondence.
      5. Sends documents to imaging.
      6. Forwards print out of the “Inquire on Case Information” to their EWS.

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