TMC Questions and Answers

Is the family eligible for TMC if they lose CW or PCMC due to approval or increase of SDI or Temporary Worker’s Compensation?  Answer: No. Only an increase in earnings from employment can make the family eligible for TMC.

For Additional TMC 59, do we include family members who are not receiving TMC but are receiving MC in another program in the family size for the 202 percent FPL test?  Answer: Yes. The family size includes everyone who is a family member in the household if they are receiving TMC or other MC except individuals who are PA/Other PA. Their earned income is counted and they are included in the family size for the 202% FPL test.

Can an employed parent who returns home be added during the Initial TMC period and will their income count toward the family? Answer: Yes. The parent MUST be added to the CalSAWS case. If he/she chooses to be added, his/her income must be entered but will not count during the initial TMC period. Once added, he/she may not be excluded until TMC eligibility ends.

Can an 18 year old child who returns home, but is not enrolled in school, be added to the TMC case?                     Answer: No, unless he/she was in the home and had met the definition of a child at the time the TMC began.

If the family has excess property at the time or during the TMC period, is the family still eligible for TMC?                        Answer: Yes. There is no property limit/requirements for the TMC program.

 Is there a limit to the amount of child care expenses which are necessary for the employment of the parents or spouse of a parent?  Answer: Yes. Childcare expenses are no longer an allowable deduction for TMC budgeting.

If a parent or caretaker is not eligible for a TMC evaluation, can a child or children in the household be approved for TMC? Answer: No. If a child's parent or caretaker relative is not eligible for a TMC determination then the child would also not be eligible for the TMC program.