Disability Exemption

Any month in which the parent or caretaker relative meets the following conditions does not count toward the individual’s CalWORKs 60-month time limit clock due to disability: 

  • disabled as determined by a doctor’s verification and:
  • are actively seeking appropriate medical treatment, and 
  • the disability is expected to last at least 30 days, and
  • the disability significantly impairs the individual’s ability to be regularly employed or to participate in self-sufficiency activities.

TRAC Screens

  • ESUMESUM will show the 302 Reason Code for Disabled for the exempt month(s).

  • KCALKCAL screen will have “E” for the exempt months on the CalWORKs 60-Month Calendar.

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