Ch 3-Immediate Need Flashcards
Does CALWORKS Immediate Needs (IN) payments issued to customers with the intention of paying bills?
No, money can be used for bills, food, clothes, etc.
Is Immediate Need an advance of cash benefit for customers who have apparent eligibility and an emergency situation?
Yes, it is
Is an Immediate Need request made only once per application process?
No, It can be made more than once but each one must be evaluate separately.
What is the maximum Immediate Need payment?
$200 or try prorated amount. Whichever is the less amount
How many days does an Immediate Need required to be processed?
24 hours
What are Eligibility Conditions for Immediate Need?
Eligibility to CALWORKS
Have and “Emergency Situation”
Insufficient resources to meet need
Have complied with TEchnical Conditions
Photo ID for each household member provided
What conditions must be met for a customer to be evaluated for an EDE (Expedited Determination of Eligibility)?
Eligible to IN.
Emergency is an eviction.
Eviction notice with three day notice.
Insufficient funds to pay rent owed.
Residing in the home.
What form is required to evaluate for an EDE?
CW 43 form
If a customer is eligible t an EDE, when will the customer’s payment be issued?
3 working days
What form is used by customer when requesting a second IN?
CW 4
