General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

wartime service.
• The Veteran is unable to follow a gainful
occupation and/or defray the expense of private
care.
• The Veteran has some degree of disability, not
necessarily wartime service connected.
• There is not age requirement.
GR 44-121.11 –
Requirement to Apply
for California Veteran’s
Home
Are Veterans required to apply for residency in
the California Veteran’s Home?
Yes, all individuals applying for GR who meet the
criteria listed above are required to apply for
residency. Application can be made at the State
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Those accepted for residency are ineligible to GR.
GR 44-121-12 –
Residents in
Government Funded
Public Institution Not
Eligible to GR
GR 44-121.13 –
Referrals to California
Veterans’ Home
Are residents in a government funded public
institution eligible to GR?
No, residents in any government funded public
institution are not eligible to GR. When an
individual is admitted to the California Veterans’
Home, GR is denied/terminated.
How are referrals to the California Veterans’
Home made?
If an individual is interested in applying for
residency at the California Veterans’ Home, it
should be indicated on the CA 5 referral to the
DMVA that the individual wishes to apply for
residency at the home.
Greyhound public transportation is available with
connections from all parts of California. The
individual must arrange transportation by either
private car or bus.
Special Need issuance for medical transportation, in
an amount not to exceed $30, upon verification of
travel arrangements may be allowed. Verification is
recorded in Case Comments, including the cost and
mode of transportation and time of departure. If the