General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

9 175.00 $5.83
10 $175.00 $5.86
NOTE: The chart is based on a per person rate.
EXAMPLE #1:
Two persons living in a two person household are
both approved for Meals Out, they are eligible to a
monthly Special Need Allowance for Meals Out of
$149.
EXAMPLE #2:
A single individual shares housing with four other
people. The individual is approved for Meals Out.
The individual is eligible to a monthly Special Need
Allowance for Meals Out of $168.
The Meals Out allowance, when added to the
prorated food allowance in the basic Budget Table,
will always equal $204.00 per person, per month.
GR 44-232.7 Receiving
Food Stamps
Is an individual eligible to meals out if they are
receiving Food Stamps?
Yes, individuals receiving the Meals Out allowance
may also be eligible for Food Stamps. Individuals not
receiving Food Stamps should be encouraged to
apply.
GR 44-233 Special
Need for
Transportation
GR 44-233.1 Issuance
of Special Need -
Transportation
When is a special need allowance for
transportation issued?
A special need allowance for transportation is issued
to comply with:
• GR employable requirements such as
assignments to perform Job Searches, attend
GROW activities and (re)register with EDD.
• Medical appointments.
• A required application for SSI/SSP, attend
appointment with a designated representative