CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

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CW 42-302.3 – Time
Limits –
Extender/Clockstopper
Requests
How can an applicant/participant request an
extender or clockstopper?
A request by the applicant/participant for an
extender or clockstopper can be made at any time.
The request can be made to the Eligibility Worker
(EW), GAIN Services Worker (GSW), or the GAIN
Services Coordinator (GSC).
When is a written request for a clockstopper not
required?
Although most clockstoppers are GAIN-related and
are requested by completing the CW 2186A (out-ofdrawer/manually
completed form), CalWORKs and
Welfare-to-Work Time Limit Exemption Request
Form, written requests are not required for
eligibility-related clockstoppers. The following
clockstoppers are handled by eligibility staff:
• The adult is 60 years of age or older.
• Aid is reimbursed by child support.
• The grant is less than $10.
The time clock for these clockstoppers will
automatically be adjusted based on the information
entered on LEADER.
What is the responsibility of the EW when
receiving a request for a GAIN-related
clockstopper?
The request must be documented in Case
Comments and a CW 2186A (out-ofdrawer/manually
completed form) must be mailed or
given to the participant. Participants must be
informed to return the completed form to the GAIN
Region assigned to the district where the case
record is located. If, however, the completed CW
2186A is returned to the EW, the EW must
immediately forward the form to the GSC.
If the case is not registered in GAIN at the time of
the request, the GSC must forward the form to the
GAIN Region where the last GAIN history is
located.