CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

When the AU consists of both a senior
parent/caretaker and a minor parent, who is
responsible for submitting verification of
immunization?
When the AU contains both a senior parent and a minor
parent with the minor parent’s child, the senior parent(s) is
responsible for both the minor parent and the minor
parent’s child and is responsible for submitting verification
of immunization. The senior parent(s) is penalized if the
verification is not submitted.
What action is taken when the applicant/participant
has made an effort to initiate immunizations for a
child, but cannot complete the series?
An applicant/participant who has made a good faith effort
to meet the immunization requirements can be granted
aid. A good faith effort includes the following:
• When immunization has been initiated for a
child(ren) in the AU, but the series cannot be
completed because of a spacing requirement
between vaccine doses (verification must be
provided); or
• When the vaccine is not available (verified by a
Medical Exemption [out of drawer] form,
signed/completed by a physician); or
• When the AU declares homelessness (case must
be documented).
NOTE: When good faith effort is claimed in any of the
above situations, verification of the child’s
immunization status must be obtained at the next
annual redetermination.
When must the applicant/participant provide the
immunization records?
The applicant/participant must provide the immunization
records for children (including MFG) in the AU under the
age of 6 as follows:
• Within 30 days of determining eligibility for Medi-
Cal if applying for CalWORKs and Medi-Cal; or
• Within 45 days if applying for CalWORKs and
already receiving Medi-Cal benefits; or
• Within 45 days of the CalWORKs redetermination;
or