CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

CW 44-207.3 - Lump
Sum
How is lump sum income treated?
For a person whose income is used in computing
eligibility/grant, the lump sum income is treated as
property in the month received and in subsequent
months in accordance with Food Stamp Regulations:
Income in the month received; and
Property in the following month(s).
See FS 63-501.1 Resource Determination for more
information.
CW 44-211 - Special
Needs
What is a special need?
A special need is a need for certain goods or services
that are essential for their support. The EW is
responsible for assisting the applicant/participant in
identifying any special need that he/she may have.
The following will assist the EW in evaluating special
needs:
Is there a medical need that is prescribed by a
doctor? For example:
o Diet – low calorie, low sodium, diabetic or
bland.
o Transportation – number of doctor
appointments each month.
o Excessive use of utilities – use of special
breathing machine for asthma, etc.
o Special equipment – medical need for
phone, etc.
If the applicant/participant owns his/her own
home, is there a need for household repairs
because of an uncontrollable circumstance (i.e.,
earthquake damage, domestic violence, fire or a
flood, etc.)?
Is there a household emergency (i.e., need for
beds, bedding, dishes, kitchenware, heater, stove,
refrigerator and/or clothing or temporary shelter,
etc.)?
Is there a need for assistance in the home for
housework or laundry because of a medical
condition that prevents him/her from performing
normal tasks?