CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Laundry
Telephone
The participant needs to change and clean
bedding or clothing more than usual because
of a medical condition. A medical statement is
needed. Without the verification of actual cost,
an allowance of $3.00 per month is allowed.
The cost of a special telephone service or
equipment device when a member of the
household is handicapped by an auditory
impairment. Medical statement is needed.
Utilities
The cost of excessive use of utilities when
verified in excess of the in-kind values for
utilities for the AU. A medical statement is
needed. Without the verification of actual cost,
an allowance of $5.00 per month is allowed.
Can a participant receive a special need payment
for a therapeutic diet without verification?
The participant is entitled to establish actual
expenses related to the diet plan if it is to his/her
benefit to do so. If the recommended diet plan
includes one or a combination of the following diets,
the participant may receive the amount indicated for
the highest cost diet without verification of actual cost.
$15.00 for the following
diets:
Diabetic, 2200 calories or
more
High Caloric – High Protein
(including special formula
for infant)
Lactation (while breast
feeding)
$9.00 for the
following diets:
Diabetic, under 2200
calories
Bland
Low Fat - Cholesterol
Low Salt (sodium
under 3 grams)
Can a special needs payment be started midquarter?
See OPS Section 23-110.94-Special Needs-
Recurring/Non-Recurring for more information.