CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

What is the referral process for a veteran or a
dependent of a veteran?
An Assistance Unit (AU) or Non-AU member
(including an absent parent) who is a veteran or a
dependent of a veteran (spouse, child or parent)
and is not currently receiving veterans’ benefits is
referred to the County Veterans Service Office
(CVSO) via the CA/CW 5 (LEADER generated),
Veterans’ Benefits Verification and Referral.
Processing the CA/CW 5
1. The CA/CW 5 is a one-time only referral process
and is not initiated if the individual is still on
active duty or one of the following is not known:
• Veteran’s Social Security Number (SSN) and
Date of Birth (DOB); or
• Veteran’s Military Serial Number; or
• Veterans Administration (VA) Claim Number.
2. Under the Veterans Administration (VA) criteria,
the term “child” means an unmarried person who
is:
• Under the age of 18;
• Under age 23 if attending a school that has
been approved by the VA;
• A child over 18 where, prior to attaining age
18, became permanently incapable of selfsupport
due to a mental or physical disability.
3. The CA/CW 5 form is used to verify receipt of
and/or the amount of veterans’ benefits only
when the applicant/participant cannot provide a
current award letter or the benefit check.
CW 82-612 –
Unemployment
Insurance Benefits
(UIB)/ Disability
Insurance Benefits
NOTE: If the CA/CW 5 form is not initiated, enter
in the “County Use Only” section of the SAWS 2
and in “Case Comments” stating why a referral was
not initiated and place the form in the case file.
How do you determine if the applicant /
participant is “apparently eligible” for
Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB)?