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Regulation Research: Your Comprehensive Guide to Welfare and Code Codes

Need to navigate the intricate world of regulations? Explore training materials, codes, and acronyms related to Welfare & Institutions Code (W&IC) through this user-friendly manual. Discover the California Welfare & Institutions Code's official site and gain insights into eligibility and assistance standards. Access the latest Cal Fresh/EBT regulations, MEPM guidelines, and more, all updated by State Letters for accuracy. Learn about All County Letters, Director’s Letters, and Medi-Cal regulations to stay informed. Utilize E-PARC for Medi-Cal policy updates and find valuable information in All County Information Notices. Legal Services of Northern California offers support for low-income clients, while CDSS and DHCS provide essential forms and resources. With CDSS Forms Index at your fingertips, easily navigate the regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with up-to-date rules and expectations. Let this guide be your go-to resource for mastering regulations.

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Regulation Research: Your Comprehensive Guide to Welfare and Code Codes

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  1. Where to go when you need to know! Researching Regulations Training Log Codes: 01, 01 Elise Lundstrom Staff Services Analyst LCDSS

  2. Acronyms to Know: Welfare & Institutions Code Manual of Policies and Procedures All County Letter All County Information Notice All County Welfare Director Letter Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Letter • W&IC – • MPP – • ACL – • ACIN – • ACWDL – • MEDIL -- • If you’re not sure what an acronym stands for, check the Dictionary of Welfare Acronyms in your Novell Box

  3. Paraphrased Regulations

  4. Mainly used in hearings but…

  5. PDF They are an abbreviated way to find what you need

  6. HTML

  7. A Word of Caution: • ParaRegs are edited versions of selected law, DO NOT cite or quote them in explanation or on NOAs. • Use ParaRegs to help research the actual regulation, statute, court case, or other citation you need. • ParaRegs DO NOT cover every possible issue or situation that may arise in a public assistance hearing • ParaRegs usually set forth the general rule for a particular situation – NOT the exceptions to the general rule

  8. California Welfare & Institutions Code

  9. The official state site

  10. Welfare & Institutions Code • California Law consists of 29 codes, covering various subject areas, the State Constitution and Statutes. Information presented reflects laws currently in effect. All California Codes have been updated to include the 2011 Statutes. • ParaRegs are abbreviations of the code. • Citation: • Divisions • Parts • Chapters • Articles • Subsection • W&IC Article. subsection

  11. Eligibility and Assistance Standards Manual/Manual of Policies and Procedures

  12. EAS/MPP • This Users' Manual is used as an operational tool. • This manual contains: • Regulations adopted by the Department of Social Services (DSS) for the governance of its agents, licensees, and/or beneficiaries • Regulations adopted by other state departments affecting DSS programs • Statutes from appropriate codes which govern DSS programs • Court decisions and • Operational standards by which DSS staff will evaluate performance within DSS programs. • It is updated by State Letters

  13. Cal Fresh/EBT Regulations

  14. User friendly site to easily pull up Cal Fresh and EBT Regs • Links to the MPP

  15. Medi-Cal Eligibility Procedures Manual

  16. MEPM • The Medi-Cal Eligibility Procedures Manual (MEPM) provides clarification to county social services staff on policies and procedures for making eligibility determinations for the Medi-Cal program. • It is updated by State Letters

  17. CMSP/Path 2 Health Eligibility Manual

  18. Letters • ALWAYS supersede the Manuals or W&I code. • They will cite any letters that they supersede and regulations they modify. • They are updated daily so check often to be sure you are following the most up to date letters!

  19. All County Letters

  20. 2012 ACLs

  21. Clarifying or interpreting official legislation or regulation • Changes to legislation or regulations • Erratas: A correction to an interpretation or information in a previous letter.

  22. All County Welfare Director’s Letters & Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Letters

  23. ACWDLs • written and released by the Medi-Cal Eligibility Division to the 58 counties informing the counties of policies and procedures for the implementation and administration of the Medi-Cal program. • written and released by the Medi-Cal Eligibility Division to the 58 counties informing the counties of  information concerning the Medi-Cal program that is not policies and procedures. MEDILs

  24. Eligibly – Policy and Regulation Center

  25. E-PARC

  26. Letter No.: 09-32 SUBJECT: MEDI-CAL MIDYEAR STATUS REPORT (MSR) REQUIREMENTS

  27. The annotation legend: Clarified  Modified Obsolete Superseded  Suspended E-PARC • It is not a complete site! • How to use: the Search tab will allow you to search by:  • By ACWDL number (xx-xx) • By Year (yyyy)  • By key words • By phrase • By Regulation number (xxxx.xx) • Specific program information

  28. All County Information Notices

  29. 2012 ACINs

  30. Usually just informational changes and updates • Example: COLA changes • no regulation has actually changed

  31. Legal Services of Northern California

  32. LSNC • Legal Services of Northern California provides legal representation to low-income clients in 23 Northern California counties • LSNC.net is a website designed for use as a legal resource and research tool • They provide summaries of Letters issued by the State as well as other tools.

  33. CDSS Forms

  34. DHCS Forms Index

  35. Basic Search Tips: • If there is a specific phrase – use it! • Use quotation marks (“”) to ensure you get exactly the word or phrase you are looking for! • Use as few words as possible • Use the acronym, then use the whole phrase. • If there is another way to say it – try it!

  36. Searching anywhere on a web page:

  37. How do I make it a favorite?

  38. Add

  39. Let’s do a quick exercise! • Let’s look for Regs pertaining to NOA requirements for MFG

  40. Questions? • Do you have any websites that you use to find regulations or interpretations that we didn’t cover? Thank you!

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