(a) An applicant or beneficiary shall, as a condition of Medi-Cal eligibility, take all actions necessary to obtain unconditionally available income. This includes applying for such income and cooperating in supplying the information requested by the agency making the award determination.
(b) Income shall be considered unconditionally available if the applicant or beneficiary has only to claim or accept the income. Such income includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Disability insurance benefits.
(2) Benefits available to veterans of military service.
(4) Unemployment insurance benefits.
(c) Public assistance benefits shall not be considered unconditionally available income.
(d) Only the person who refuses to apply for and accept unconditionally available income shall be rendered ineligible by such refusal.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14005.4 and 14005.7, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 8-8-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 32).
This database is current through 6/21/24 Register 2024, No. 25.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 50186, 22 CA ADC § 50186
