It is critical for the Legislature to understand the shortcomings of CalHEERS and inordinate delays in developing functionalities that are considered to be a baseline for most eligibility systems. Specifically, our organizations ask that you adopt trailer bill language that: (1) specifies a timeline for known eligibility-related issues to be fixed, (2) provides greater accountability on the part of the Administration for delays and workarounds, (3) sets forth a more inclusive, statutory governance process for the system, and (4) suspends the onset of county penalties until needed eligibility fixes have been implemented.

CWDA-SEIU Budget Memo to Assembly Budget Sub 1

CWDA-SEIU Memo to Senate Budget Sub 3

Attachment: County Workarounds and Defects