Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 50045.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 50045.1 - Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE)

"Impairment Related Work Expenses" (IRWE) means those expenses of a working disabled QMB or SLMB program applicant/beneficiary which are necessary to become or remain employed. Such expenses include but are not limited to expenses which are:

(a) Required to control a disabling condition, thereby enabling the individual to work;

(b) Essential to meet the functional demands of a job, e.g., wheelchairs, respirators, prosthesis, attendant care;

(c) Necessary in preparing for work, in traveling to and from work, or assistance needed immediately upon returning from work (e.g., attendant care services, transportation costs, exterior ramps, and railing or pathways modified to the exterior of the applicant's/beneficiary's residence).

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 50045.1

1. New section filed 8-13-90 as an emergency; operative 8-13-90 (Register 90, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-11-90 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 12-11-90 and filed 1-9-91 (Register 91, No. 8).
3. Amendment of opening statement filed 12-21-93; operative 1-20-94 (Register 93, No. 52).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1382 a(b) and 1396a(a), Title 42, United States Code; and Section 14005.11, Welfare and Institutions Code.