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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 5Ch. 1§ 17021 Welfare Eligibility After Time Limit

§ 17021 Welfare Eligibility After Time Limit

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 17021 Welfare Eligibility After Time Limit

Key Takeaways

  • •If a family gets welfare help for 48 months, the parents can't get more help until all their kids turn 18.
  • •If a parent is punished (like breaking welfare rules), they can't get extra help for themselves.
  • •This rule doesn't stop kids from getting health care help.
  • •This rule was only in place until May 2022 or when the computer system was ready.

Example

A mom gets welfare help for her two kids for 4 years (48 months). After that, she can't get more help for herself until both kids turn 18, even if one kid is still living with her.

The law says once a family hits the 48-month limit, the parents can't get more welfare help until all their kids are adults (18 or older).

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17021 Welfare Eligibility After Time Limit

(a) Any individual who is not eligible for aid under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 as a result of the 48-month limitation specified in subdivision (a) of Section 11454 shall not be eligible for aid or assistance under this part until all of the children of the individual on whose behalf aid was received, whether or not currently living in the home with the individual, are 18 years of age or older. (b) Any individual who is receiving aid under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 on behalf of an eligible child, but who is either ineligible for aid or whose needs are not otherwise taken into account in determining the amount of aid to the family pursuant to Section 11450 due to the imposition of a sanction or penalty, shall not be eligible for aid or assistance under this part. (c) This section shall not apply to health care benefits provided under this part. (d) This section shall become inoperative on May 1, 2022, or when the department notifies the Legislature that the Statewide Automated Welfare System can perform the necessary automation to implement Section 17021, as added by the act that added this subdivision, whichever date is later, and, as of January 1 of the following year, is repealed. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 11, Sec. 81. (AB 79) Effective June 29, 2020. Inoperative on or after May 1, 2022, as prescribed by its own provisions. Repealed as of January 1 following inoperative date.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

benefitshealthpenaltylegislatureassistancestatewide automated welfareeffective junelimitation

Related Statutes

  • § 11054 Applicant Affirmation Requirement
  • § 1784 Community Resources Youthful Offenders
  • § 18999 Housing Disability Income Advocacy Program
  • § 10207 Child Care Development Services
  • § 10213 Early Learning Access Policy

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 17021.
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