§ 11006 Public Assistance Allowance Criteria

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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This law says the government can make rules about how much money people on public assistance get if they live in a place that already gives them food, shelter, or other basic needs.

Key Takeaways

•If you live in a place that gives you food or shelter, the government might give you less money.
•This only applies to people getting public assistance.
•The rules must follow federal laws.

Example

A person lives in a group home where meals and housing are provided.

The government might give them less money because they don’t need as much for food or rent.

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§ 11006 Public Assistance Allowance Criteria

Except as basic needs are provided pursuant to a life care agreement governed by Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1770) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, to the extent permitted by federal law the director shall formulate and promulgate regulations which establish criteria for evaluation of allowances provided to recipients of public assistance under the following circumstances: 1. Applicants or recipients who reside in a facility operated by an organization that provides for any or all of the basic needs of the individual. 2. Applicants or recipients who reside under a living arrangement paid for and controlled by an organization. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

life care agreement basic needs public assistance regulations federal law

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11006.

§ 11006 Public Assistance Allowance Criteria

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 11006 Public Assistance Allowance Criteria

This law says the government can make rules about how much money people on public assistance get if they live in a place that already gives them food, shelter, or other basic needs.

Key Takeaways

•If you live in a place that gives you food or shelter, the government might give you less money.
•This only applies to people getting public assistance.
•The rules must follow federal laws.

Example

A person lives in a group home where meals and housing are provided.

The government might give them less money because they don’t need as much for food or rent.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 11006 Public Assistance Allowance Criteria

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

life care agreement basic needs public assistance regulations federal law

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11006.

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