{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"12550.1","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 12550.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE [11000. - 15771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Emergency Payments and Special Circumstances for Aged, Blind and Disabled [12500. - 12601.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Special Circumstances [12550. - 12554.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 111, Sec. 41.   Effective July 30, 2001.","effective":"2001-07-30","html":"<p>(a) Effective July 1, 2001, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following benefits shall be provided under this article:</p><p>(1) The maximum amount for purchase, repair, or modification of housing or to prevent foreclosures or for relocation expenses shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).</p><p>(2) The maximum amount of payment for the purchase, repair or replacement of equipment, including appliances, shall be six hundred dollars ($600).</p><p>(3) The maximum amount of payment for the purchase, repair, or replacement of bedding and mattresses shall be three hundred dollars ($300).</p><p>(4) The maximum amount of payment for the purchase, repair, or replacement of clothing shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).</p><p>(b) The department may adopt emergency regulations to implement this section.</p>","text":"(a) Effective July 1, 2001, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following benefits shall be provided under this article: (1) The maximum amount for purchase, repair, or modification of housing or to prevent foreclosures or for relocation expenses shall be one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). (2) The maximum amount of payment for the purchase, repair or replacement of equipment, including appliances, shall be six hundred dollars ($600). (3) The maximum amount of payment for the purchase, repair, or replacement of bedding and mattresses shall be three hundred dollars ($300). (4) The maximum amount of payment for the purchase, repair, or replacement of clothing shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (b) The department may adopt emergency regulations to implement this section.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/special-circumstances-12550-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}