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HASA transportation and nutritional allowances
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This chapter discusses the current transportation and nutritional allowance provided to HASA clients. John Rojas reveals that the allowance is $158 per month and has not changed since its inception about 40 years ago. Council Member Ayala expresses disappointment at the lack of increase, given rising costs.
- Current transportation and nutritional allowance is $158 per month
- The allowance has not increased in approximately 40 years
- Any increase would require approval from the state oversight agency (OTDA)
- Council Member Ayala emphasizes the importance of agencies advocating for necessary funding increases
Diana Ayala
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I appreciate that.
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Can you tell us what the current transportation and nutritional allowance is?
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And when was the last time that it was increased?
John Rojas
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Sure.
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The current, nutrition and transportation allowance is a hundred and $58 a month, and, this allowance has not changed since since its inception.
Diana Ayala
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Which was one?
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40 years ago?
John Rojas
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In forty years ago or so.
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So yes.
Diana Ayala
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Well, that's disappointing.
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I mean, especially because the rate of everything has gone up significantly.
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Okay.
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According to well well, before I move on, is that an ask on on, you know, when now that we're gonna be negotiating the budget, would you normally submit a request to increase that amount?
John Rojas
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So that would have to be a conversation with our state oversight agency, the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance, since that is part of a cash assistance allowance.
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Mhmm.
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So, that would be a conversation we would need to have with OTDA.
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And we've had that conversation.
Joe Hoff
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You've had
John Rojas
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those conversations.
Diana Ayala
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Okay.
John Rojas
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Something I'll we'll follow-up with our team to make sure what the status is and and give an update.
Diana Ayala
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Yeah.
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No.
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I always ask because, I find that a lot of, agencies have, you know, a need for for, you know, more funding in a specific area, but then, you know, are not necessarily
Daniel Leyva
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Engaging.