Can't get through to confirm if CalFresh received my SAR7 - worried about benefits stopping

this happens EVERY time with SAR7s!! i swear they lose half of them on purpose. i mailed mine last month and ended up having to resubmit it bcuz they claimed they nvr got it. try checking BenefitsCal online if u have an account, sometimes it will show if its received

If it shows as "pending review" in your BenefitsCal account, that's a good sign they received it. However, you're right to want confirmation because sometimes they need additional verification documents that they might not communicate clearly. For peace of mind, you should still try to reach someone directly. What county are you in? Some counties have specific worker email addresses or dedicated phone lines for document verification questions.

OMG i know exactly how u feel!!!! I was in the same boat last year and my benefits got cut off even tho i DID turn in my SAR7!!! It took 3 weeks to get them back and they said it was "processing backlog" whatever that means. so frustrating!!!!

Have you tried using Claimyr? It saved me SO much time with this exact problem. It's this service that gets you through to an actual CalFresh worker without the endless hold times. You just go to claimyr.com and they basically wait on hold for you and call when a real person picks up. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8. I was skeptical but used it when my SAR7 was stuck in processing and got through to someone who fixed it right away.

It's definitely a good sign that BenefitsCal shows your SAR7 as "pending review." Here's what I recommend: 1. Screenshot that pending status page as proof you submitted it 2. If your hours increased, but it wasn't over the Income Reporting Threshold (IRT) shown on your last approval letter, you should be fine 3. Try reaching your county office via email - Alameda County has a general case document email: CustomerService@acgov.org 4. Include your case number and specifically ask for confirmation that your SAR7 was received and if any additional verification is needed If you don't get an email response within 3 business days, then I'd recommend trying to get through by phone or using one of the call services like mentioned above. The most important thing is documenting your attempts to communicate with them.

hav u tried goin to ur county office agen? sometimes thats the only way i can get anythng done w my calfresh. its so annoying but I bring a book and just wait all day if i have too. the online stuff never works right for me either and im tired of the phones.

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to confirm they received your SAR7? If your income change was less than $125/month, you technically don't even have to report it on the SAR7 mid-period (though it's always good that you did). The key threshold to worry about is the IRT that was listed on your approval notice. As long as your total household income stays below that, your benefits should continue without interruption.