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Does anyone know if this affects the increase we're supposed to get this month? I heard CalWORKs payments are going up by like $25 for a family of three starting in February.
Yes, the CalWORKs grant amounts increased slightly this month. For a family of three in Region 1, the maximum went from $1,037 to $1,062. The increase should be reflected in this month's payment once it posts. If you don't see the increase, that would be a separate issue to address with your county worker.
This is exactly why I always check my account multiple times on payment day! Mine was delayed by about 4 hours last month too. For anyone still waiting, I've noticed that different banks process the deposits at different times even when CalWORKs releases them. Chase usually gets mine by 2am, but my friend with Bank of America sometimes doesn't see hers until late afternoon. The system definitely needs to be more consistent, but at least most delays seem to resolve within the same day. Hang in there everyone! 💪
Anastasia Fedorov
Only submit what they specifically request in your renewal packet. If they didn't specifically ask for bank statements, you don't need to include them. But always include proof of rent/mortgage, utilities, childcare costs, and any income - these are standard requirements. Since you mentioned having a 1-year-old with a WTW exemption, make sure that exemption is still documented in your case. Young child exemptions are automatic but sometimes need to be verified at renewal.
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Chloe Anderson
•Got it! I'll make sure to check everything carefully. I just logged into BenefitsCal and I can see my renewal is there waiting for me. Going to set aside time tomorrow to complete everything. Thank you all for the help!
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Malik Johnson
Good luck with your renewal! Just wanted to add that if you're doing it online through BenefitsCal, the system will actually show you a checklist of everything you need to submit before you can finalize it. It's really helpful because it won't let you submit until everything is complete. Also, if you have any trouble uploading documents (sometimes the system is glitchy), you can always drop them off at your local office and reference your online submission. The workers can match them up in the system. You've got this!
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Ravi Sharma
•That's so reassuring to know about the checklist feature! I was worried I might miss something important but it sounds like the system will guide me through it. And good to know about the backup option of dropping off documents at the office if there are any upload issues. I'm feeling much more confident about getting this done now. Thank you for the encouragement!
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