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also just fyi when they do start garnishing his benefits youll only get like $50 of it since your on calworks. the rest goes to the county to "pay back" the benefits theyve given u. its so backwards! they should let us keep it all since were the ones taking care of the kids!
That's not entirely accurate. Under California rules with CalWORKs, the first $100 for one child or $200 for two or more children of current child support collected each month is passed through to the family (as of 2025 rates). The rest goes to reimburse the county. However, if the child support amount exceeds your CalWORKs grant, you could potentially receive more total income by receiving the full child support payment and discontinuing CalWORKs. It depends on the specific amounts involved.
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! My ex also gets VA disability and it took me months to figure out that I needed to be super specific with DCSS about what type of benefits he receives. One thing that really helped me was getting a copy of his VA award letter (I found it when picking up my kids one time). Having that documentation with the exact monthly amount made DCSS take action much faster. Also, just a heads up - even though it's frustrating that most of the money goes to reimburse CalWORKs, once they start collecting regularly you might find that the total amount puts you in a better financial position overall. In my case, I was able to transition off cash aid after about 6 months of consistent collections because my total income (child support + work) became enough to cover our expenses. Hang in there and keep pushing - the squeaky wheel definitely gets the grease with these agencies!
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anyone else think its crazy that we gotta jump through all these hoops just to pay them money for insurance? 🤡 system's broken yo
For real. It's like they don't even want our business 🤷♂️
Preach! 👏👏👏
Hey OP, which insurance company are you dealing with? Some are definitely worse than others when it comes to customer service.
I'm with HealthFirst. Heard good things about them before I signed up, but this renewal process is making me reconsider...
Oof, yeah they've gone downhill lately. My cousin had similar issues with them last year. Might be worth shopping around when you do get this sorted out.
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Just a heads up, if you're updating due to a "life event" like marriage, birth, job change, etc., you usually have a limited window to make changes. Don't wait too long!
This is so important! I missed the window once and had to wait for open enrollment. It sucked.
Anyone else feel like they need a PhD in bureaucracy to navigate the health insurance system? 🤔 I swear, every time I think I've figured it out, something changes.
Seriously! I'm convinced they make it complicated on purpose so we just give up and pay whatever they say 🙄
Lol, maybe we should start a support group. "Confused by Health Insurance Anonymous" 😂
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Pro tip: if you can, try to do as much as possible online through their portal. Sometimes you can submit rebudget requests there. Might save you a phone call altogether!
This! 👆 The online portal is a lifesaver. Just make sure all your info is up to date before you submit anything.
Jamal Washington
Quick update - there's been a system-wide issue with direct deposit processing in several California counties since late 2024. The state is working on fixing it, but many requests are severely delayed. If you call, specifically mention the "direct deposit backlog issue" and ask if your county is affected. That will help them give you more accurate information about your situation.
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Ethan Davis
•Thank you for this update! That would explain the long delay. I'll mention this specifically when I call. Really appreciate everyone's help with this!
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Quinn Herbert
I'm dealing with the exact same issue! Submitted my direct deposit form in November and still getting paper checks. After reading all these responses, it sounds like there's definitely a system-wide problem affecting multiple counties. I'm going to try calling the main customer service line tomorrow and mention the "direct deposit backlog issue" that @Jamal Washington mentioned. It's so frustrating having to cash these checks every month when direct deposit should be simple. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least now I know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess!
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