Lol welcome to the wonderful world of Medi-Cal 🎪🤡 Where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter!

Has anyone tried contacting their state representative about this? I've heard sometimes they can help push things along.

this is classic dpss nonsense, they do this to make it harder for people to actually get benefits. they hope youll just give up! dont let them win - call and DEMAND a phone interview. they have to give you one if you say you cant get there. ive been dealing with these tactics for YEARS with riverside county. the whole system is designed to be as difficult as possible

One more thing to know - once your case is approved, you can request a case transfer to your local office. While they might not change your interview location easily, after approval you have more rights to request a transfer based on accessibility. Just make sure you complete the initial application process first (interview and document submission), then submit a formal written request for case transfer once approved. Include documentation of your transportation barriers if possible.

I just wanna say I'm really sorry about your job loss. This happened to me in January and it was really stressful. Hang in there! ❤️

make sure u keep all ur paystubs from the job even after it closes!!! they might ask for them later and its a pain when u cant get them from hr anymore!!

@casual_commenter Yes! It actually does work. I was skeptical too, but after getting disconnected THREE times trying to reach my worker about my daughter's School Readiness payment, I tried Claimyr and got through in minutes. Just followed the instructions on their site. Worth it to avoid the hours of frustration and hold music!

One more important thing - make sure you keep documentation of when your child turned 6. The system sometimes doesn't update properly, and you could potentially get an overpayment notice months later if they realize they've been paying the higher under-6 rate too long. If you get a Notice of Action about the decrease, keep it for your records. If you don't get one within the next month, I'd recommend reporting the age change in writing (keep a copy) to protect yourself from potential overpayment issues down the road.

You're actually in a good position! When I had my WTW orientation, they told me they WANT people to get education that leads to better jobs. Make sure you bring your enrollment papers tomorrow and ask about the Ancillary Support Services. That's what pays for books, supplies, transportation, etc. for approved activities. I got almost $300 for my CNA program supplies last year. They weren't mad at all that I had already enrolled - the worker said it showed initiative. Just explain that you're motivated to get your GED but need their support to be successful. The GED hours should count toward your WTW participation as long as they approve it in your plan. Good luck!

One thing nobody mentioned - if your GED program doesn't meet your full WTW hours requirement (which depends on your family situation, usually 20-35 hours/week), you can ask about "study time" hours to supplement. Many counties allow you to count supervised study time toward your required hours. For your appointment tomorrow, be prepared with: 1. Class schedule with days/times 2. Program information showing it leads to employment 3. List of required materials with costs 4. Childcare needs if applicable Also, ask about transportation assistance! Many don't realize CalWORKs can provide bus passes or mileage reimbursement for approved WTW activities. Good for you taking this step to improve your situation!