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Wait your benefits actually came through? I'm still waiting on mine and it's almost 9AM! I called the EBT customer service number and they said everything looks normal on my account but nothing has deposited yet. This is making me so anxious I can't even focus on getting my kids ready for school. 😫
Amina Toure
•If customer service confirmed your account is active, try not to worry. LA County processes hundreds of thousands of payments - sometimes it takes until later in the morning. If it's not there by noon, then call your worker directly. Make sure you also check your semi-annual reporting status - if you have an overdue SAR7, that could delay your payment.
Yara Nassar
Just as an update for anyone who might search for this in the future - my worker told me that LA County processes CalWORKs payments in batches by case number groupings. That's why some people get theirs at midnight and others not until morning. She said there's no way to know exactly when your specific payment will post each month, but if your case is in good standing, it should arrive by noon on the payment date at the latest.
That's really helpful information! I've been on CalWORKs for years and never knew they batched by case number. Makes sense why my neighbor and I always get ours at different times despite applying in the same month.
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while ur waiting, call 211 and ask about emergency diaper banks in ur area. they can usually give u a week supply of diapers to get by until ur benefits come back on
Sara Unger
I just want to update you - I checked the Welfare & Institutions Code, and for discontinued cases where the client provides verification within 30 days of discontinuance, they are required to process it and restore benefits without requiring a new application. The CW 2219 form helps, but technically they should be able to reactivate your case just with the birth certificate since it's what they requested. If you continue having trouble, mention "W&I Code Section 11265.4" to your worker when you speak with them.
Tyler Murphy
•Thank you!! That code reference might really help. I'm going to try that Claimyr service tomorrow to get through and mention all this. Will update what happens.
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Nick Kravitz
Another thing to check - make sure your Semi-Annual Report (SAR 7) and annual recertification are up to date. Sometimes benefits stop because of missing paperwork, and people think it's related to program changes when it's actually just a reporting issue. If you haven't submitted a SAR 7 recently, that could be why your benefits changed. Just something else to consider.
I actually submitted my SAR 7 last month and got confirmation it was received. My regular CalWORKs payment came through fine, it was just the extra pandemic amount that disappeared. But good point, I'll double check all my paperwork is in order.
I've been speaking with several families about this issue. What many don't realize is the pandemic money was part of the American Rescue Plan Act funding that had a specific end date. The state did make a permanent adjustment to the Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) rates to partially offset this, but it's much less than the pandemic supplement was. If you're experiencing hardship because of this change, ask your worker specifically about: 1. The CalWORKs Housing Support Program 2. Special Needs supplements 3. The Homeless Assistance Program if you're at risk of losing housing 4. WTW supportive services if you're participating in Welfare to Work Also check if you're receiving the full CalFresh amount you're eligible for, as many CalWORKs families don't receive their maximum food benefits.
This is really helpful info. When I asked about the housing support program my worker gave me a bunch of paperwork to fill out but warned me there's a waitlist in most counties. Still worth applying though!
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yah defintly go in person!!!! calling is useless they never pick up. i waited 2 hrs last time i went but at least i got to talk to a actual person who fixed my case
Luca Romano
One more thing - if by some chance they refuse to help you tomorrow, ask for a "Notice of Action" with the denial in writing. You have the right to appeal any decision through a "fair hearing" process. But I'm hoping they'll just reinstate your benefits on the spot given that your income is zero now!
Diego Vargas
•Thank you! If they try to deny me, I'll definitely ask for that notice in writing. Hoping it doesn't come to that though.
Chloe Taylor
You can also report the changes online through BenefitsCal if you have an account set up. That way you have documentation that you reported within the 10-day timeframe. I always take screenshots of everything I submit online because the county "lost" my reports twice before.
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GalacticGladiator
Good point about childcare assistance! Since you're starting a new job, make sure to ask about: 1. CalWORKs childcare benefits 2. Work expense deductions (they don't count all your income against you) 3. Earned Income Disregard (first $225 + 50% of remaining earnings are disregarded) Your benefits might actually increase for a while even with your new job, especially since your partner's income is no longer counted in the household.
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Freya Larsen
•Thank you all for the help! I finally got through to a worker today. They're sending me the forms and I have an appointment next week to bring everything in. They said I should apply for childcare right away since there can be a waiting period. This has been so stressful but I feel better now knowing what to do.
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