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Yes, the SAR7 is different from recertification. The SAR7 is a simpler mid-period report that verifies your continued eligibility by updating income, household composition, etc. Recertification is a more comprehensive review of your entire case that happens annually. And you're exactly right about the IRT (Income Reporting Threshold). It's the maximum amount your household can earn before you must report it, even if it's not your regular reporting month. Your IRT amount should be listed on your approval notices - it's based on your household size and is set at 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. If your income ever exceeds this amount, you must report it within 10 days. One thing to keep in mind: even though you only have to report certain changes during your report months, keeping your worker updated on things like address changes should be done immediately. Missing notices is one of the biggest reasons people lose benefits unexpectedly.
Thank you for explaining! I think my IRT is around $2,800 for my household size, but I'll double-check my last approval notice. I've been working part-time and nowhere near that amount, but it's good to know for sure what the limit is. This system is so complicated sometimes.
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did u report it to the police too? my cousin didnt get her money back until she filed a police report
Filing a police report isn't required for EBT theft claims with CalWORKs, but it can sometimes help speed up the process or add credibility to your claim if it's being questioned. The county's fraud investigation unit works separately from local police though.
check you're benefits account online maybe they already added the money back but didn't tell you? happened to my sister last year
Just checked BenefitsCal again and nothing's been added back yet. Still showing a $0 balance which is making me panic. I appreciate everyone's suggestions though - at least now I have some numbers to call tomorrow.
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wat i dont get is why u took out all ur money at once??? thats kinda on u tbh. not tryna be mean but i always take mine out in small amounts for this exact reason
I needed it all for rent which was due soon. I don't normally withdraw it all at once, but I was in Sacramento visiting my sister who's been sick and needed to pay rent as soon as I got back. Not really helpful to blame me when I'm already stressed about this situation.
That comment wasn't helpful. Many families need their full benefit amount for essential expenses like rent. The important thing now is getting through the replacement process properly. Focus on getting that police report number and submitting the CW 2216 form with your ATM receipt to your home county as quickly as possible.
I want to add one more important detail: when submitting your CW 2216 form, you'll need to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury. Be 100% accurate about all details (time, place, amount, circumstances). Any discrepancies between your statement and the police report could result in denial. Also, while you're waiting for replacement, ask specifically about these emergency options: 1. Immediate Need payment (one-time emergency payment) 2. Homeless Assistance if you're at risk of eviction 3. Emergency food referrals through CalFresh Document every call attempt you make (date, time, number called). This might help if there are delays in processing your replacement request.
Thank you, I'll be very careful about all the details matching up. I'm going to try the online police report tonight and then call my worker first thing tomorrow. I appreciate everyone's help with this nightmare situation.
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Great news! Make sure to follow up if the benefits aren't restored within the 48 hours they promised. And for future reference, when uploading documents to BenefitsCal, it's sometimes better to use the mobile app to take photos rather than scanning - their system seems to process photos better than scanned documents in many cases.
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this happnd to me but opposite...they said i was gettin benefits but my card had NOTHING on it for the month! took 2wks to fix it. the system is so messd up sometimes. good luck!!
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Freya Pedersen
•Same!!!!! My worker keeps saying "it's in the computer" but nothing ever shows up on time!
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AstroAdventurer
Update: I finally got through to someone at the county office! They confirmed it was an error in their system and that I wasn't supposed to receive the February payment. The worker told me to just hold onto the money and not spend it because they'll be sending me an overpayment notice. She said because I reported it before spending it and it was their error, I might qualify for a waiver, but I'll need to apply for that once I get the notice. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Javier Mendoza
•That's great you got through! Definitely apply for that waiver. Since you reported it immediately and didn't spend the money, you have a strong case for the county to waive the overpayment, especially since it was their administrative error. Make sure to submit the waiver request within the timeframe specified on the overpayment notice when you get it.
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