Anyone with CalWORKs direct deposit get their Cash Aid early this month?

mine always comes 1 day early. check ur bank not all banks process deposits the same way

CalWORKs direct deposit timing depends on both when the county releases payments and how your bank processes them. Some important things to know: 1) The payment date doesn't change month to month - if you're supposed to get it on the 1st, the county releases it on the 1st 2) However, some banks will process pending deposits early, especially if the actual payment date falls on a weekend or holiday 3) Credit unions often process faster than big banks 4) First-time direct deposits sometimes take one extra day as the system verifies your account If this is only your 3rd month and first time with direct deposit, don't panic if the timing isn't what you expected. The first direct deposit can sometimes take an extra day to process as the system verifies your account information.

I've been on CalWORKs for 2 years now and I noticed the deposit time totally depends on who you bank with. My sister and I both get CalWORKs, but she gets her Cash Aid a full day before me every single month because she uses a credit union and I use Chase. Also, if this is your first direct deposit, sometimes the county puts a "pre-note" on your account which is basically a test run to make sure your banking info is correct. That can delay things by a day. If you're worried about rent, you might want to call your caseworker to confirm everything's on track. I used Claimyr.com to get through to my worker when I had a similar issue - saved me hours of waiting on hold. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE

DIRECT DEPOSIT IS ALWAYS A MESS!! I switched back to the EBT card after trying direct deposit for 4 months. Every month was different!!! The county told me one date but my bank did whatever they wanted. One month it was 2 days early, next month it was ON TIME, then next month it was LATE!!! I need to know EXACTLY when my money comes so I can pay my bills on time. Maybe your bank is better than mine was but dont be surprised if its not consistent.

My sister just had this issue last month with CalWORKs deposits. Turns out she didn't complete her SAR7 correctly and they were holding her payment. Might want to check if you submitted all your paperwork on time. Also, did you report any income changes? That can delay things too.

mines always hit my acct by 11:30pm the nite b4 but i have golden1 credit union they always process govt payments early not just calworks but my tax refund came early 2. my friend has chase and she gets it exactly on the day never early

Just to add some additional information - if you're concerned about your Cash Aid not arriving when expected, it's also good to check your BenefitsCal account or MyBenefits CalWIN portal (depending on your county). You can see if the payment has been issued but just hasn't hit your bank yet. And if you're consistently having issues with timing and your rent due date, you can request a payment issuance date change from your worker in some counties. It's not guaranteed they'll approve it, but worth asking if the current schedule is causing hardship with your rent payments.

Did your deposit ever show up? Was curious if it worked out for you or if you ended up having to contact your worker.

Glad to hear your deposit finally came through! Wells Fargo is notorious for not processing early - they're very strict about waiting until the actual payment date. For future reference, if you ever need to switch banks for better deposit timing, some good options that consistently process CalWORKs early are Golden 1 Credit Union (like Giovanni mentioned), Navy Federal if you qualify, and most local credit unions. Also, since you mentioned this is only your 3rd month, you might want to set up account alerts through your Wells Fargo app so you get notified the moment deposits hit. That way you won't have to keep checking manually every month. Welcome to the CalWORKs community - sounds like you're getting the hang of how everything works!

I've been on CalWORKs for about 6 months now and switched from EBT card to direct deposit after my 2nd month - best decision I made! Like others mentioned, it really does depend on your bank. I use a local credit union (SAFE Credit Union) and consistently get my payment around 10pm the night before it's due. One thing I wish someone had told me when I was new - if you're stressed about timing with rent, talk to your landlord about the situation. A lot of landlords are actually understanding about government benefit timing, especially if you communicate upfront. Mine lets me pay on the 2nd now instead of the 1st, which takes all the pressure off. Also, Pro tip: download your bank's mobile app if you haven't already and turn on push notifications for deposits. Game changer for peace of mind!