CalWORKs Cash Aid dropped from $221 to $22 after 9 months - is this normal in LA County?

That information is completely wrong! There is NO 9-month limit on CalWORKs cash aid. The lifetime limit is 48 months (used to be 60 but changed years ago). The only reasons your grant would drop that drastically are: 1. You didn't submit your SAR7 (Semi-Annual Report) 2. Your income increased significantly and went over the IRT (Income Reporting Threshold) 3. Someone was removed from your case 4. There was a WTW (Welfare to Work) sanction applied Call back and ask to speak with a supervisor. Something is definitely not right, and whoever told you about a 9-month limit gave you completely incorrect information.

im in LA county 2 and been gettin cash aid for like 18 months straight no issues. still get full amount for me + my 2 kids. whoever told u that 9 month thing is crazy wrong!!

This is a classic case of misinformation from an untrained or confused eligibility worker. I've been dealing with the LA DPSS system for years, and there are specific reasons why your grant would be reduced: - If you recently started working, they may have calculated your income incorrectly - If you missed an appointment or didn't submit verification documents - If there was a change in your household composition they're accounting for - If they applied a Welfare-to-Work sanction because of missed WTW activities Request a Notice of Action explaining the reduction. They're required by law to send you written explanation before reducing benefits. If you didn't receive one, that's another issue to bring up when you speak to a supervisor.

OMG I HAD THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN!!! They cut me from $373 to $34 last month and I was FREAKING OUT!!! Turns out they thought I didn't turn in a document but I actually did!!! It was THEIR mistake and they fixed it but I had to wait 2 weeks for the money!!! Call them back and DEMAND to talk to a supervisor!!! Don't let them tell you that 9 month garbage!!!!!

I've been having the hardest time getting through to LA County DPSS lately. After getting disconnected about 8 times trying to fix a similar issue, I finally used this service called Claimyr that got me through to a real person in about 10 minutes. You might want to check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE For your actual issue, definitely sounds like a mistake. I've been on CalWORKs for almost 2 years in LA County and never had any 9-month reduction. Ask for a supervisor and request an immediate correction since this was clearly their error.

they prolly put u on wat they call a "zero grant" where u get like almost nothing cuz of some issue. happened to me when they thought my bf was living with me (he wasnt). check ur mybenefitscal acct to see if theres any notices or case updates. sometimes the notices online before they even mail them to u.

my sister had somthing like this happen and it was cuz they didnt process her SAR7 even tho she turned it in. she got the receipt and everything! they fixed it but had to do some kinda emergency payment or something. make sure u have proof u submitted all ur paperwork!

Call ur worker and demand answers! This county makes so many mistakes i swear they hope people just give up and dont fight for their benefits!

Since you're in LA County and this appears to be an administrative error, you should also consider filing for a State Hearing if they don't resolve this quickly. You have 90 days from when the action took place to request one. While waiting for the hearing, you can also request Aid Paid Pending, which means they continue your regular benefits until the hearing decision. LA County DPSS has been experiencing significant staffing issues recently, resulting in more errors like this. Be persistent, document everything, and don't accept incorrect information from frontline staff who may not be properly trained.

I'm so sorry this happened to you! As someone who's navigated the LA County system, I can confirm what others have said - there is absolutely NO 9-month limit on CalWORKs cash aid. That worker gave you completely false information. A few things to try when you call back: - Ask for the worker's name and ID number - Request to speak with a supervisor immediately - Ask them to explain in writing why your grant was reduced - Request they review your case file while you're on the phone If you can't get through by phone, try going to your local DPSS office in person. Sometimes face-to-face gets faster results. Bring copies of all your recent paperwork (SAR7, any verification docs, etc.) and ask them to print out your case history. This sounds like either a data entry error or someone mixed up your case with another client's. These mistakes happen way too often in LA County unfortunately. Stay strong and keep pushing - you deserve your full benefits!

My boyfriend just moved out n now he's paying rent where he's @ now so he reported it to the county worker so from 221.00 monthly they now give him 88.00 a month , how is he supposed to pay rent n still be able to get the things he need ?? Not only did they cut his payment they lowered his food stamps as well from 298.99 to 240.00 monthly.. I