CalWORKs reapplication timeline after case closure due to late income verification?

same thing happened to me back in january!!!! took them exactly 30 days to approve me again which is the maximum time they r allowed to take. so frustrating bcuz they already had all my info! good luck

When your CalWORKs case is discontinued for late verification and you reapply, they technically have up to 30 days to process the new application. However, in my experience working with families in your situation, it often moves faster than a brand new application since they already have most of your information in the system. Make sure you've submitted ALL verification documents with your new application so there's no reason for delays. Also, if you're facing financial hardship (like potential eviction), mention this when you speak with a worker - they can sometimes prioritize urgent cases. I suggest trying to connect with your county office again to check on your application status and express your urgent need for assistance with your rent deadline approaching.

Try calling right when they open in the morning (usually 8am). That's when wait times are shortest. Make sure to specifically ask if they can expedite your case due to the fact it's a reapplication rather than a new application. Also, don't forget that when your CalWORKs is approved, they'll issue benefits from the date you submitted your application, so even if approval takes the full 30 days, you'll still get the full amount you're entitled to from your application date. Have you called your assigned worker directly rather than the main line? Sometimes they'll give you their direct extension after your first interview.

i think they take the same time as a new application cuz technically that's what it is. but u should ask about immediate need when u call. if u prove ur facing eviction or have no food they mite rush it for u

I had this EXACT problem last year but with both my CalWORKs AND CalFresh (forgot to upload my last paystub and they closed both). So frustrating because I had to start all over! It took them 17 days to approve my CalWORKs again, and I had to do another phone interview even though I'd just had one 2 months before. The system is so broken - they'll close your case over one missing document even when they have years of your information already on file! When I finally got through to someone, they acted like I was trying to commit fraud or something, not just a busy mom who forgot ONE DOCUMENT. Ugh. Honestly the calling situation is a nightmare. I spent 3 days trying to get through before I finally got a person.

I found a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to a human at the CalWORKs office when my case got closed last year. They have this system that waits on hold for you and calls you when a real person picks up. Saved me from spending hours on hold. Check out their site at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE that shows how it works. Definitely worth it in my opinion since getting through to someone directly can sometimes speed up your application, especially if it's just a reapplication after closure. Once I actually talked to a real worker, they were able to expedite my case since they already had most of my info in the system. Didn't take the full 30 days.

When you reapplied, did you check the box for Immediate Need? There's an option on the application where you can request emergency aid if you're at risk of homelessness, have no food, or utility shutoff. If you have less than $100 and need to pay rent, you might qualify. They're supposed to give you an answer within 3 days if you request Immediate Need.

To answer your question about documents - for a reapplication within 30-60 days of case closure, they typically don't need new copies of permanent documents like birth certificates or Social Security cards as long as they already have them on file. However, they will need updated income verification (like those pay stubs you missed submitting) and possibly updated residency verification if anything has changed. And regarding Immediate Need, yes, you'll need to demonstrate financial hardship - typically bank statements showing less than $100 in resources and documentation of the urgent expense (like a rental agreement showing amount due).

update us when u find out! I hate how diffrent every county is with calworks. my friend in LA county got approved in like 10 days after reapplying but took me the full 30 in san bernardino

I went through this same situation about 6 months ago - missed my redetermination deadline by just 3 days and they closed my case immediately. It's so stressful when you have kids depending on that money! In my experience, the reapplication took about 3 weeks to get approved, which was faster than the full 30 days but still felt like forever when bills were due. A few things that helped me: 1. I called every few days to check status and let them know about my urgent housing situation 2. Made sure to mention I had kids when speaking to workers - they do seem to prioritize families with children 3. Had all my documents ready to upload immediately if they requested anything additional Also, don't forget that you might still be eligible for emergency food assistance through CalFresh even while your CalWORKs is processing. That can help stretch your budget while you wait. Hang in there - I know it's incredibly stressful but you'll get through this!