How do I remove my ex-boyfriend from my CalWORKs case when we're no longer together?

You need to fill out a SAR 3 form to report the change in household composition. This is considered a midperiod change that you HAVE to report within 10 days. if u dont report it and they find out later you could get in trouble for fraud. your benefit might go down without his income but better than risking overpayment

This is definitely something you need to report right away. You'll need to complete a SAR 3 form (Midperiod Status Report) since a household member has left. You can submit this through BenefitsCal, by mail, or in person at your county office. The county will likely ask for verification that he's no longer in the home. This could be his new lease, utility bills in his name at a new address, or even a written statement from you (though additional verification is often preferred). Regarding your benefits, without his income being counted, your cash grant might actually increase if he was working. However, if he had no income, your grant might decrease since there's one less person in the household. Either way, it's critical to report this change to avoid potential overpayments that you'd have to pay back.

GIRL I WENT THRU THIS EXACT THING!!! my worker was so annoying about it too kept asking for "proof" we broke up like what am i supposed to do take a picture of our fight?? 🙄 just keep calling til u get someone and be super clear that hes GONE and not coming back

In addition to submitting the SAR 3 form that others mentioned, I'd recommend writing a detailed statement explaining when he moved out and why. Be specific about the date he left and include any relevant details about your relationship ending. In my experience working with CalWORKs clients, the county will typically accept your statement along with at least one other form of verification. Good options include: - Statement from your landlord - Utility bill showing reduced usage - His new address information - Phone records showing different locations Once you submit everything, follow up in about 5-7 days if you don't hear anything. Your case will be recalculated based on your household size and income, but they won't make you reapply completely. Your Welfare to Work requirements might change too, so make sure to discuss that with your worker when you connect with them.

when my sister broke up with her bf she just went to the office in person and filled out the forms there and they took him off her case right away. sometimes its easier than calling

I know how frustrating it is trying to reach someone at the county office! I spent weeks trying to get through to my worker about a similar household change and kept getting disconnected or stuck on hold forever. Finally I tried using Claimyr (claimyr.com) and was able to actually speak to someone at my county office within 20 minutes. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE Once I got through, the process of removing someone was pretty straightforward. I submitted my SAR 3 and my worker processed it within a few days. Definitely worth looking into if you're having trouble getting through.

I'm concerned you might lose your benefits if he was the qualifying adult. Do you have kids on the case? Because if not, and he was the qualifying work-eligible adult who was doing the Welfare to Work activities, you might not qualify anymore. That's what happened to my cousin when she reported her breakup - they ended up closing her whole case and she had to reapply with new circumstances.

i didnt report when my ex moved out for like 3 months cuz i was scared about the change and ended up with a huge overpayment i had to pay back so dont make my mistake!!

When u go to BenefitsCal to submit the SAR 3 make sure u take screenshots of ur confirmation page cuz sometimes the online system has glitches and then theres no record u reported it!!

UPDATE: I went to the county office in person today with a letter from my landlord saying my ex moved out. The worker was actually really nice and helped me fill out the SAR 3 right there. She said my cash aid will go down by about $112 since the household is smaller now, but I'm just relieved to have him off my case officially! Thanks everyone for your help!

So glad you were able to get this resolved quickly! Going in person really is the best approach when you can't get through on the phone. The $112 reduction makes sense with one less person in the household, but at least now you don't have to worry about any potential overpayments or your ex having access to your case information. Thanks for updating us on how it went - this will be helpful for others dealing with similar situations!

Congratulations on getting this resolved! Your experience really shows how important it is to act quickly on these changes. I'm dealing with a similar situation myself - my partner moved out last week and I've been nervous about reporting it because I wasn't sure what documentation I'd need. Your success with getting a landlord letter gives me a clear path forward. It's also reassuring to know that even though your benefits decreased, you were able to keep your case open and avoid any fraud issues. Thanks for sharing your journey from start to finish - it's exactly the kind of real-world advice that helps the rest of us navigate these situations!

As someone who just joined this community, I found this entire thread incredibly helpful! I'm currently going through a similar situation where my roommate (who was on my CalWORKs case) moved out unexpectedly last month. Reading through everyone's experiences has given me the confidence to take action instead of procrastinating out of fear. The landlord letter idea is brilliant - I never would have thought of that as documentation. It's also reassuring to see that even though there might be a benefit reduction, the case stays open as long as you're honest and report changes promptly. Thank you all for being so supportive and sharing real experiences rather than just theoretical advice. This is exactly the kind of community support that makes navigating these systems less overwhelming!