Late SAR7 upload caused CalWORKs discontinuance - will December benefits still come through?

You need to call your worker ASAP. When you're late with your SAR7, they automatically start the discontinuance process. Since you submitted it after the deadline but before the end of the month, you should be eligible for "rescission" - which means they can restore your benefits without you having to reapply. But here's the important part: even though you uploaded it, someone at the county needs to actually PROCESS it. They won't automatically see it and fix things. You need to call and tell them you uploaded it so they can process the late SAR7 and stop the discontinuance.

same thing happnd to me last year!!! they cut me off even tho i turned it in just 2 days late. u gotta call right away and tell them u already uploaded it. they'll do whats called a "rescision" and ur benefits come back on. but if u wait 2 long u might have to reapply all over again

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The rules changed a bit in the last few years. Here's what happens now: 1. If you submit SAR7 BEFORE the first of the next month, they can do a "rescission" and restore benefits without a new application 2. If it's AFTER the first, you have to reapply completely Since you uploaded on the 7th of this month, you're still within the rescission period. BUT the problem is that uploading doesn't mean processing. Someone has to actually look at your form and approve it. With backlogs right now, it could be sitting in their system unprocessed. You have two options: physically go to the office with proof you submitted it (bring a screenshot of your BenefitsCal account showing it was uploaded) OR keep calling until you reach someone who can help.

THis is why I HATE the SAR7!!! county is so strict about deadlines but then takes FOREVER to process stuff we submit on time!! I turned in my SAR7 early last month and they STILL discontinued me claiming they never got it even tho I had proof of submission. Had to waste a whole day at the office fixing their mistake. One thing - make sure your income info on the SAR7 was filled out correctly. If you missed anything or the numbers don't add up they'll discontinue you even if you turned it in.

Did you get the discontinuance notice in the mail? Sometimes those notices cross in the mail with your submission. Since you submitted the SAR7 before the end of the month, they should be able to rescind the discontinuance and restore your benefits. You might not get them on your normal payment date, but you should still get December benefits eventually after they process your form. Definitely call and keep trying to reach someone. If you can't get through by phone, go in person and bring proof that you submitted the form on BenefitsCal. They can see the timestamp of when you uploaded it.

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at the office! For anyone who has this problem in the future: 1. They confirmed my SAR7 was in their system but hadn't been processed yet 2. The worker did a "rescission" right while I was on the phone 3. My December benefits will be released but will be delayed about 3-5 days from my usual payment date 4. They noted in my file that I submitted before the end of the month so my case stays open Such a relief! The worker said they're really backed up processing forms right now, so anyone who uploads anything should always call to make sure it gets processed quickly, especially if it's something time-sensitive like a SAR7.