When do CalWORKs benefits get deposited this month - exact payment dates?

CalWORKs Cash Aid is typically issued during the first three working days of each month. The exact day depends on the last digit of your case number. If your case number ends in: 1, 2, 3 = 1st working day 4, 5, 6, 7 = 2nd working day 8, 9, 0 = 3rd working day Remember that working days exclude weekends and holidays. So this month, if the 1st falls on a Saturday or Sunday, payments would start on the following Monday. That might be why you've experienced different dates in previous months.

what ur neighbor told u isnt right, i been on cash aid for 3 years and they NEVER wait till 2nd week unless theres some kinda system issue. i always get mine first week. did u check ur balance already? sometimes it shows up late night before the date they tell u

The first 3 working days of the month is correct but sometimes there are delays. Last summer I had a month where my cash aid didn't deposit until the 12th because there was a "processing error" they never explained. If you're worried about making rent, you should call and verify your payment status. Sometimes they can tell you exactly when it will deposit.

Have u checked ur mail for any notices? Sometimes if there's a delay they're supposed to send u something. Also make sure ur SAR7 is up to date. My sister didn't get her cash aid one month because she was late with her SAR7 and they didn't even tell her!

Hey there! I had this same issue with late rent a few months back. After hours of trying to get through on the regular line, I tried using Claimyr.com and got connected to a real worker in about 10 minutes. They confirmed exactly when my payment would hit and even helped resolve a small issue that might have delayed it. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE that shows how it works. Saved me from paying late fees on my rent!

It's actually not even always the first 3 working days. Some counties pay on different schedules. I know someone in LA county who gets hers on the 1st always and someone in San Bernardino who gets paid on the 10th regardless. What county are u in? That might help answer it better.

ok so actually it IS the first 3 working days BUT July is weird bc of July 4th holiday. I just checked the benefits calendar and 4th is a county holiday so that pushes everything back a day. First working day is Monday 7/3, second is Wednesday 7/5, third is Thursday 7/6 because Tuesday 7/4 doesn't count. so if ur case # ends in 5 like u said, you'll get paid 7/5 i think

I wanted to add - if you regularly have issues with timing your rent payment, you can request what's called a "hardship exception" for your payment date. You need to submit a written request explaining that your rent is due before your regular payment date and you're experiencing hardship. Some counties will adjust your payment schedule to accommodate rent due dates, but it's not guaranteed and takes time to process. Worth asking about for future months though!

I've been on CalWORKs for about 6 months now and I totally feel your frustration with the timing! What really helped me was creating a simple calendar where I marked all the working days and holidays for each month. You can find the official state holiday calendar on the California Department of Social Services website. Also, I learned that if you have online banking, you can sometimes see pending deposits a day before they actually hit your account - this has saved me from panic several times when rent is due! The hardship exception that Oliver mentioned is definitely worth looking into for future months since rent stress is the worst.

I just went through this exact same situation last month! What saved me was setting up text alerts through my bank app - I got notified the moment my deposit hit at like 2am on my payment day. Also, if you're really stressed about making rent on time, some landlords will accept a screenshot of your pending deposit as proof that payment is coming. Mine did when I explained the CalWORKs timing situation. And definitely look into that hardship exception Oliver mentioned - I had no idea that was even possible! The whole system would be so much easier if they just gave us exact dates upfront instead of making us guess.

I completely understand the stress of not knowing exact payment dates - I've been there too! One thing that really helped me was calling the EBT customer service line (1-877-328-9677) instead of trying to reach my caseworker directly. They can actually tell you the specific date your payment will be deposited based on your case number and any holidays that month. The wait times are usually shorter than calling your local office, and they have access to the payment calendar. Also, I started keeping a little notebook where I write down the actual date my payment hits each month - after a few months you start to see the pattern more clearly. For this month specifically, if your case number ends in 5 and there are no system delays, you should get it on the second working day. Hope this helps reduce some of that rent anxiety!