Will CalWORKs renew my benefits if I submitted paperwork 4 days before expiration? Sent renewal late!

thats cutting it close! i did something similar in january. they discontinued me BUT they can reactivate without making u do a whole new application if ur within 30 days of discontinuance. so u might get cut off for a few days or a week but shouldnt have to start over. bring ID and go in person!!

When you submit a late renewal, what typically happens is that your benefits will temporarily stop on July 1st, but they'll process your renewal as "restoration" rather than making you completely reapply. The important thing is that you did submit the paperwork before the actual expiration date, which should help. You should expect to receive a discontinuance notice, but once they process your renewal paperwork, they should restore your benefits with minimal delay. However, it's best to be proactive - call your worker directly or go in person to let them know the situation. Since it's only 4 days until expiration, I'd recommend going in person tomorrow with any additional verification documents they might need (ID, pay stubs, etc.). Ask specifically for an "expedited processing" of your renewal due to your financial hardship with rent coming due.

just went thru the same thing but worse - sent mine in 2 days AFTER expiration. they cut me off but when i went in person they said they could "cure" the discontinuance without a new app. took like 10 days to get benefits back tho

I work with CalWORKs recipients and deal with this situation regularly. Here's exactly what will happen: 1. Your benefits will likely discontinue on July 1st because the processing center needs more than 4 days to complete a renewal (especially with the July 4th holiday coming up) 2. However, because you submitted before the actual discontinuance date, you're in what's called the "cure period" which is 30 days from discontinuance 3. During this period, they can restore your benefits without a new application, maintaining continuous eligibility 4. The downside is you may have a gap where you don't receive benefits until they process your renewal My advice: Go in person tomorrow with ALL verification documents (ID, income proof, rent/utility bills, etc). Ask to speak with an Eligibility Worker and explain your situation regarding rent. In some counties, they can expedite processing based on hardship. Also, make sure you've submitted your SAR 7 reports on time in the past - if you have a history of timely reporting otherwise, mention this to the worker.

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE PEOPLE FAIL!!! Why do they set these arbitrary deadlines a full MONTH before benefits actually expire??? It's to trick people into losing benefits so the county can save money. I've had my benefits cut off THREE TIMES because of these stupid deadlines that make no sense. Even when you call, they just transfer you around until you give up. The whole system is just designed to frustrate people until they give up on getting help.

Try using Claimyr to get through to a real person at the CalWORKs office. I was in a similar situation last month and spent days trying to get through the regular line. Someone here recommended Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to a worker in under 10 minutes. Seriously saved my benefits! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE - you can actually see what happens when you use it. Definitely worth it when your benefits are on the line and you need to talk to someone ASAP.

my situation was diff but kinda the same thing?? i moved and my mail went to old address so i missed the renewal papers completely. they cut me off but when i went in and explained they did a "restoration" and i got backpay for the missed month too. bring all ur paperwork tho and be super nice to the worker even if ur stressed.

I want to add something important: make sure you're enrolled in the online BenefitsCal portal if you aren't already. That way, even if you miss physical mail, you'll get electronic notifications about upcoming deadlines. You can also submit renewals and SAR 7s online, which gives you a confirmation number and timestamp as proof. For your current situation, if your benefits do get discontinued, ask specifically for "expedited restoration" due to hardship. Mention that you have rent due and insufficient funds. This can sometimes move your case to a priority queue. Also, when you go in person, ask for a "Customer Service Request" form. Fill it out explaining your situation and request that they expedite your renewal. Keep the yellow copy as proof.

another thing i forgot to mention - make sure u have proof u mailed it on the 26th cause sometimes they lose paperwork and then blame u!! happened to me twice and i had no way to prove i sent it 😡

I'm a case worker at a county office and I can confirm what others have said about the "cure period." Since you submitted your renewal before the July 1st expiration (even though it was after the June 1st deadline), you should qualify for restoration without a new application. Here's what I'd recommend doing tomorrow: 1) Bring certified mail receipt or any proof you sent it on 6/26, 2) Ask specifically for "expedited processing due to imminent rent obligation," 3) Request to speak with a supervisor if the first worker says they can't expedite it, and 4) Get a case note written in your file about your hardship situation. Most counties are processing renewals within 7-10 business days right now, but with July 4th holiday it might take a bit longer. The good news is that even if you have a brief gap in benefits, they should restore everything retroactively once processed. Don't panic - this happens more often than you think and there are procedures in place to handle it.

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! I had a very similar situation last year where I submitted my renewal paperwork about a week late. Here's what happened and what helped me: My benefits did get discontinued temporarily, but because I had submitted the paperwork before the actual expiration date (like you did), they were able to do what they call a "restoration" without making me file a completely new application. The whole process took about 12 days from when I went in person to when I got my benefits back. What really helped was going in person first thing in the morning with ALL my documents organized - ID, the certified mail receipt showing when I sent the renewal, recent pay stubs, rent receipts, utility bills, everything. I also wrote down my situation beforehand so I wouldn't forget anything when talking to the worker. The key things to ask for: 1) expedited processing due to financial hardship, 2) speak with a supervisor if needed, and 3) make sure they document your situation in your case file. Don't be afraid to mention your rent situation - they do have some discretion to prioritize cases based on hardship. You've got this! The fact that you submitted before July 1st should work in your favor. Good luck tomorrow!