Will my CalWORKs get terminated if I submit SAR 7 at the end of the month?

You still have time! CalWORKs has a 'submit month' policy. Even though your SAR 7 was technically due earlier this month, you have until the last day of the month to turn it in before your benefits are affected. Make sure you get a receipt or proof that you submitted it today. Processing usually takes 3-5 business days in my experience, but they shouldn't cut you off if you submit before the month ends. It's called a 'cure period.' Just make sure ALL sections are completed correctly – if anything is missing, they'll return it to you and that could cause delays.

my worker told me they HAVE to give u til last day of month before they can stop benefits thats why I alwayz wait to do mine lol but u should be fine just make sure u sign it and fill out ALL parts even if u gotta write 'none' or whatever

I've worked in this field for years, and here's what you need to know: The SAR 7 is technically due by the 5th of your submit month, but you have until the last day of that month to turn it in without penalty (this is called the "cure period"). However, processing time varies by county - some process within 1-2 days, others might take 5-7 business days. Since you're at the end of the month, I strongly recommend you: 1. Get a date-stamped receipt when you submit it 2. Take a photo/copy of your completed form before submitting 3. Contact your worker directly after submitting If your benefits do get discontinued because of processing delays, you can request them to be restored since you submitted within the cure period. Also, make sure you're submitting to the right place - some counties have special SAR 7 processing units.

i turned mine in on the 31st last month and my benefits were fine. but one time i turned it in on time and they still cut me off because they said i didnt report my boyfriends income right even tho he doesnt even live with me!!! the system is so messed up sometimes

I had the EXACT same issue last year! Totally forgot about my SAR 7 until the last week of the month. I panicked and called my worker about 20 times but couldn't get through. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to reach someone - they got me connected to a real person at the county in like 15 minutes instead of waiting on hold forever. The worker told me I could submit it through BenefitsCal even that late in the month and it would be processed in time. They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE if you're interested. Saved me so much stress since I was able to confirm they received it and would process it before the cutoff date.

THEY ALWAYS DO THIS TO US!!!! make the forms complicated, give weird deadlines, then cut people off even when we follow their rules! i submitted my SAR7 on time TWICE and they still cut me off saying they "never received it" even tho i had proof!!! had to go without cash aid for almost 3 weeks while they "fixed" their mistake. the whole system is designed to kick people off benefits IMO

hey did ur benefits come thru ok? i just realized mine is due this week lol

One more important thing no one mentioned: If you've had ANY income changes (even small ones) in the past 6 months that you haven't reported yet, make sure those are ALL included on your SAR 7. If they find out later you didn't report income accurately, you could face an overpayment situation where you have to pay back benefits. Also, remember the Income Reporting Threshold (IRT) - if your income goes above that amount (listed on your last approval letter), you're supposed to report it within 10 days, not wait for the SAR 7.