What is Semi-Annual Reporting?
You must turn in a report once every six months rather than every three months. This means that you must:
For CalWORKs: You do not have to follow Semi-Annual Reporting rules if you follow Annual Reporting rules.
For CalFresh: You must follow Semi-Annual Reporting rules. You can contact the County if you need more information.
Your information provided on the SAR 7 and Renewal will be used to determine your eligibility to benefits for the six-month period.
You must report the following information on the SAR 7 and Renewal:
What are my Mandatory Mid-Period Responsibilities?
You must report the following changes within 10 days from the date the change happens.
*The Income Reporting Threshold is the amount of income that you must report within 10 days. By “total monthly income,” we mean any money you get. Any time your Income Reporting Threshold changes, we will tell you in writing what the new income amount is.
What is the SAR 7?
The SAR 7 is a report that:
How do I submit my SAR 7?
You can submit your SAR 7 in person, by mail, or online.
Where do I submit my SAR 7? You can submit your SAR 7 online at: Log In | BenefitsCal. Together, we benefit.
Where can I find out more information about the SAR 7 Forms?
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When is my SAR 7 due?
Your SAR 7 is DUE by the 5th of the Submit Month.
When would my SAR 7 be late?
Your SAR 7 would be LATE when received after the 11th of the month. However, the report will be accepted through the 1st working day of the next month.
Example: The May 2022 SAR 7 (Report Month) must be submitted in the month of June 2022 (Submit Month). You have until July 1, 2022 (Monday) to submit the report which is the first working day of the next month.
What happens if my SAR 7 is late?
When is my SAR 7 complete?
Your SAR 7 is complete when you:
Who must sign the SAR 7?
For CalWORKs, you and your spouse and/or yourself and your domestic partner, if living together, must sign the SAR 7 under penalty of perjury. This means that by signing the SAR 7, you have been truthful in completing the information on the SAR 7, and you understand that there may be consequences if false information is given.
What SAR cycle was assigned to my case
Your CalWORKs and CalFresh case are assigned to one of six cycles which is based on the date your family became eligible to benefits. To find out what cycle you belong to, follow these steps:
SAR Cycle Number |
1st Month of SARPeriod |
2nd Month of SAR Period |
3rd Month of SAR Period |
4th Month of SAR Period |
Data Month/5th Month of SAR Period |
Submit Month/6th Month of SAR Period |
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1 | January | February | March | April | May | June |
July | August | September | October | November | December | |
2 | February | March | April | May | June | July |
August | September | October | November | December | January | |
3 | March | April | May | June | July | August |
September | October | November | December | January | February | |
4 | April | May | June | July | August | September |
October | November | December | January | February | March | |
5 | May | June | July | August | September | October |
November | December | January | February | March | April | |
6 | June | July | august | September | October | November |
December | January | February | March | April | May |