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CalFresh not updating income - need advice ASAP!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with CalFresh not updating my income. I've had some changes recently and I need to get this sorted out. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do when I finally get through to them on the phone?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve CalFresh income update delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9f99mvclww

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Makayla Shoemaker

Ugh, I feel ya. I had the same issue last month. Make sure you have all your recent pay stubs ready when you call. They'll probably ask for proof of the income change. Good luck getting through tho, the wait times are insane 🙄

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Mason Stone

Thanks for the tip! How long did it take for them to process your update once you got through?

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Makayla Shoemaker

It took about a week after I talked to someone. But honestly, it felt like forever 😩 Just keep following up if you don't hear back

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Christian Bierman

a WEEK?? 😱 I've been waiting for almost a month now. This is ridiculous!

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Emma Olsen

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. I got through in like 15 minutes last time I tried that. Also, be super nice to the person who answers, even if youre frustrated. They deal with angry people all day and being kind can go a long way!

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Lucas Lindsey

I found a way to get someone on the phone without waiting forever. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/iYFSA6RTlOI

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Sophie Duck

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Austin Leonard

$20 just to talk to someone? That's crazy! The system is so broken 😤

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Lucas Lindsey

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho

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Anita George

Can confirm, I used it last week. Felt weird paying but man, it was nice not to be on hold all day

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Abigail Spencer

Here's what you need to do step by step: 1. Gather all your income documents (pay stubs, bank statements, etc.) 2. Call the CalFresh office early in the morning 3. Explain your situation clearly and calmly 4. Ask for a supervisor if the first person can't help 5. Request a confirmation number or email for your records 6. Follow up in a week if you haven't heard anything I've been through this process multiple times and this approach usually works. Don't give up!

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Mason Stone

Wow, thank you so much for the detailed advice! This is super helpful 🙏

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Logan Chiang

Saving this for later. You're the real MVP 💯

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Isla Fischer

have you tried updating your income online? sometimes its faster then calling

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Mason Stone

I didn't even know that was an option! I'll check it out, thanks!

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Miles Hammonds

Online never works for me. Always get some error 🙄 But maybe OP will have better luck

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Ruby Blake

This whole system is a joke. I've been trying to update my info for MONTHS. At this point, I'm about ready to give up on CalFresh altogether 😡

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Micah Franklin

Don't give up! I know it sucks but we all need help sometimes. Keep pushing!

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Ruby Blake

Thanks for the encouragement. Just feeling really defeated rn

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Kristina Salvitti

I can't even get past the check your info part. It always tells me my info is wrong. I've called half a dozen numbers, even other counties who just give me a main medicaid number. So I'm going to try this tomorrow because my last worker cheated me out of 200$ a month while I was homeless, and for 6 months now, I've been trying to get through.

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Ella Harper

Quick question - did your income go up or down? If it went down, make sure to emphasize that when you talk to them. They tend to prioritize those cases from what I've heard.

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