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IMPORTANT: Make sure when you move you do an inter-county transfer form for your CalFresh rather than applying new! If you just update your address they'll process it as a new application and you could lose benefits for a month or more. The form is called ICT (Inter-County Transfer).
UPDATE: I got through to the new county's housing specialist yesterday (had to call about 12 times). They said they CAN help with my deposit through their homeless prevention program even though I'm not a resident yet! I need to bring: 1) letter from current shelter, 2) pending lease agreement, 3) my current county CalFresh documentation, and 4) proof of income. They can issue a check directly to the landlord within 5 business days. Relief!!!
congrats! hope it works out for you!!!
This is such great news and really helpful for others in similar situations! I'm curious - did they mention if this homeless prevention program has income limits or other eligibility requirements? Asking because I might be in a similar situation soon and want to know what to expect when I call.
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UPDATE: I got through on the phone finally! The Sacramento office is open normal hours today. I uploaded my pay stubs through BenefitsCal as suggested and also called to confirm they got them. The worker said my benefits should continue without interruption as long as my income is within the limits. Thanks everyone for your help!
Im glad u got it figured out! Quick tip for next time - if u ever get those verification notices, respond RIGHT AWAY even if u dont have all the documents yet. U can submit a note saying u need more time to get the documents and they usually will extend the deadline. I learned this from my worker after the 3rd time i almost lost benefits lol. Also i keep a calendar with all my SAR7 and recert deadlines marked so i never miss them. This system makes it so hard to keep benefits sometimes!!
That's such good advice about responding right away even without documents! I never knew that. I'm definitely setting up calendar reminders for all my future deadlines now.
This is such helpful info! I wish they would tell people this stuff upfront instead of making us figure it out through trial and error. The calendar idea is genius - I'm always scrambling at the last minute with these deadlines. Do you use a regular phone calendar or is there a specific app that works better for tracking all the different CalFresh dates?
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my sister gets SSI and had calfresh issues too. they always messin up disabled peoples benefits!!!! take someone with u to the county office if u go in person. they treat u better when u have a witness lol
I'm a CalFresh eligibility worker and I see this mistake happen frequently with co-ownership situations. The system defaults to assuming people living together have one person paying all housing costs, so your daughter's case likely got miscoded as "lives with parent, pays no rent." Here's exactly what you need to do: 1. **Call immediately** and ask to speak to a supervisor - don't accept being put off by the first worker you reach 2. **Bring these documents**: Property deed showing both names, mortgage statements, bank records showing her $450 monthly payments from her account 3. **Request a fair hearing TODAY** - don't wait for the phone call to work out, you can always withdraw it later 4. **Ask for aid continuation** during the hearing process so her benefits don't stay at $29 The good news is this should be a relatively quick fix once you get the right person to look at it. With her SSI income of $1155 and legitimate housing costs of $450 plus utilities, she should qualify for significantly more than even the original $189. One tip: when you call, immediately say "I need to report a change in housing expenses for case number [her case number]" - this gets you to the right department faster than explaining the whole situation to the screener.
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my friend got backpay too and bought a bunch of meat to freeze right away cuz she was worried theyd take it back lol. but they dont take it back its urs
This is correct - once benefits are issued to your EBT card, they're yours to use. Back payments won't be taken away or reduce future benefits. However, benefits do expire if not used within 9 months, so it's good to use them, though you don't need to rush to spend them all immediately.
I went through something similar last year! The backpay confusion is totally understandable - I thought the same thing when I got approved after a 2-month delay. But like others have said, those back payments are completely separate from your ongoing monthly calculations. Each month is calculated fresh based on your current income and expenses at that time. With your rent at $980 plus utilities and part-time income around $1,190, you should still get a decent benefit amount for April. The high housing costs actually work in your favor for the calculation. Don't stress about the backpay affecting anything - just make sure to report any significant income changes if you go over your reporting threshold. Congrats on finally getting approved!
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Just wanted to add that if you're working part-time and your hours fluctuate, make sure to report your AVERAGE monthly income when you apply. Don't just use one paycheck - look at your last few months to get a realistic picture. Also, if you get tips or any cash income, you need to report that too even if it's small amounts. The county workers are pretty understanding about irregular income from part-time work, but being honest upfront will save you headaches later. Good luck with your application!
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Javier Torres
Just applied for CalFresh last month and wanted to share my experience! I was making about $1,200/month part-time and was approved for $215/month in benefits. The application process was way easier than I expected - I did everything online through BenefitsCal.com and got approved within 2 weeks. One thing that really helped was having all my documents ready before I started: recent pay stubs, rent receipt, utility bills, and bank statements. The online portal lets you upload everything as PDFs which saved me from having to mail or fax anything. Also, don't stress too much about getting the "maximum" benefit - even getting $200+ per month makes a HUGE difference when you're struggling with groceries. That covers most of my fresh produce and protein for the month, which frees up my cash for rent and other bills. Apply as soon as you can because benefits start from the date you submit your application!
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Reina Salazar
•I did have to do a brief phone interview about a week after submitting my application online, but it was way more manageable than I expected! The caseworker called me at the time I had specified in my application (they give you options for when you're available). The whole call was maybe 15-20 minutes - she just went through my application to verify some details and asked a few clarifying questions about my income and expenses. Nothing stressful at all. The key is making sure your phone number is correct in the application and that you answer when they call, because missing that interview can delay your approval. But honestly, doing most of the work online first made the phone part super quick and painless!
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Emma Anderson
•I did have to do a brief phone interview about 10 days after submitting my application online. It was only about 15 minutes and they mostly just verified the information I had already uploaded. The caseworker was really nice and patient - she explained how my benefit amount was calculated and when I'd receive my EBT card. Pro tip: when they call for the interview, make sure you answer! I almost missed the call because it came from an unknown number. If you do miss it, they'll usually try calling back the same day or send you a letter to schedule another time. The whole process was way less stressful than I thought it would be. Definitely worth applying even if you're not sure you'll get the maximum amount!
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