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i think the deadline for being on calfresh was def august 2022 cause my neighbors kid was born sept 2022 and they were denied even tho they applied for calfresh right away!! its super unfair how they cut it off like that
Yes, the August 2022 cutoff is firm for this phase. The program was designed to help children who were affected during specific periods of the pandemic. Future phases might have different cutoff dates if they extend the program again.
One more important point - make sure your son's Social Security Number is correctly entered in your CalFresh case. I've seen several cases where eligible children didn't receive P-EBT because of data mismatches between their CalFresh record and their school/birth records. If you can access your BenefitsCal account online, verify all his information is correct. This will save you headaches down the road!
I never thought to check this! I'll log into my BenefitsCal account tonight and make sure everything matches his birth certificate and SS card. Better to catch any errors now than deal with it later.
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This happened to me before and I ended up waiting TWO WEEKS for the replacement card! But that was during COVID so maybe that's why it took so long? Anyway on an unrelated note has anyone had trouble with their Semi-Annual Report (SAR7) recently? Mine is due next month and the website keeps crashing when I try to download the form.
YES!!! The BenefitsCal website is GARBAGE!!! I had to go to the office to get a paper SAR7 last month because the site kept saying ERROR every time I tried to upload my pay stubs!!!
Just wanted to follow-up on something important: when you get your replacement card, immediately update your PIN to something secure AND set up alerts on your EBT account. You can get text messages whenever your card is used. That way, if someone somehow gets your card information again, you'll know immediately. Also, many skimming thefts happen at ATMs, so if possible, only withdraw cash inside a bank location rather than at outdoor ATMs. Regarding your cash benefit claim on the EBT-106, the 90-day timeline is frustrating but keep following up. Document every call with date, time and who you spoke with. If they deny your claim, you have the right to appeal. In California, about 70% of appeal hearings for EBT theft end up being decided in the beneficiary's favor if you can show you weren't negligent with your card/PIN.
Thank you so much for these detailed suggestions! I didn't know about the text alerts - will definitely set those up with my new card. I'm keeping detailed notes of all calls (including reference numbers) for the cash benefit theft case. It's just hard waiting when that money was meant for our rent.
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I just went through this exact situation. Called the county about my CalFresh application after waiting 3+ weeks and found out they needed verification documents they never told me about. I used the Claimyr service (claimyr.com) to get through quickly - they connected me directly to a caseworker in about 15 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. The worker told me that with a baby, we qualified for expedited CalFresh processing but the system hadn't flagged our application correctly. Got everything sorted in one call and had benefits within 3 days after waiting weeks. Definitely worth calling ASAP.
Thank you so much! I'll check out that service today. I've tried calling the regular number twice before and got disconnected after waiting 45+ minutes each time. Really appreciate the recommendation!
One additional note: Make sure when you follow up about your CalFresh application that you ask if you qualify for expedited services. With an infant and limited income, you might be eligible to receive benefits within 3 days instead of waiting up to 30 days for regular processing. You'll need to specifically ask about this as sometimes the expedited service eligibility isn't automatically checked. Also, request a benefit calculation breakdown so you understand exactly how your benefit amount is determined.
This!!! When I applied for CalFresh after my baby was born, I had no idea about expedited services and waited the full 30 days. Then found out later we could have gotten benefits within 3 days. The system doesn't always catch this automatically - you have to advocate for yourself!
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This happened to me back in June!!! I had to go to a food bank for the weekend. Which was humiliating because I already get CalFresh but the volunteers were nice. The most frustrating part is that when benefits finally came back Tuesday, they acted like it was no big deal. Like we're just supposed to magically find food for 4 days with no warning???
right??? they dont care at all about us. my worker once told me "oh just go to the food bank" like im not already getting benefits cuz i NEED THEM
I'm sorry you went through this too. Did they at least give you the full benefit amount when it finally went through? I'm worried they'll prorate it or something because of the delay.
Quick update for everyone in this thread - I just got a text alert from the CalFresh office stating benefits delayed by the system outage will be deposited by Monday 9am, even though offices are closed for Labor Day. They're prioritizing getting benefits loaded before resolving other systems issues. Hope this helps ease some stress for the weekend.
That's such a relief to hear! Thank you for sharing this update. I haven't received any text yet but hopefully that means mine will come through Monday too. Going to try the food bank tomorrow just in case, but this makes me feel so much better.
Just got the same text! Really wish they'd sent this information out BEFORE people panicked, but at least they're fixing it faster than Tuesday.
CosmosCaptain
try calling ur local office instead of main number my cousin works at dpss and says nobody answers main line lol
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Natasha Ivanova
•Do you know how to find the local office direct number? The paperwork only has the main line listed.
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Javier Garcia
Based on your situation, I'd recommend two things: 1. Since you have an approval letter showing your benefit amount and your BenefitsCal account shows active status, this is clearly a technical issue with benefit issuance, not an eligibility problem. 2. If you've tried calling during off-peak hours without success, you might need to visit your local DPSS office in person. Bring your approval letter, ID, and EBT card. They can often resolve benefit issuance problems on the spot. One last option - if you can't take time off work to visit an office, check if your local DPSS office has an email address for emergencies. Some counties have implemented this since 2024.
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Natasha Ivanova
•I think I'll have to go in person. Can't afford to miss work but can't afford to miss groceries either. Will try calling at 7:30am tomorrow and if that doesn't work, I'll go to the office on Thursday morning when they open. Thanks for the help everyone!
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