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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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Just want to add that you should also check if the card was sent but not activated. Sometimes the P-EBT cards come in very plain envelopes that look like junk mail. My friend almost threw hers away! The envelope just says "Official Business" and doesn't clearly identify as P-EBT.
That's so helpful to know! I'll be more careful checking the mail. Do you know if there's a way to check if a card was already sent to us? Like a tracking system or something?
Yes, you can check if a card has been issued on the P-EBT Portal (ca.p-ebt.org). You'll need your child's information including student ID number. If you don't have that, some parents have reported success calling the P-EBT hotline first thing in the morning (right when they open at 8:00 AM) to avoid the high call volume.
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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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glad it worked out!!! merry christmas! this is why i hate dealin w government benefits... always something goin wrong at the worst possible time lol
For future reference for anyone reading this thread: PIN changes on EBT cards can sometimes cause a temporary delay (usually 2-24 hours) in accessing newly deposited benefits. This is a security feature, not a glitch. The delay tends to be longer during holidays and weekends due to reduced processing staff. If you need to change your PIN, try to do it at least 48 hours before you expect new benefits to be deposited, especially around holidays. And always keep an emergency food supply for these kinds of situations!
This is excellent advice and something they don't tell you when you get CalFresh. I'm going to remember this tip about changing PINs well before benefit deposit dates. Thanks for sharing this knowledge!
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I just went through recertification last week and they told me the emergency allotments are going to continue until at least March 2026, which is good news! For October specifically, my worker said they're staggering the releases to avoid overwhelming the system. She also mentioned they're going to eventually combine regular and emergency benefits into one payment again, but not until January at the earliest.
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Natasha Volkova
•That's great to hear they're extending it until March! Do you know if the amounts will stay the same or increase? Our family of 4 got about $340 extra last month which has been so helpful with grocery prices being so high.
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Javier Torres
i always check the EBT app it tells u exactly when ur getting paid both regular and emergency amounts
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Malik Johnson
•What EBT app are you talking about? The California one? Mine doesn't show future payments, just past transactions and current balance.
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Javier Torres
•ya the connectEBT app. u have to go to account info then payment schedule its kinda hidden in there
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