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Libby Hassan
my cousin has 6 kids and they get like $1,900 in calfresh every month! is that normal?? seems like so much but i guess with 8 people total maybe its right?
Levi Parker
•Yes, that's within the normal range for a household of 8. Maximum monthly benefit for a household of 8 in 2025 is around $1,950. Benefits are calculated based on household size and income after all eligible deductions. Larger families with lower incomes receive more because they have more people to feed.
Just wanted to update everyone - I called my county office today (took forever to get through) and they confirmed we should still qualify with our new combined income. They said to make sure I submit our updated income info through the SAR7 form when I get it, and to include documentation of our childcare expenses and rent to maximize our deductions. Thanks everyone for your helpful advice!
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maybe try calling ur local assemblymembers office? my friend did that when her medi-cal got messed up and they fixed it in like 2 days after she was struggling for months
This is excellent advice. County welfare departments often respond quickly to legislative inquiries. Your state assemblymember or senator's office can submit a formal inquiry that typically gets routed to a specialized team that handles legislative cases. In my experience working with clients, these teams resolve issues much faster than the standard channels.
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone helpful! After trying again this morning (another 45min wait), I spoke with a worker named Melissa who actually took the time to look into my case properly. Turns out there WAS an approved supplemental payment from October, but it was coded incorrectly in their system as an "EA" (emergency allotment) when those no longer exist. It was actually an underpayment adjustment because they had calculated my rent wrong during my August recertification. She's processing it now and said I should see the $235 on my EBT card within 3-5 business days. She also gave me her direct extension to call if it doesn't show up. Thanks everyone for your advice and support through this frustrating process!
Great news! This is exactly why persistence pays off with CalFresh issues. Many workers don't fully understand the difference between various supplemental payments and use outdated terminology, causing confusion. I'm glad you finally got someone knowledgeable who could properly identify the issue.
good 4 u! make sure u write down melissa's info incase it doesnt show up and u have to call again.
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did u try the online chat through benefitscal.com? sometimes u can get help faster that way than on the phone
Emma Taylor
•I didn't! I tried calling and going in person but never thought about the online chat. I'll definitely try that route too. Thanks for the suggestion!
I wanted to check back - were you able to get this resolved? If you mentioned expedited service and the 30-day processing requirement, you should have received a much quicker appointment. If not, please consider contacting your local legal aid office as well, as this is a clear violation of CalFresh regulations.
Emma Taylor
•Yes! I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and finally got through to a supervisor. When I specifically asked about expedited service and mentioned the 30-day requirement, their tone completely changed. They scheduled me for an interview tomorrow morning and said they'd process it as expedited. The supervisor claimed there was a "system error" that caused my application to be misfiled. I'm so relieved and grateful for everyone's help here!
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Yuki Tanaka
My benefits just arrived today and its the same amount as always so no extras for me I guess
Sasha Ivanov
•Mine came today too. Same amount as usual. Guess that confirms it was just a rumor 😕
To summarize the correct information for anyone finding this thread later: 1. There are NO emergency allotment supplements for June 2025 or any future month planned at this time. Those ended permanently in March 2023. 2. The annual cost-of-living adjustment typically happens in October, not June. 3. Summer EBT is available for households with school-age children who qualify for free/reduced lunch programs. 4. If your circumstances have changed (increased rent, utilities, childcare costs, medical expenses for seniors/disabled), report these changes as they might increase your regular benefit amount. 5. Always check BenefitsCal.com for official announcements about CalFresh changes rather than relying on rumors.
Sasha Ivanov
•Thank you for the clear explanation! I'm going to call about my rent increase tomorrow. Also going to look into the Summer EBT since my kids qualify for free lunch at school. Hoping that helps stretch our food budget a bit further!
Christopher Morgan
ANOTHER THING - after you get this resolved, CHANGE YOUR PIN immediately!!! And change it regularly!!! These scammers are getting more sophisticated. My sister had her benefits stolen TWICE in 6 months. The second time she got NOTHING back because they said she should have been more careful after the first time. THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US!!!
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Zoey Bianchi
•That's terrifying! I'll definitely change my PIN as soon as this is resolved. Did your sister ever figure out how they got her information in the first place?
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Aurora St.Pierre
Just following up - were you able to get through to anyone yet? If you're still struggling, call the County CalFresh office and tell them this is an "immediate need" situation. Use those exact words. By regulation, they have to address immediate need cases within 3 days. Also, did you check with 211? They can refer you to emergency food resources in your area while you're waiting for the benefits replacement.
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Zoey Bianchi
•I finally got through yesterday! Used the term "immediate need" like you suggested and they transferred me to a supervisor. They took my police report info and I completed the CF 303 form. They said I should have emergency replacement benefits within 3-5 business days. We're using the food bank until then. Thank you so much for your help!
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