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can u use the formula for ur baby and then use the wic for next month? thats what id do tbh
Evelyn Kelly
•My baby goes through formula pretty fast so I'd still need to buy more before next month, but that's definitely an option if the other suggestions don't work out. Thanks!
Paloma Clark
Just to summarize the best options based on everyone's advice: 1. Contact Target to see if they'll process a special return/repurchase with your WIC card 2. Call your WIC office to see if they can adjust next month's benefits 3. Contact your CalFresh worker to explain the situation 4. Use the formula and adjust your budget for the month The most important thing is NOT to sell or exchange the formula for cash, as that could result in program violations. These programs take trafficking very seriously, and the consequences can be severe (disqualification periods of 1 year or more).
Evelyn Kelly
•Thank you so much for laying out all the options! I'll try calling Target first thing tomorrow, and if that doesn't work, I'll contact my WIC office. I appreciate everyone's help - definitely won't risk selling it now that I understand the potential consequences.
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Nia Wilson
guys make sure ur also checking the right card!! i was checking my regular ebt for days and panicking but then realized p-ebt is on that SEPERATE blue card they sent us last year lol felt like such an idiot
NebulaNinja
•omg i just checked and youre right!!! mine was there all along!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Zara Mirza
•I'm definitely checking the blue P-EBT card, but still nothing there. Glad it worked out for you though!
Zara Mirza
UPDATE: My benefits just loaded this morning!!! $188 for each of my kids! So relieved. Looks like they're just rolling them out gradually like you all said. Thanks everyone for your help and support!
Ethan Clark
•Great news! Glad it worked out. The system may have its flaws, but at least the benefits do come through eventually.
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this is why i hate dealing with the system... i got a letter saying my calfresh was going up then another saying it was going down and now its just confusing. my neighbor said shes getting the extra money next week so now idk what to believe lol
To clarify for everyone: The federal legislation that authorized Emergency Allotments for CalFresh (minimum $95 extra per household) officially ended them after March 2025. Here's what's happening: 1. March 2025 was the FINAL month for emergency allotments 2. Some counties issue benefits for a month during the first week of the following month (so March benefits in early April) 3. This is why some people received their final emergency allotment in April 4. There will NOT be any emergency allotments for April or any month after If you need help with getting more benefits due to changed circumstances, you can submit: - A SAR7 (Semi-Annual Report) if it's your reporting month - A "Change Report" through your BenefitsCal account or county office if you've had increased expenses or decreased income - A request for reassessment if you have new medical expenses or dependent care costs You can verify all this information on the CDSS website or by contacting your county office.
This is extremely helpful - thank you for the clear breakdown. I'll share this information with my client so she can understand exactly what's happening with the program ending.
oh wow that actually makes sense now thanks for explaining it so clearly!
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Zara Ahmed
btw did u ever get a letter saying ur benefits were being reduced or anything? sometimes they adjust ur amount and dont tell u clearly
No, no letters at all. My benefit amount should be the same ($587/month) based on my last recertification in April.
Good news - I just checked the latest CalFresh policy bulletin, and there's actually a special process for the 4.0 card transition issues. Since this was a statewide card replacement program, they're supposed to have special protocols for handling benefit transfer problems. When you call, specifically mention it's related to the "EBT 4.0 Card Migration" and ask if there's a specialized team handling those issues. This might get you to the right person faster.
Thank you so much! I'll definitely mention the "EBT 4.0 Card Migration" specifically. Hopefully that will help them understand exactly what's going on.
Hunter Brighton
Based on recent patterns, this is a system-wide delay affecting the supplemental allotments. The standard benefits should be unaffected and delivered on your regular issuance date. These delays typically resolve within 2-3 business days. If you're experiencing financial hardship while waiting, some counties offer emergency allotments - you can request this through your county office if the delay extends beyond 3 business days. Most importantly, this doesn't indicate any problem with your ongoing eligibility.
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Jessica Suarez
•Thank you for this detailed information! It's such a relief to know it's system-wide and not something wrong with my specific case. My benefits actually just showed up about an hour ago, so the delay was about 36 hours in total. I appreciate everyone's help and support!
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Marcus Williams
Mine just came thru!!!! Check ur accounts everyone
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Justin Chang
•Got mine too! What a relief 😅
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