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Malik Davis
guys i just checked and mine came thru!! last name starts with B so guess that alphabet thing is true
GalacticGuru
•UGH of course... I have to wait because my last name starts with T. So unfair they're making some families wait longer than others!
Btw my cousin had to call about her benefits last month and they told her the emrgency allotments are gonna stop in April 2025. Did anyone else hear this??
Emma Wilson
•Yes, this is accurate information. The emergency allotments were originally tied to the public health emergency declaration, but California secured additional funding to extend them through April 2025. After that, benefits will return to the standard calculation based on household income, expenses, and deductions. It's important for all CalFresh recipients to prepare for this change. Make sure you're reporting all allowable deductions on your SAR7 and recertification forms (like childcare costs, medical expenses for elderly/disabled household members, and housing costs) to maximize your regular benefit amount.
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make sure u tell them about the cooking situation too. my worker said specifically that sharing food preparation is what makes u a "calfresh household" not just living together. good luck!!
Aisha Patel
•Thanks for this! Yes, we definitely share cooking - my grandmother makes most of our meals actually, so I'll make sure to mention that specifically.
LilMama23
also if they have any medical expenses make sure to report those! seniors and disabled ppl get special deductions for medical costs over $35 a month which could mean more benefits for ur household!
Aisha Patel
•Oh wow I had no idea! My grandfather has several prescriptions he pays for monthly that aren't covered by insurance. This is really helpful info!
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Anna Kerber
Update on P-EBT fraud for 2025: The CDSS has actually implemented a new process for handling P-EBT theft cases specifically because of the increase in these incidents. When you contact them, ask about the "P-EBT Benefit Replacement Protocol" that was implemented in February 2025. Under this protocol, they can replace benefits if you file both a police report and a signed affidavit (which they will provide) attesting that you never received or used the card. The new process requires two forms of identity verification and proof of address, but can result in full benefit replacement within 30 days if approved. This is fairly new so some representatives might not be familiar with it - ask to speak with a supervisor if needed.
Thank you SO MUCH for this update! This is exactly the kind of specific information I needed. I'll definitely ask about the "P-EBT Benefit Replacement Protocol" and be prepared with identity verification and proof of address. Really appreciate you sharing this!
Jabari-Jo
Did you eventually get this resolved? I'd be interested to know which approach worked for you, as I'm currently helping several families with similar P-EBT theft issues.
Yes! It took persistence but following the advice here really helped. Filed police report first, then got through to the county office (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned when I couldn't get through after 5 attempts). Asked specifically for the P-EBT Benefit Replacement Protocol and mentioned Administrative Remedy. Had to submit the police report, proof of address, and sign an affidavit. They replaced about 90% of the benefits after 6 weeks. The key was definitely the police report and being specific about the replacement protocol when talking to the county workers.
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Keisha Brown
I work at a community legal aid office, and we've seen dozens of these cases recently. While waiting for your claim to be processed, you might qualify for emergency CalFresh benefits. If you have less than $150 in monthly income and less than $100 in resources, you can receive expedited benefits within 3 days. Ask specifically about this when you go to the county office. Also, if they deny your claim or only reimburse part of the stolen amount, you have the right to appeal the decision within 90 days. Don't just accept a partial reimbursement!
StormChaser
•Thank you so much for this information! I didn't know about the expedited benefits option. We definitely meet those income requirements right now since most of our food budget was stolen. And good to know about the appeal rights - I'll definitely fight for the full amount.
Just a thought but did u use ur card at a sketchy gas station or ATM recently? my cousin got her benefits stolen and they found out that gas station had a skimming device.
StormChaser
•I'm trying to remember... I did use it at a gas station mini-mart about 2 weeks ago that I don't normally go to. It was late and it was the only place open. That must be where it happened!
Caleb Stone
Just an update since I see others mentioning the P-EBT hotline issues - the state actually added more staff recently because of all the complaints about wait times. I called last week and only waited about 45 minutes, which is still ridiculous but better than before. They told me they're processing correction requests through June 2025, so if there is an issue with your amount, you have time to address it.
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William Schwarz
•That's good to know, thank you! If I find out from the daycare that there might have been a reporting error, I'll try calling. At least there's no immediate deadline to worry about.
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Jade Santiago
dont 4get this is totally seprate from regular calfresh!!! u should still get ur normal ebt amount on ur regular card even if the pebt seems low
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William Schwarz
•Yes! Thankfully our regular CalFresh benefits are still coming as usual on our EBT card. This P-EBT was just something extra I wasn't expecting, so I probably shouldn't complain about the amount! 😅
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