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my kids school sent home a flyer about pebt but it was so confusingggg!!! said something about summer ebt being different? anyone know if thats the same card or different??
Summer EBT and P-EBT are related but distinct programs. Summer EBT is specifically for the summer months when school is out, while regular P-EBT covers the school year. In California for 2025, they're using the same card for both programs, so any Summer EBT benefits (usually distributed in June) will load onto the same P-EBT card your children already have. The Summer EBT amount is typically around $120 per eligible child for the summer period.
Thank you all so much for the helpful information! I've set up the online account at connectebt.com to track her benefits and marked the calendar for mid-May for the next potential deposit. It's a relief to understand how this works now. One last question - does she need to be enrolled in free/reduced lunch at school for this to continue, or is it automatic for all kids in California public schools this year?
For the 2024-2025 school year in California, P-EBT 3.0 eligibility is primarily based on free/reduced lunch status OR attending a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school where all students receive free meals. If your daughter's school provides universal free meals (many CA schools do now), she'll continue receiving P-EBT automatically. If not, she needs to be individually eligible for free/reduced lunch. You can check your school's status by calling the district office. The good news is that once approved, you don't need to reapply during the school year.
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I'm a benefits navigator with a local nonprofit. Quick clarification - the Homeless CalFresh Transitional Program (HCTP) has specific rules about payment processing that differ from regular CalFresh. Your second payment should be issued within 5 business days of them processing your activity log and written statement. Since you submitted through BenefitsCal, I strongly recommend calling your county office immediately. Ask specifically for the "HCTP specialist" or "homeless services liaison" - most counties have dedicated staff for this program. Explain that you submitted documentation by the deadline but haven't received your payment. Also important: Take screenshots of your BenefitsCal submission confirmation page if you still have access to it. This proves you submitted on time if there's any dispute.
Thank you for this detailed information! I didn't know there were HCTP specialists. I'll definitely ask for that when I call tomorrow. I do have the confirmation email from BenefitsCal so I'll keep that handy as proof.
Just checking back - were you able to reach someone about your HCTP payment? What did they say?
Yes! Finally got through after being on hold for almost an hour. They confirmed they received my upload but it was sitting in the general queue. The worker processed it while I was on the phone and said my payment should hit my EBT card within 3 business days. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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btw ur tax refund and the stiumulus are different things too. the stimulus comes from the government direct not through hr block unless u set that up special
Oh wow I'm really confused about everything! So I need to check on my stimulus separately from my tax refund too?? This is all so complicated.
Yes, they're different payments. Your tax refund is from your tax filing, while stimulus payments are separate government payments. For CalFresh purposes though, neither should affect your ongoing eligibility as they're considered one-time payments, not countable monthly income. Make sure to explain this when you talk to your worker.
Update us after you talk to your county worker! This information could help others who might face the same issue. Remember to: 1. Submit the verification documents they're asking for right away 2. Explain that your tax refund is a one-time payment 3. Ask them to restore your March benefits retroactively 4. Update your income information if anything has changed Good luck!
I will definitely update! I just submitted my paystubs and bank statements through BenefitsCal and I'm going to call first thing tomorrow. Thanks everyone for helping me understand what's going on!
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did u get one of those EBT fraud text alerts? my cousin got one but thought it was a scam so she ignored it and then lost all her benefits too
No, I never got any alert! That's part of what makes me so angry. I thought they were supposed to notify us about suspicious activity, but I didn't find out until I tried to buy groceries and my card was declined. Then I checked the balance on the app and saw all these weird transactions from the other side of town.
once u get a new card dont store the card number on any websites or apps. also dont use the ebt card at small random stores. stick to major chains with better security on their machines
This is good advice. Additionally, when you get your new EBT card: 1. Register it immediately on the EBT portal to monitor transactions 2. Opt-in for text/email alerts for all transactions 3. Consider changing your PIN monthly as a precaution 4. Never use your card at ATMs in non-bank locations 5. Check your balance frequently to catch unauthorized use early These steps significantly reduce your risk of repeat theft.
Dominique Adams
Wait are we talking about CalFresh or CalWorks? Because those have different issuance schedules I think? My CalWorks comes on the 1st but CalFresh is based on case number.
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Vanessa Figueroa
•I'm talking about CalFresh (food benefits). I don't receive CalWorks.
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Sadie Benitez
•You're right that they're different programs with different issuance schedules. CalWorks cash benefits typically come on the 1st of the month, while CalFresh benefits are staggered throughout the first 10 days based on the last digit of your case number. Both go onto the same EBT card though, which sometimes causes confusion.
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Louisa Ramirez
My sister just called me and said hers came through about an hour ago and she's in Boyle Heights. Have you had any issues with your semi-annual report? Sometimes if your SAR7 was processed late or had any issues that can delay benefits.
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Vanessa Figueroa
•I did my recertification last month and everything was approved. Got the letter saying I was approved for another year. Nothing about any issues with my SAR7...but now I'm wondering if something got flagged and they didn't tell me.
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