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My neighbor swears someone at the grocery store stole her benefits but turns out her teenage son was using her card without telling her lol. Make sure it's actually theft before reporting it!
omg that's actually kinda funny but also not funny. teenagers man!!!
To answer your follow-up question about replacement benefits, here's what I've seen working with clients who've experienced theft: - The new process (as of January 2025) is significantly better than before - Most legitimate claims are being processed in 3-4 weeks now (compared to 3-6 months previously) - You'll need to submit form CF 303 (EBT Benefit Theft Report) - Include the police report number and any evidence (skimmer photos, unusual transaction locations) - Be very specific about when you last used the card and when you discovered the theft The process still requires persistence. Document every call, email, and interaction with your county worker during the claim process. Keep copies of everything you submit.
This is really helpful! I'm going to look up that CF 303 form now so I have it on hand just in case. 3-4 weeks is still a long time without food money, but way better than 3-6 months!
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my brother said he bought cigarettes with his kids card but i think hes lying lol
He's DEFINITELY lying or he found some shady store breaking the law!!! EBT food benefits CANNOT be used for cigarettes, alcohol, or non-food items! The system is supposed to block those purchases automatically!!
Thank you everyone for the helpful information! I just submitted my recertification form and listed the P-EBT cards under the food benefits section but noted they aren't counted as income. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly! If I have any issues, I'll definitely try that Claimyr service someone mentioned since calling the county is always such a headache.
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i heard from my cousins friends mom that they might stop the p-ebt program after this distribution... anyone know if thats true??
That's not accurate information. The P-EBT program has been authorized through the 2025-2026 school year under the most recent federal appropriations bill. While each state implements the program differently, California has confirmed continued participation. What might be causing confusion is that the benefit amounts and distribution schedule can change from year to year based on federal guidance and state implementation decisions. The current distribution is for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year, and there will be another distribution for the second semester later in 2025.
Thanks everyone for the helpful info! I checked with my son's school and our address is correct, so now I'll just wait since our last name starts with V. For anyone else waiting - I found the official schedule on the CDSS website showing when each letter should get their cards.
can u share the link to that schedule? i have another kid at my sisters house with different last name
Sure! It's at www.cdss.ca.gov/home/p-ebt under the "Distribution Schedule" section. You'll need to select Shasta County from the dropdown menu to see our specific dates.
Ava Martinez
did u try that claimyr thing someone mentioned? my friend used it for her medi-cal issue and said it actually worked. might be worth it if ur desperate to talk to someone
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Keisha Williams
•I used Claimyr when my renewal was messed up and it actually worked pretty well. They called me when they reached someone at the county office. Saved me hours of hold time. Definitely worth it in an emergency situation like this.
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StarSeeker
UPDATE: I wanted to let everyone know what happened. I took all your advice and it really helped! I called EBT customer service again and specifically asked for the CF-303 form. They emailed it to me and I filled it out right away. I also filed a police report online (they gave me a report number immediately). I couldn't get through to my county office by phone after trying for hours, so I used that Claimyr service someone recommended. It worked! They got me through to a actual person at the county in about 40 minutes. The worker told me they could process an emergency replacement request that would be reviewed within 48 hours because I had children in the household. I also went to the food bank this morning and they gave us enough to get by for a few days. Thank you all for your help during this nightmare!
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Miguel Ortiz
•This is excellent news! I'm so glad you were able to get through. The 48-hour review is exactly what should happen in cases with children in the household. Make sure to follow up if you don't hear anything by the end of the second business day. And great job getting to the food bank as well - that's exactly what they're there for.
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