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EVERYBODY need to kno that worker lied to u!!!!! benefits CAN be replaced!!! my cosin got hers back after 6 weeks so dont let them tell u no!!!!!!
One more critical thing everyone should know: starting in March 2025, California implemented a new verification process for suspicious EBT transactions. If a transaction occurs far from your home ZIP code OR is unusually large, you should get a text message asking you to confirm it's legitimate. If you haven't set up your mobile number for these alerts, log into your BenefitsCal account and update your contact preferences immediately. Make sure to select "Fraud Alerts" in the notifications section. This won't stop all theft, but it can prevent large-scale draining of benefits if you respond quickly to deny suspicious transactions.
I definitely didn't get any text alerts when my benefits were used in San Bernardino! Just checked my BenefitsCal account and the fraud alert option wasn't turned on. Just activated it now. Thanks for this tip - wish my caseworker had told me about this feature when I first got benefits.
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P-EBT (Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer) and CalFresh are different programs, though they both provide food benefits on EBT cards. P-EBT was initially created during the COVID pandemic and has been extended for the 2024-2025 school year. It provides food benefits to families with children who would receive free or reduced-price school meals. \n\nCalFresh is California's ongoing food assistance program (formerly known as food stamps) for low-income individuals and families.\n\nSo the card you received is specifically for P-EBT benefits, not regular CalFresh, even though they look similar. You can use both types of benefits at the same stores to buy eligible food items.
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Just want to add that you should DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Write down the name of every worker you talk to, date and time, and what they told you. The homeless system is so broken. I had a worker tell me I wasn't eligible for the homeless shelter deduction because I sometimes stayed at a friend's house. COMPLETELY WRONG. Had to file a formal complaint to get it fixed. If you have any issues, you can request a State Hearing where they have to review your case again. Don't let them jerk you around just because you're homeless.
hey i forgot to say but with the H code ur case also gets reviewed less often. like they dont bug u as much for updates n stuff. at least thats how it was for me. makes it easier when ur trying to handle more important things like finding a safe place to sleep every night. also check out if ur county has hotel vouchers for CalFresh peeps with the H code
Wait really? Hotel vouchers through CalFresh? I thought that was only through general assistance or something. Has anyone else heard about this?
The hotel vouchers aren't actually through CalFresh - they're through county homeless services programs. But having the H code on your CalFresh case can help establish your homeless status for those programs. You should contact your county's homeless outreach team or call 211 to get connected to those resources.
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i heard ur supposed to wiggle the card reader thing before u put ur card in. if it feels loose it might be a skimmer. also check ur balance on the app before AND after u shop so u notice rite away if somethings wrong
good idea! i wiggle atms but never thought about the ebt machines at stores
Thank you everyone for all the helpful replies! I just changed my PIN and downloaded the EBT app. Going to be much more careful about where I use my card from now on. I'll stick to the Safeway near me and Food Co rather than the corner stores. Still worried but at least I know what to do if something happens. Seems like Sacramento isn't immune after all. 😟
Smart precautions! One more tip: when your benefits get deposited each month, consider making larger purchases right away rather than leaving your full balance on the card for longer periods. While this isn't completely foolproof, it can minimize losses if your card information is compromised later in the month.
Amara Adebayo
anyone know how much is on the cards this time? last year it was like $120 per month per kid but i heard its less this time
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Liam Fitzgerald
•For the 2025 P-EBT issuance, benefit amounts vary based on school attendance and participation in school meal programs. The current rate is approximately $128 per month for fully eligible students, but it may be prorated based on when the student became eligible during the school year. Some students may receive partial benefits if they only qualified for a portion of the year. This is slightly higher than last year due to inflation adjustments.
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Mei Wong
Update: I finally called the P-EBT number today and after 45 minutes on hold (ugh) they told me our card was actually mailed last week! They said it might take 7-10 business days to arrive. They confirmed they're doing zip code batches now, not alphabetical. For anyone still waiting, definitely call to check your status. Thanks everyone for your help!
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PixelWarrior
•thx for updating! i'm gonna call tomorrow. hope your card comes soon!
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