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Amara Eze
Check ur mail!! i just got home and had a letter from sacto county saying some people would have there benefits delayed this month due to "Processing capacity issues" whatever that means. Of course they sent the letter AFTER the delays started 🙄
Carmen Ruiz
•OMG typical! I'll check my mail when I get home. Why not send a text or email alert instead of mail that arrives after the problem starts? At least now we know it's definitely a system thing. Thanks for the update!
UPDATE: Sacramento County just issued an official statement. The system delay is now resolved and all pending June benefits should be issued by midnight tonight. If you don't receive your benefits by tomorrow morning, then you should contact your caseworker as it may indicate a separate issue with your specific case. They apologized for the inconvenience and communication delay.
Carmen Ruiz
•Thank you for the update! Just checked my account and the benefits are there now! Such a relief. Going grocery shopping first thing tomorrow.
got mine 2!! finally can buy groceries
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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
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.
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!
PixelWarrior
•thx for updating! i'm gonna call tomorrow. hope your card comes soon!
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Monique Byrd
Thanks for updating! Did you have to wait long to get through? I still can't reach anyone.
Teresa Boyd
I called right when they opened at 8am and still waited about 45 minutes. The recording kept saying I could leave a callback number but that option never actually came up during the menu choices.
QuantumQueen
Update on my situation - I finally got through to FTB about my MCTC after using that Claimyr service I mentioned. Turns out they had sent my card to my old address even though I updated it with CalFresh months before. The rep said they can cancel that card and issue a new one to my current address, but it'll take 3-4 weeks. Just a heads up for anyone else dealing with this - make sure they have your current mailing address!
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Luca Ferrari
•Thanks for the update! I'm definitely going to call tomorrow. Good to know they can reissue it if it went to my old place.
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Mateo Martinez
I want to clarify something important: If you're still actively receiving CalFresh benefits, make sure you're clear which office you need to contact. For regular CalFresh questions, contact your county office. For Middle Class Tax Refund questions, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 800-542-9332. These are completely separate programs with different contact points. Also, updating your address with one agency doesn't automatically update it with others - you need to notify each program separately about address changes.
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Luca Ferrari
•That makes sense but it's frustrating they don't communicate with each other. I'll make sure to call FTB specifically about the MCTC. Appreciate all the help everyone!
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