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UPDATE: I found the verification request in BenefitsCal (never got it in the mail) and uploaded my pay stubs this morning. Just called using that Claimyr service someone recommended and actually got through to a person! They confirmed my case was on hold pending verification and said they've now received my paystubs. Benefits should load within 3 business days. So relieved but still frustrated this wasn't communicated clearly. Going to sign up for electronic notifications so this doesn't happen again. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Yes, definitely sign up for electronic notifications - they're much more reliable than mail. Also, for future reference, whenever you report an income change, ask your worker specifically if they need verification documents and when your benefits will be available. Getting these details upfront can save a lot of stress.
glad u got it figured out! food banks can help 2 if ur still waiting. also check if ur kids school has free lunch pickup, alot still do that even after covid
Thank you! We're going to a food bank tomorrow just to get by until the benefits load. And yes, thankfully the kids get breakfast and lunch at school!
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BTW any1 know if p-ebt counts as income for calfresh??? i got a letter saying i have to report all these new cards as income on my SAR7 and im freaking out that ill lose my regular ebt!!
P-EBT benefits do NOT count as income for CalFresh eligibility. You don't need to report them on your SAR7 as income. They're considered pandemic emergency assistance, not countable income. Whoever sent you that letter is incorrect - I'd contact your county worker to clarify.
UPDATE: I received both cards today (they came earlier than expected). My daughter's card (virtual school all year) has $480 on it, and my son's card (only missed school in November) has $210. So the rep on the phone was definitely wrong! Seems like the system is working correctly after all - my daughter got benefits for multiple months of virtual learning, not just the same amount as my son. Thanks everyone for your help!
Thanks for updating us! This makes much more sense with the benefit calculation guidelines. Your daughter likely received the $120 summer benefit plus approximately $40-45 for each month of virtual learning (depending on your state's specific calculation). Your son received the $120 summer benefit plus one month of COVID-absence benefits at around $90. I'm glad it worked out correctly without you having to go through the appeal process!
see!! told u the phone ppl dont know anything!! glad u got the right amounts!!
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did you get WIC too? sometimes people think kids dont get calfresh if they already get WIC but thats wrong you can get both
No, we don't have WIC. I did apply a while back but my older kids were too old at that point. But my daughter should definitely be on CalFresh regardless since she lives with us and we all eat together. Seems like it was just an error on their part.
One more thing - when you call, make sure you're ready with your daughter's full name, date of birth, and Social Security number. Having all this information ready will help them process the change faster. And definitely ask them to review your case for any other errors while they're at it. Sometimes one mistake means there might be others too!
That's great advice, thank you! I'll have all her information ready when I call. Fingers crossed it gets resolved quickly.
QuantumQuester
Just to follow up: it's also important to protect your new EBT card once you get it. Here are some tips to prevent future theft: 1. Check for skimmers before swiping your card at any terminal 2. Change your PIN regularly (at least every 3 months) 3. Never share your PIN with anyone, even family members 4. Consider pulling out your benefits in 1-2 larger transactions rather than many small ones 5. Monitor your EBT account regularly through the BenefitsCal app or website 6. Avoid using your EBT card at standalone ATMs or gas stations (higher risk of skimmers) Also, when you go to the county office, bring your ID, EBT card (even though it's empty), any transaction records you can print, and documentation showing your household size (like children's birth certificates).
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Thank you so much for these tips! I've been doing most of them, but I didn't know about avoiding gas stations. That might be where it happened - I used my card at a gas station mini-mart last week. I'll definitely be more careful with the replacement card.
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Liam Sullivan
This just happened to me too! Exact same pattern! Multiple $175 charges at midnight. The fraud department told me that there's a ring of thieves targeting CalFresh cards in our area. They're using some kind of advanced skimming technology that can copy your card data even through your wallet. When you contact your county office, ask specifically for the "CalFresh Expedited Replacement Due to Theft" option. There's an actual checkbox on their internal form for this! I got my benefits back in 4 days instead of 10. Bring as much documentation as you can - ID, any transaction records, proof of children in household, etc. Also, request the new "enhanced security" EBT card that they started issuing this year with the chip technology. You have to specifically ask for it, but it's much harder to skim!
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Thank you! I didn't even know they had enhanced security cards now with chips! I'll definitely ask for that specific type of card. And I'll make sure to use that exact phrasing about "CalFresh Expedited Replacement Due to Theft" when I go in. Really appreciate everyone's help - feeling less panicked now with a plan.
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