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I had this exact same problem last month! I tried with Chase and Wells Fargo and both refused. Ended up going to my local credit union (Golden 1) and they were super helpful. Not only did they sign the direct deposit form, but the customer service rep actually called my county worker WITH ME to verify all the information was correct. My direct deposit for CalWORKs started on the very next payment cycle. I also learned you can check the status of your direct deposit change by logging into BenefitsCal and looking under "Payment Information" once you're logged in. It will show if your account is pending verification or active.
This is so helpful! There's a Golden 1 near me too. Did you need to open a new account with them first or did you already have one? And how long did the whole process take you from filling out the form to getting it approved?
I already had an account with them, but they told me the process is really easy to open one (just need ID and like $25 to start). From submitting the form to getting approval was about 8 days, and then the deposit came on schedule the following week. So about 2 weeks total from start to finish.
Update: I went to Bank of America today and they signed my form no problem! The banker even helped me fill out some parts I wasn't sure about. I'm submitting it to the county office tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your help! And special thanks for clarifying that this is for my CalWORKs, not CalFresh. Still learning all the terminology lol.
Excellent! Make sure to follow up with your county worker in about 7-10 days if you don't see the change reflected in your BenefitsCal account. Sometimes these forms get backlogged during busy months. If you have trouble reaching someone, that's when Claimyr can be particularly helpful for avoiding the long hold times.
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I work at an elementary school and we've been getting lots of calls from parents with similar issues. From what I understand, P-EBT issuance for 2025 is happening in waves, and there's about a 3-week processing time between when a child is approved in the system and when their card is actually printed and mailed. During that time, some representatives can see that they're approved while others might only see completed card issuances. One thing that's helped our families: if you ask the rep to check your case by your home address rather than children's names, they sometimes get better results. Also, if your children qualified for P-EBT in previous years, mention that - it can help them locate your file in their system.
Thank you for the insider info! This makes a lot of sense. I'll definitely try having them search by address instead of names. And yes, my kids did get P-EBT last year so I'll mention that too. Really appreciate the tips!
just be careful becuz sometimes they send the cards but they dont have money on them yet. my sister got cards for her kids but no benefits loaded for like 2 weeks after
Thanks for the warning! That would be so frustrating to finally get the cards but then have to wait even longer for the actual benefits. This whole system seems so inefficient.
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btw did ur cards come in a blue envelope?? mine did and i almost threw it away thinking it was junk mail! they should really mark these better
Yes! Mine was in a plain blue envelope with just the state return address. I almost missed it too! Definitely not clearly marked as important government benefits.
my freind nearly threw hers away last year bc it looked like a credit card offer LOL
One more important note for everyone receiving Summer EBT cards: these funds are specifically for purchasing food for your children. Unlike regular CalFresh EBT, you cannot use Summer EBT to purchase: - Hot prepared foods - Non-food items - Vitamins or medicines If you try to purchase ineligible items, the transaction for those specific items will be declined. Also, keep your cards even after the balance is zero - the state may reload them for future programs rather than issuing new cards.
Thanks for this information! So it sounds like the eligible purchases are the same as regular CalFresh EBT (just food items), except we can't get hot prepared foods even at approved restaurants. Good to know about keeping the cards too - that makes sense.
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i just got a letter last week saying the p-ebt program is changing again in october!! something about new requirements?? anyone else get this? so confused!!!
The letter you received is likely referencing the mid-year program adjustment that happens every October. This isn't a new change - it's part of the normal P-EBT annual cycle. The program typically reassesses eligibility based on updated school meal status reports and enrollment data from September. Some children may see benefit amounts adjust slightly (up or down) based on updated information, but the core eligibility rules remain the same. If you have specific questions about the letter, you can upload a photo of it (with personal information blacked out) to the P-EBT portal for clarification.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I just got off the phone with our school district's nutrition services department, and they confirmed our elementary school DOES participate in the CEP program with universal free meals, so my kids should be getting monthly benefits. They said there was a processing delay for our district and the next batch of benefits should be loaded within 5-7 business days. They also gave me a direct number to call if we don't receive the benefits by next Friday. This has been so helpful - I really appreciate all of you taking the time to explain how this works!
That's great news! I'm glad you got clear confirmation. One more tip: create a calendar reminder for yourself around the same date each month to check your P-EBT balance. The deposits tend to follow a pattern once they start, usually arriving within 2-3 days of the same date each month. Having that reminder can help you plan your grocery shopping more effectively.
Oliver Zimmermann
Update: I got the text today and tried the Edge system. It actually was really straightforward! The link took me to a secure page where I verified my identity with my case number and birthdate. Then I just took pictures of my last three paystubs and submitted them. Got a confirmation number right away. For anyone who's worried about this in the future - it's definitely legit and pretty easy to use. Just make sure you have good lighting when taking pictures of your documents. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Javier Torres
•That's great to hear! Always make sure to save that confirmation number somewhere in case there are any questions later. I usually take a screenshot of the confirmation page too. With the Edge system, your county worker should be able to see your documents within 1-2 business days, which is much faster than mail or dropbox submission.
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Natasha Volkova
hey quick question did u have 2 verify ur identity with ur social security # too or just case # and birthday? my worker wants me to use edge next week
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Oliver Zimmermann
•I only had to use my case number, birthday, and the last 4 of my SSN (not the whole number). The text message they sent had a code in it too that I had to enter. Hope that helps!
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