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This is EXACTLY why I hate CalFresh! They put random letters and codes on our accounts without explaining what they mean and expect us to just figure it out. Then if we miss something we get our benefits cut and have to fight for months to get them back. I've been on and off CalFresh for 5 years and they NEVER make things clear. The whole system is designed to confuse people so they can kick us off.
It is frustrating not knowing what these codes mean. I wish they'd send a notification explaining changes to our accounts instead of just having mysterious letters appear.
UPDATE: I just checked with a colleague who works for CalFresh administration. The 'P' status is indeed part of the new 2025 EBT system update. It appears when: 1. A change has been reported and is being processed 2. Verification documents are under review 3. There's an upcoming reporting deadline (SAR7 or recertification) Your benefits remain usable during this time. The P will automatically clear once processing is complete or when required documents are received. If it doesn't disappear within 10 business days, then it would be worth contacting your worker.
Thank you so much for checking! This is really helpful. I'll wait the 10 business days and see if it clears on its own. I appreciate everyone's help with this!
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has anyone got october benefits on p-ebt yet?? still waiting for mine
I just checked our cards after reading this thread and found the $180 payment from September! Nothing for October yet though. But at least I know the program is still active.
Important notice for everyone: If your address has changed since you first got the P-EBT cards, you NEED to update it through the P-EBT portal or by calling. They won't forward these cards even if you have mail forwarding set up with USPS. I learned this the hard way when we moved last year and nearly missed out on $500+ in benefits that were sitting on cards mailed to our old address!
Oh that's really good to know! We moved in July so I better update our info right away. Thanks for the tip!
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Does anyone remember how much the sun bucks actually were? I feel like my family got like an extra $400/month during covid but my friend says it was more like $200. I'm not good at keeping track of that stuff lol
The emergency allotments varied by household size and situation, but every household received at least $95 extra per month, with many receiving much more. The extra amount was calculated to bring your total benefits up to the maximum amount for your household size. So if your regular calculation already gave you $200 below the maximum, you'd get $200 extra. If you were only $50 below maximum, you'd still get $95 (the minimum emergency allotment). For a family of 4, the maximum monthly benefit during 2022 was around $835, so some families saw their benefits double during that period.
my neighbor works for the calfresh office and she said theres nothing coming back like the covid bonuses. i think your cousin might have heard about the regular cola increase thats always in october. my benefits went up $12 last october whoop-de-doo lol
$12?! What a JOKE! My grocery bill went up more than that in a SINGLE WEEK. These "adjustments" are insulting when families are struggling to put food on the table. The system is BROKEN!!
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I actually work at a grocery store and we've had lots of confusion with these P-EBT cards lately. Just FYI they work exactly like regular EBT cards but they're separate accounts. You can only use them for food items not prepared hot foods just like regular CalFresh. Lots of parents don't realize that and get upset at checkout.
Thanks for the heads up! Is there a way to check the balance on these P-EBT cards? Same phone number as regular EBT?
Yup same phone number on the back of the card. Or you can check balance at checkout before they start scanning groceries.
I'm still waiting for my son Owen's card!!! Everyone else seems to be getting theirs but nothing for us yet. This is so FRUSTRATING. Has anyone in Riverside County received cards for kids with O names yet??!!
my friend in riverside got one for her daughter olivia last thursday so theyre definitely doing O names there now. maybe call that claimyr thing someone mentioned above?
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this happened to my neighbor and they got their benefits back in like 3 weeks. make sure u dont use the same pin as before when u get ur new card! those thieves sometimes hit the same person twice
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Collins Angel
•3 weeks sounds like forever when you have no food money :( But I'm glad to hear they eventually got it back. I'll definitely use a completely different PIN. Thanks for the tip!
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Just to follow up on this thread with some important information: As of January 2025, California has enhanced protections for CalFresh recipients who experience benefit theft. The state now requires county offices to process theft claims within 7 business days. Additionally, if you're experiencing a food emergency while waiting, you can request an immediate emergency allotment (typically 25% of your monthly benefit) to help bridge the gap. Also, there's a new option to freeze/unfreeze your EBT card through the BenefitsCal app or website, which can help prevent unauthorized transactions when you're not actively using your card. If you believe your information was compromised at a specific retailer, include that in your police report as it helps with the broader investigation into skimming rings.
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Collins Angel
•Thank you for this update! I just downloaded the BenefitsCal app and found the freeze option. That's going to be so helpful. I'm going to the county office tomorrow morning with all my paperwork to request the emergency allotment too. I really appreciate everyone's help - this community has been amazing during such a stressful time.
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