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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Just checking back - were you able to get through to your county office? Make sure to ask specifically for the "expedited replacement" process. Under California regulations, if you report theft within 4 calendar days, the county must make a determination within 10 days, not 30. Having a police report significantly improves your chances. You can also contact your nearest CalFresh outreach partner (like a community action agency) as they sometimes have emergency food resources while you wait. If you have school-age children, talk to their school about emergency meal programs as well.
I finally got through! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and it actually worked - got a call back from a worker in about 45 minutes. They're sending me the theft form by email and I filed a police report online. The worker said I should get emergency replacement benefits in 3-5 days since I reported it right away. Thank you all for your help - this community is amazing!!
dont forget 2 also check ur bank accounts if u have any!! these skimmer things can steal regular debit cards 2. my cousins entire checking account got emptied after using a gas station ATM
Good point!! I checked my bank account and thank god nothing was taken from there. I'm being super careful now with all my cards.
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Update us on what happens! Also, make sure to document everything - write down who you speak with, case numbers for any service requests, and confirmation numbers. This will help if you need to escalate the issue. In my experience, payment issues are usually resolved within 3-10 business days once you get in touch with the right person.
I finally got through using that Claimyr service! Turns out my direct deposit form had errors - they entered my account number wrong. The worker said they'll reissue the payment within 3 business days. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for the help.
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my sister lives in oregon and says they get $1200 per kid there for p-ebt!!! why are california amounts so much lower???
That information isn't accurate. Oregon's P-EBT benefit for 2025 is $463 per eligible child, which is actually slightly lower than California's $490. Each state has different rates based on their specific school closures and participation data from previous years. The benefit amounts are calculated at the federal level, not by individual states.
I just got my kids' P-EBT cards yesterday! (We're in Alameda County). They are definitely light blue like someone mentioned. Each card has $490 on it. You need the kid's date of birth and the zip code on file to activate. Just FYI they took about 3 weeks to arrive after I got the text notification.
Thanks for the update! We're in San Diego County so hopefully ours are coming soon. Good to know about needing DOB and zip code for activation.
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One more important tip: Make sure to change your PIN as soon as you report the theft, even before you get a new card. Sometimes thieves can access your account multiple times if the PIN remains the same. Also, avoid using easily guessed PINs like birthdays or address numbers. And never respond to text messages about your EBT benefits - the county never sends texts asking for your card info or PIN.
wait so if i get a text saying i need to verify my ebt info thats a scam?? i got one last week but ignored it
Alice Coleman
wait does calfresh replace stolen money now? when my balance got stolen last year they told me it was just gone forever like a debit card
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Lydia Bailey
•Yes, this changed with Assembly Bill 1958 which went into effect January 1, 2023. California now replaces stolen CalFresh benefits if you report the theft within 10 days of discovering it. This applies to electronic theft (skimming, phishing, etc.). You need to complete form EBT-2259 and submit it to your county office. The state can replace up to two months' worth of benefits that were stolen.
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Adrian Hughes
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know what happened in case it helps someone else. I followed the advice here and: 1. Called EBT customer service to report theft and freeze my account 2. Filed a police report online (took screenshots) 3. Went to my county office with the EBT-2259 form, police report, and transaction history 4. Explained I had no food for my kids They processed an emergency allotment right there! Got $313 loaded today to help until the full replacement goes through. The worker said they're seeing tons of these cases and recommended ALWAYS freezing the card when not actively shopping. Also said to never use the card at ATMs in gas stations or convenience stores as they're the most commonly compromised. Thanks everyone for your help during this nightmare!
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Sofia Price
•Thank you for updating! This is really helpful info. I'm going to start freezing my card between uses too. Glad you got the emergency benefits for your kids!
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Mateo Warren
•omg thank u for sharing!!! going to try the same thing tomorrow. so glad u got help for ur kids! ❤️
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