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my kids r in riverside and we got ours last week names start with T if that helps
That's interesting - seems like they really might be going in reverse alphabetical order like someone mentioned above. Thanks for sharing!
Update: I asked my sister who works for the school district, and she said the real issue is that they had a problem with the student database for certain schools in Riverside County. They had to manually verify some of the eligibility data, which affected certain last name ranges including R and N. She said all cards should be out by August 10th at the latest, and they're processing about 5,000 cards per day now to catch up.
Oh that makes so much more sense! Thank you for checking with your sister. That's actually reassuring to know there was a specific issue rather than just general delays. I'll wait a bit longer before panicking.
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Amun-Ra Azra
UPDATE: Just checked my EBT card again and the extra supplement just posted! It was $90 for my household (me + 2 kids). So looks like they ARE sending them out separately just like everyone said. Thanks for all the helpful info!
thanks for updating! ill keep checking mine
Summer Green
•is this a one time thing or are we getting this every month now?
To answer the question about whether this is recurring: No, this January 2025 supplement is a one-time payment. It's part of the emergency food assistance measure passed in the last budget session to address rising food costs. It's separate from your regular CalFresh benefits and won't continue in future months unless there's new legislation. Also, for those who are confused about seeing their deposit history, you can request an EBT transaction history either through the BenefitsCal portal or by calling the EBT customer service line and requesting a mailed statement. This will show exactly when deposits were made and in what amounts.
Amun-Ra Azra
•That makes sense. I appreciate everyone's help on this! I'll definitely check the BenefitsCal portal for my transaction history.
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Just got an update from a friend who works at DPSS - apparently the system issue affected people with case numbers ending in 3, 7, and 9 the most. They're processing those accounts manually now, so benefits should appear within 48 hours. Might be worth checking your case number to see if you fall in that group.
TommyKapitz
•My case number ends in 7! That explains it then. Thanks so much for this info - gives me some hope it'll be resolved soon. Really appreciate you sharing this update.
Summer Green
•Mine ends in 3!!! Thank you for this info!!!
TommyKapitz
UPDATE: My benefits just hit my account about an hour ago! For anyone else waiting, looks like they're working through the backlog. Check your balance if you haven't already today.
Payton Black
•still waiting on mine 😑 typical LA county making some people wait longer than others
Harold Oh
•That's great news! Thanks for updating the thread - it helps others know the situation is being resolved. For anyone still waiting, the resources I mentioned earlier are still available if you need emergency food assistance.
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Laila Fury
Good for you for not giving up! Too many people would have just reapplied and lost those months of benefits. Did they mention anything about expedited service? Since he's elderly with low income he might qualify to get the benefits within 3 days instead of waiting.
Hazel Garcia
•They did mention expedited service! They said normally he would qualify, but since we're also getting the backdated benefits, they'll just process everything together. The worker said the EBT card should arrive within 7-10 days, and all the benefits (current and backdated) will be loaded at once. I'm so relieved!
This is a great outcome! Just a tip for the future - make sure your uncle keeps all his medical receipts throughout the year. When it's time for recertification (which will be in 36 months since he's on ESAP), having those medical expenses documented can significantly increase his benefit amount. The deduction threshold changes, but generally if he spends more than $35/month on medical costs, he can get a higher deduction which leads to more CalFresh benefits. Also, he'll only need to complete a simplified SAR7 form once a year instead of the full recertification. The ESAP program really does make things easier for seniors.
Hazel Garcia
•Thank you for this advice! I'm creating a file folder for him to keep all medical receipts organized. With his prescription costs and Medicare supplement, he's definitely over that $35 threshold. I'm learning so much about how to maximize his benefits appropriately. This forum has been incredibly helpful!
Andre Lefebvre
Just curious - did you end up getting through to anyone at the county? Did they offer any help?
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StarStrider
UPDATE: I finally got through to the county Housing Support Program! Called right when they opened using that Claimyr service someone mentioned (which actually worked!). The case worker said I qualify for their deposit assistance program even though I'm not on CalWORKs! They can cover my full security deposit but I need to come up with first month's rent. My sister is going to loan me $1000 and I'm putting the rest on my credit card. It's not ideal but at least I won't lose the apartment! THANK YOU everyone for all the advice!!!
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