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I just went through this whole process because our school opted out too. So frustrating! If your child has Medi-Cal, you should get it automatically, but there have been system matching issues. I had to call FOUR TIMES before getting through to a person who could help me. The cards are definitely going out in batches, but they're behind schedule. The income limits depend on household size - for a family of 4 it's about $59,000 annual income. If you're close to the threshold, apply anyway! Sometimes they don't count certain income or there are deductions that help you qualify. Also, check if your child gets any other benefits that might qualify them automatically. Even certain reduced fee programs through the county can sometimes help establish eligibility.
Four calls? That's discouraging. Did you have to provide additional documentation to prove eligibility through Medi-Cal? And thanks for the tip about other county programs - my son is in a reduced fee after-school program, so maybe that will help.
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Glad to hear you got through! For anyone else facing this issue, remember that under California regulations, the county office must provide \
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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.
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.
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!
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Update: I called my county office this morning and finally got through! The representative confirmed that my daughter IS eligible for P-EBT since we're already on CalFresh. They're sending cards for our county starting next week, and we should receive it within 10-15 business days. Thanks everyone for your help clearing up my confusion!
lucky! i tried calling 3 times today and kept getting disconnected after 40+ minutes on hold. did they say anything about payment amounts for 2025? is it still $120 per kid per month?
Just to give everyone the most current information: The 2025 P-EBT benefit amount in California is $138 per eligible child per month. This is slightly higher than last year due to inflation adjustments. The benefits are typically loaded retroactively, so when you receive your card, you may get several months' worth of benefits at once. The distribution schedule by county is available on the CDSS website, though they don't provide exact mailing dates. If your card doesn't arrive within the expected timeframe for your county, you can request a replacement through the P-EBT helpline at 877-328-9677, but be prepared for long wait times.
Thank you for the specific amount info! $138 per month will be a huge help for our grocery budget. I'll check the CDSS website to see the distribution schedule for our county.
Savannah Vin
anybody else notice how the rich ppl banks got chip cards like 8yrs ago but somehow its "too hard" to protect our benfits?? Makes me so mad!! They said identity theft is a "high priority" but we still waiting YEARS for basic protection??
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Makayla Shoemaker
•EXACTLY!!! They don't care cuz its not their money being stolen!!! They just make us wait months for "investigations" while our kids go hungry. RIDICULOUS
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Liam Cortez
I'm still tracking your case - any updates? Were you able to reach your county worker or get emergency benefits issued? The fraud investigation will still take time, but you should be able to get at least partial replacement benefits while waiting.
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Kiara Fisherman
•After 3 days and countless calls, I finally got through to a supervisor using that Claimyr service someone recommended. They're issuing me emergency replacement benefits for half the amount (better than nothing) while they investigate the fraud claim. They're also sending my new EBT card expedited, should arrive tomorrow. Still frustrated about the whole situation but at least we'll have some food money. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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