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this happened to me last year!! my worker said we were getting another payment but it never came. when i finally got thru to someone they said my worker was confused and mixing up P-EBT with the regular CalFresh emergency allotments which ended years ago. so frustrating how even the workers dont understand the different programs!!!
That's exactly what I'm worried about. I don't want to count on money that's not actually coming. I'll try to get through to the county office tomorrow and get a definite answer. It seems like there's a lot of confusion around these benefits, even among the workers.
My kids school sent home a flyer about summer EBT which is different from P-EBT maybe that's what your worker was talking about? It's for when school is out in summer so kids still get food money. Check if your state is doing that program maybe?
This is a good point. Summer EBT is a relatively new program that provides food benefits to eligible children during summer break when school meals aren't available. California is participating in this program for 2025. If your children qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, they might be eligible for Summer EBT benefits. This could be what your caseworker was referring to, rather than a second P-EBT payment. Definitely contact your county office to clarify which specific program was being referenced. CalFresh, P-EBT, and Summer EBT are related but separate programs with different eligibility requirements and payment schedules.
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Anyone else notice how these EBT thefts keep happening right before holidays and rent due dates??? My cousin works for the county and she says they see TONS of "theft" reports at the end of every month. I'm not saying the OP is lying but they investigate these claims REALLY carefully now. If they think ur being dishonest they can terminate ur benefits completely so be 100% truthful about everything
I completely understand they need to investigate. I have nothing to hide - my benefits were legitimately stolen and I'm freaking out about how to feed my family. I still have my physical card, never shared my PIN, and have no idea how this happened.
OMG are u srsly suggesting OP is making this up?? That's so rude! EBT skimming is EVERYWHERE now. There were actual news reports about organized crime rings targeting EBT cards. Not cool to make someone feel worse when they're already stressed!
Quick update on the current replacement process: I just confirmed with our local CalFresh office that the rules changed in mid-2025. Now when benefits are stolen electronically (not from a lost/stolen physical card), they can replace up to two months of benefits per federal fiscal year. The process requires: - Police report (required) - EBT-28 form completed in full - Proof of identity - Statement explaining how you believe the theft occurred If your case is still with your previous county, they handle the replacement. If the transfer completed, then your new county handles it. The 10-day processing requirement only starts once ALL documentation is received, so submit everything as quickly as possible.
Thank you for this updated information! My old county worker finally called me back. They're sending me the EBT-28 form by email to complete. I explained my hardship situation and they said they'll try to process it within 5 business days once they receive everything. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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my cousin works for calfresh and she said they sometimes close for emergencies too like if theres a threat or something? maybe check local news?
Good point. I just checked the news sites for both Sacramento and San Bernardino counties and don't see anything about threats or emergencies. Seems like the training day explanation is most likely.
just to update everyone i called my county (sacramento) and they said its definitely the quarterly training and offices will be open tomorrow. they're automatically adding 10 days to any deadlines for people with appointments today. the lady was super nice about it and said theyre sending notices but they went out late.
Thanks for the update! That's a relief to hear about the 10-day extension. I'll still call tomorrow to confirm for my county.
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update????? did your benefits show up?
Yes!!! They finally showed up this morning! Took exactly 6 days after activation. Thanks everyone for your help!
My friend had the same problem but she had to contact her worker because her benefits NEVER transferred. Turns out they had some kind of system glitch that affected people who got their cards the same week as the quarterly maintenance or something. Just mentioning this in case anyone else reading has waited more than 7 days - don't just assume it'll eventually work itself out!
This is an important point. While most transfers happen automatically, there was indeed a system issue during the January 12-14 maintenance window that affected some accounts. If anyone received their 3.0 card during that weekend and still doesn't see their balance transferred, they should definitely contact their county worker as they may need to manually reprocess your benefit transfer. Always keep documentation of your previous balance (screenshots of the app or previous receipts showing balance) just in case.
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Update: My neighbor checked her text again and it's definitely from the official P-EBT number she's gotten messages from before. Thanks everyone for the help! She's going to call the hotline tomorrow to verify her kids' eligibility. This community is always so helpful!
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Ali Anderson
•Glad to hear it was legitimate! I went through something similar last month - was convinced a text was a scam until I called and verified. With all the benefit scams going around these days, you can never be too careful.
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Logan Stewart
does anyone know if the p-ebt card works the same as the regular ebt card?? can she use it at farmers markets and get the extra match?
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Nina Chan
•Yes, P-EBT cards work very similar to regular EBT cards at most locations that accept SNAP/CalFresh. And you're right about farmers markets - P-EBT benefits do qualify for Market Match and other incentive programs that double your dollars at participating farmers markets. This is a great way to stretch those benefits and get fresh produce! The only real difference is that P-EBT is specifically for families with school-age children and has different issuance schedules.
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