CalFresh BenefitsCal login suddenly not working - same credentials rejected?

same here cant get in since yesterday tried like 5 times ugh

The BenefitsCal system is SO unreliable, I swear they do this on purpose just to make it harder for people to get help. I've had this happen 3 times in the past year. Once they claimed there was a "system update" and another time they said my account got flagged for "security reasons" even though I did NOTHING wrong. The whole system is designed to fail so people give up. That's how they save money - by making it impossible to access what you're entitled to!!!!

There was actually a scheduled maintenance for BenefitsCal this past weekend that might be causing the login issues. This happens quarterly and sometimes affects logins for 24-48 hours afterward. A few things you can try: 1. Clear your browser cache and cookies completely 2. Try a different browser (if you usually use Chrome, try Firefox) 3. Make sure you're going to the correct site (https://benefitscal.com) as there are some look-alike sites 4. Try the mobile app if you were using the website (or vice versa) If none of these work, it's likely a system-wide issue that they're working on. Your benefits should still process normally even if you can't access your account online - the backend systems are separate.

I had this exact problem last month! For me it turned out my account was temporarily locked because I'd tried logging in too many times with slight typos in my password. The frustrating part is that the error message doesn't tell you that's what happened! The fix was simple though - I called my county office and they unlocked it right away. If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, have you tried the Claimyr service? It helped me get through to an actual person instead of waiting endlessly. I found it at claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8. It basically holds your place in line so you don't have to stay on the phone yourself. Really saved me when I needed to get my account unlocked!

Make sure ur on the right website!!!! Theres a fake benefitcal.com (missing the s) that looks just like the real site that scammers made to steal logins. The real one is benefitscal.com with an S!!!

I work for a community assistance organization that helps people with CalFresh applications. Yes, there was scheduled maintenance over the weekend, but we're also seeing widespread login issues that weren't announced. From what we're hearing, it's affecting about 30% of users across several counties. The system should be back to normal within 72 hours according to what we've been told. In the meantime, if you're concerned about your SAR7 status or upcoming benefits, you can: 1. Call the EBT customer service line (not your county office) at 877-328-9677 to check your benefit status 2. Visit your local county office in person 3. Check your EBT card balance on the 10th (or your regular deposit date) to confirm benefits were loaded They should NOT discontinue your benefits due to inability to access the online system during their maintenance period.

try resetting ur password that worked 4 me

UPDATE: Finally got through to someone at my county office this morning. Apparently there's a massive login problem across the state after their weekend system update. They confirmed my SAR7 was received and processed already (phew!) and said benefits should load normally next week. For anyone else having this issue, she said the login problems should be fixed by Friday. Just wanted to update everyone who was helping me!

I'm having the exact same issue! Been trying to log in for the past two days with no luck. Really relieved to see it's not just me and that it's a known system problem. I was starting to panic thinking my account got suspended or something. Thanks to everyone who shared the helpful tips and especially @Miguel Silva for the update that the county confirmed it should be fixed by Friday. Going to try that EBT customer service number to check my balance in the meantime.

Just wanted to chime in as another person experiencing this issue! I've been locked out since Sunday and was getting really worried about my recertification deadline coming up. Reading through all these comments has been super helpful - especially learning about the statewide system problems and that our benefits should still process normally even if we can't log in. I tried the EBT customer service line that @Amina Toure mentioned and was able to confirm my current balance, which gave me some peace of mind. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and solutions here. It's frustrating when these systems fail right when we need them most, but at least we're not dealing with it alone!

Same thing happened to me starting Monday! I was getting so stressed thinking maybe my account got flagged or something went wrong with my case. This thread has been a lifesaver - knowing it's a statewide issue makes me feel way better. I actually tried that Claimyr service that @GalaxyGuardian mentioned and it worked perfectly! Got connected to my county worker in about 20 minutes instead of being stuck on hold forever. She confirmed my benefits are fine and should load normally despite the website issues. For anyone still struggling to get through by phone, I'd definitely recommend giving Claimyr a try. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're all in this together!

I'm dealing with this exact same problem! Started having login issues on Sunday and have been pulling my hair out thinking I somehow forgot my own password. Really glad I found this thread - it's such a relief to know this is a widespread system issue and not something wrong with my account. I was getting really anxious about my upcoming benefit deposit date. Thanks to everyone who shared the helpful phone numbers and services, especially the EBT customer service line at 877-328-9677. Going to try calling them tomorrow to check my balance. It's frustrating when these systems fail right when we need them most, but at least we have this community to help each other out!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm also having the exact same login issues since Sunday - kept thinking I was losing my mind with my own password! It's incredibly reassuring to know this is a statewide problem affecting so many people. I was getting really worried about my upcoming recertification appointment and whether my case worker could access my information. Thank you @Miguel Silva for the update from your county office and @Amina Toure for all the professional insights about the 72-hour timeline and alternative ways to check our status. I'm definitely going to try that EBT customer service line tomorrow. It's so frustrating when these systems fail, but this community support makes all the difference in not feeling alone and panicked about it!

I'm so relieved to find this thread! I've been having the exact same login issues since Monday morning and was starting to think my account got compromised or something. I kept trying different browsers and even had my tech-savvy neighbor help me troubleshoot, but nothing worked. It's such a relief to know this is affecting people statewide and not just me going crazy with my password! I was getting really stressed because I have my recertification interview next week and wanted to review my case details beforehand. Thank you everyone for sharing the helpful phone numbers and resources - I'm going to try calling that EBT customer service line tomorrow to at least check my current balance. It's frustrating that these system outages always seem to happen when we need access the most, but this community has been amazing at supporting each other through it!

I'm experiencing the exact same issue! Started having login problems on Tuesday and have been so frustrated trying to figure out what was wrong. I kept double-checking my password and even tried resetting it multiple times thinking maybe I'd somehow changed it and forgotten. This thread has been incredibly helpful - it's such a relief to know this is a widespread system problem and not something I did wrong! I was getting really worried because my benefits are supposed to load next week and I wanted to make sure everything was on track. Thank you @Miguel Silva for the update from your county office confirming this should be fixed by Friday, and thanks to everyone else who shared those helpful phone numbers. I'm definitely going to try calling the EBT customer service line at 877-328-9677 tomorrow to check my balance. It's so reassuring to have this community support when these systems fail us!

Just wanted to add my voice to this thread - I'm also dealing with the same login issues since Sunday! Was starting to think I was going crazy with my own password. This community has been so helpful in confirming it's a widespread system problem. I tried that EBT customer service line at 877-328-9677 that several people mentioned and it worked great for checking my balance without needing to access the website. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and solutions here. It's frustrating when these systems fail right when we need them, but knowing we're not alone in this makes such a difference. Hoping this gets resolved by Friday like the county office told @Miguel Silva!