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.

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!

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!