CalFresh eligibility ended after DWS found 'unreported mine income' - completely false!

This actually happens more than you'd think. There was likely a mix-up in employment verification databases or someone with a similar name/SSN got their info crossed with yours. You need to request an Administrative Hearing IMMEDIATELY - you only have 90 days from the notice date to appeal. Call and specifically request the 'verification documentation' they received and ask for a 'Conditional Withdrawal of Action' while they investigate. Also file a Written Statement of Facts (WS 14) form explaining this is an error.

omg the EXACT thing happened to my cousin!!! his was diff tho they said he was working at some factory in Oakland when he lives in LA lol. took like 2 months to fix and he had to bring like bank statements and tax stuff to prove he wasnt working there. the system is sooooo messed up!!

Request a hearing right away by calling the number on your Notice of Action. Ask specifically for 'aid paid pending' while your appeal is processed - you're entitled to continue receiving benefits during the appeal if you request it within 10 days of receiving the notice. You'll need to gather evidence. Get: 1. Your pay stubs from your actual job 2. A letter from your employer confirming employment dates 3. Bank statements showing no deposits from mining companies 4. Your most recent tax return If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try Claimyr.com - it's a service that calls CalFresh for you and connects you when a real person answers. Saved me hours of hold time when I had a verification issue. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8

THE EXCT SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!!! But mine said I was working at some shipping company making $3500/month when I was actually unemployed! I had to go physically to the DPSS office with ALL my documents because nobody would help me over the phone. Bring EVERYTHING - ID, SS card, birth certificate, pay stubs, bank statements, tax forms, everything!!! They treated me like a criminal until I literally broke down crying at the office. So messed up!!!!

did u check ur credit report? sometimes this kind of thing means some1 stole ur identity... might wanna freeze ur credit just in case

I've worked for EDD before (different but similar database systems). These database errors happen when information gets entered under the wrong SSN or when two people have similar names/details. You need to file form CW 2200 (Request for Income and Eligibility Verification) which gives you the right to see exactly what information they're using against you. State clearly in your hearing request that you suspect a data match error.

Update us on what happens! I've seen these database errors get resolved but it takes persistence. One tip from my experience - when you go to your hearing (if it gets that far), bring a complete written timeline of events including all your attempts to contact them. Makes a huge difference to the hearing officer when they see you've been diligently trying to resolve it.

Sounds exactly like what happened to my neighbor! It was so stressful for her family. The county had mixed up her records with someone who had a similar name. It took weeks of phone calls and paperwork to sort out. In the meantime, she applied for emergency food assistance through local food banks which helped a bit. Don't give up!