CalFresh income limits for family of 3 with disability and newborn in 2025?

For 2025, the gross monthly income limit for a household of 3 is $3,660 for regular CalFresh. But since you have a household member with disability (yourself), you might qualify under different rules where they only count net income after deductions. The baby formula won't count as a deduction, but your shelter costs (rent + utilities) do, and they're quite high which helps your case. You should definitely apply! Your situation with pending disability and a young child makes you potentially eligible even with your husband's income. When you apply, make sure to submit proof of your disability status and all your housing expenses.

im in similar boat but 2 kids. its confusing because my worker told me one thing then the website said different numbers!! what helped me was bringing ALL paperwork to the interview - rent receipts, utility bills, pay stubs, bank statements, everything! they will tell u what they need. better to bring too much than not enough lol

Just to clarify on the income limits - in 2025 for a household of 3: - Gross monthly income limit: $3,660 - Net monthly income limit: $2,820 But since you mentioned disability, your household may be considered "categorically eligible" which means they don't apply the gross income test, only the net income test. They'll deduct: - 20% of earned income - $193 standard deduction for household of 3 - Excess shelter costs over 50% of adjusted income - Dependent care deduction if applicable Since your husband makes $3,200 and your shelter costs are $2,450 total, you have a good chance of qualifying after deductions. No, they won't count disability income until you actually receive it.

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Go ahead and apply NOW, dont wait. With rising grocery costs and a baby you need every bit of help. Use BenefitsCal.com to apply online, way easier than calling. They make u upload documents but its faster than mailing stuff. The income limits others posted are right but they count so many deductions that most people qualify with even higher incomes. And if u get approved for any amount, even $20, it automatically makes your child eligible for other programs too.

When I applied last year they looked at my SSI income and my boyfriends work income seperately, so dont assume u wont qualify. Every household is calculated different based on who buys and prepares food together and its really confusing!!!! Make sure u tell them ur actual household situation exactly. And when u do the interview MAKE SURE u mention the baby formula and high rent costs. Even if formula isnt a deduction they should know ur struggling. I got $380/month for my family which really helps.

To answer your follow-up question: no, they won't count disability income until you actually receive payments. And regarding WIC - receiving WIC benefits does NOT affect CalFresh eligibility or benefit amounts. They're completely separate programs and you can (and should) get both if eligible. Once you're on CalFresh, your child may also automatically qualify for: - Free school meals when they're older - Reduced-price internet services - Discounted museum/zoo admissions with your EBT card - Farmers market match programs that double your benefits when buying fresh produce

Thanks everyone for all the advice!! Im going to apply online today through BenefitsCal and use Claimyr if I need to call with questions. Really appreciate knowing about the different rules for disability households, I was about to not apply thinking we made too much. Will update on what happens with our application!

Good luck with your application! One more tip - when you upload documents to BenefitsCal, make sure all pages are clear and readable. I had to resubmit my rent lease twice because the photos were blurry. Also keep copies of everything you submit in case they ask for something again. With a baby that young and your housing costs being so high, you should definitely qualify for a decent benefit amount. The whole process took about 3 weeks for me from application to getting my EBT card in the mail. Hang in there, you're doing the right thing applying!