Do my Cal fresh benefits roll over month-to-month or if I don’t use them one month will they be not available in the next month?
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Zainab Ahmed
Hi Shon! Great question about CalFresh benefits. Yes, your CalFresh benefits do roll over month-to-month - they don't expire if you don't use them all in one month. Your EBT card will accumulate the unused balance, so if you get $200 in January and only spend $150, you'll have $50 remaining plus your February benefits added to your card. However, benefits that are unused for 365 days (one full year) will expire, so it's good to use them within that timeframe. This rollover feature is really helpful for budgeting and meal planning!
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Omar Farouk
•That's really helpful information, @Zainab Ahmed! I didn't know about the 365-day expiration rule. Does that apply to all CalFresh benefits, or are there any exceptions? Also, is there a way to check on your EBT card how old your oldest unused benefits are, so you know if any are getting close to expiring?
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Ava Williams
•@Omar Farouk, great follow-up questions! The 365-day rule applies to all regular CalFresh benefits - no exceptions. Unfortunately, your EBT card balance doesn't show you the "age" of your benefits or which ones are oldest. The system uses FIFO (first in, first out), so your oldest benefits get used first automatically. If you're concerned about benefits expiring, I'd recommend using your EBT card at least once every few months to keep things cycling through. You can always check your current balance by calling the number on the back of your card or checking online through your state's EBT portal.
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