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Shon Cormack

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?

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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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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