Forgot to report new income for a few months. What now? Got a new job end of Nov last year and stopped using my EBT card. Months passed and the balance kept growing. Finally, didn't bother with the SAR 7 and eventually my CalFRESH was discontinued.  Should i be worried about having to pay anything back? Can i touch that unused balance on my card? Thanks for any info 🙏

Hey there! I understand your concern about this situation. Here's what you should know: **Regarding payback (overpayment):** Yes, you may be liable to repay benefits you received after becoming ineligible due to your income increase. The state can determine you received an "overpayment" for the months you didn't report your new job income, even if you weren't using the benefits. **About the unused balance:** I'd strongly recommend NOT touching that balance right now. Using benefits you may not have been eligible for could complicate your situation further. **What you should do:** 1. Contact your local CalFresh office immediately to discuss your situation 2. Be honest about when your income changed and why you didn't report it 3. Ask about setting up a repayment plan if an overpayment is determined 4. Get everything in writing The good news is that overpayments can often be resolved through manageable payment plans, and being proactive about addressing this shows good faith. Don't wait - the sooner you contact them, the better your options may be. Hope this helps! 🙏