Moving to San Bernardino County - Will my CalFresh benefit amount change when transferring counties?

You don't need to reapply completely when moving counties in California. You'll need to report your address change to your current county, and they should initiate what's called an Inter-County Transfer (ICT). Your case gets electronically transferred to San Bernardino, and your benefit amount should stay the same as long as your income, expenses, and household size remain the same. However, you should report this ASAP because the transfer process can sometimes take time to process. Call your current eligibility worker to start the transfer.

I went through this last year moving from LA to San Bernardino. The process was supposed to be smooth but honestly it was a nightmare getting anyone on the phone. I kept getting disconnected or waiting for hours. Finally I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a real person at the county office in about 15 minutes. They have a demo video here: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8. Saved me so much time and stress! Once I actually talked to someone, they sorted out my transfer pretty quickly.

ur benefits shouldnt change just cuz u moved counties. its all one california system now with benefitscal. just make sure u update ur address in the system or call ur worker. i moved from orange county to sb last year and my amount stayed exactly the same

I handle these Inter-County Transfers regularly as part of my job. Here's what you need to know: 1. Report your move at least 10 days before you change address 2. Your current county will send an electronic transfer to San Bernardino 3. Your EBT card will continue to work without interruption 4. Your benefit amount should remain the same IF your rent, utilities, income and household composition remain similar 5. You don't need to reapply, but San Bernardino may contact you to verify your new address 6. Your semi-annual report (SAR7) schedule stays the same 7. Your recertification date remains unchanged One thing to note: if your new rent is substantially different, report that as it could affect your benefit calculation (higher rent might mean higher benefits).

WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T JUST MOVE WITHOUT TELLING THEM FIRST!!!!! I moved from Alameda to San Bernardino last year and didn't notify them until after I moved. My benefits got completely cut off for 45 DAYS while they sorted it out!!! They said I should have reported BEFORE moving and they had to verify my new address which took forever. I had to use food banks for almost 2 months. The system is RIDICULOUS.

When you report your move, make sure you also submit verification of your new rent amount in San Bernardino. Your shelter deduction is a major factor in calculating your CalFresh benefits. If your rent is higher in San Bernardino (even if overall cost of living might be lower), you might actually qualify for more benefits. Bring a copy of your new lease agreement when you report the change of address. Also, if your utilities aren't included in rent, you might qualify for the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) which can increase your benefits as well.

btw if u have kids do they get free school lunch in san bernardino? my kids got automatically enrolled for free lunch when we were on calfresh

i thot calfresh was the same everywhere?? why would it be different in another county? its all california right??

Just want to add - when you call to report your move, ask for confirmation that they've initiated the Inter-County Transfer and get a reference number if possible. I learned this the hard way when my transfer got "lost" in the system for 2 weeks. Having that reference number helped me track it down when I called back. Also, keep your current county case number handy - San Bernardino will need it to pull up your case. The whole process should be seamless but it's good to have documentation just in case something goes wrong. Good luck with your move!