Using CalFresh benefits after moving to Nevada - will they work if I update address right before benefits post?

I moved from CA to Arizona last year and had a similar situation. Here's what you need to know: Your EBT card will physically work in any state that accepts EBT (which is all 50 states), regardless of which state issued it. The problem isn't about the card working - it's about eligibility and potential overpayment issues. You should: 1. Use your benefits as normal in Nevada - they belong to you for the month they were issued 2. Report your move and new address to California AFTER the benefits post (so like on the 7th) 3. Apply for SNAP (that's what they call CalFresh outside of CA) in Nevada as soon as you establish residency Don't worry about changing your address on the 5th - that won't immediately cancel your benefits that are already in process for the 6th. Just be honest about your move date when you do report it.

NO NO NO DON'T LISTEN TO THE ABOVE!!!! You CANNOT receive benefits from two states at once and updating your address to another state will immediately flag your account!!! My cousin moved to Oregon and did something similar and got hit with a HUGE overpayment notice and had to pay back everything plus penalties. The CalFresh and Nevada SNAP computers talk to each other now!!!! DO NOT use your CA benefits after you move!!!!

when i moved to texas last yr i just used my calif ebt card there until i got approved for texas benefits. the worker told me that was fine. u just cant get benefits from 2 states at once like the other person said

I went through this exact situation moving to Nevada in 2024! Your EBT card will absolutely work at Nevada grocery stores - I used mine at Smith's and Albertsons with no issues. The important thing is you need to close your California case properly before applying in Nevada. Here's what worked for me with minimal hassle: 1. Use your California benefits that load on the 6th - they're yours for that benefit month 2. Call California to report your move and close your case AFTER the benefits load 3. Wait until you get the closure notice from California (usually takes 5-7 days) 4. Then apply for Nevada SNAP with your new address Nevada's SNAP benefit approval was pretty quick for me (about 10 days). The only annoying part was trying to reach someone at the California office to close my case. I spent hours on hold and getting disconnected. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through - they have this service where they wait on hold with CalFresh for you and call you when a worker picks up. Saved me from constant disconnects. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 Good luck with the move!

Question, dose anyone know if the amount of benefits is higher in Nevada? Or would it be around the same? My family of 4 gets like $900 in California but my sister in law gets way more in Texas for just her and her kid.

Moved from cali to nevada myself last year! Ur fine to use ur card from cali in nevada stores. Walmart, smiths, albertsons all take ebt no prob. Just make sure u apply for nevada snap after u close ur cali case otherwise they'll think ur trying to double dip and ull have a huge headache to fix it trust me!!!!!

So many confusing answers here, but as someone who works with these programs, let me clarify the rules: 1. You must report your move within 10 days (this is federal law for all SNAP programs) 2. However, benefits already issued to you for a month are yours to use regardless of where you physically are 3. Your California EBT card will work in Nevada stores with no problems 4. When you report your move, California will close your case effective the end of the current month or the end of the next month, depending on when in the month you report If your benefits load on the 6th, those are yours for the month. Report your move by the 10-day deadline, but that won't affect benefits already issued. Just make sure you've closed your CA case before applying in NV. This is all according to regulations at 7 CFR 273.12(a)(1)(i) and the SNAP Policy Manual if anyone wants to verify.

I just want to say I'm still skeptical about all this. My cousin definitely got in trouble for something similar. Maybe the rules changed or something. Just be careful and document EVERYTHING. Take screenshots of when you report your move and get the worker's name and ID number when you call. CalFresh is notorious for coming after people for overpayments months or even years later!!!

Thank you everyone for the helpful advice! Just to update - I called my worker yesterday and specifically asked if using my CA benefits in Nevada for the first week after my move would cause problems. She confirmed what most of you said - the benefits that load on the 6th are mine to use for the month, regardless of where I am. She also said I need to report my move within 10 days, and my case will close at the end of the month. I can apply for Nevada SNAP as soon as I have proof of my new address and residency. I'm so relieved this worked out!

That's great news! So glad you got official confirmation from your worker. It's always best to get it straight from the source when there's conflicting advice. Your situation is actually pretty common with interstate moves - the timing just makes it feel more complicated than it really is. Hope your move to Nevada goes smoothly and you get your Nevada SNAP benefits sorted out quickly once you're settled in!

This is such valuable information for anyone dealing with an interstate move! I'm in a similar situation but moving from California to Oregon next month. Reading through all these responses really helped clarify the process. It sounds like the key points are: 1) Use your already-issued benefits wherever you are, 2) Report your move within 10 days, 3) Wait for your old state case to close before applying in the new state, and 4) Document everything. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's so helpful to hear from people who've actually been through this rather than just guessing about the rules!

As a new member here, I just wanted to say how helpful this entire thread has been! I'm not dealing with an interstate move myself, but seeing how the community came together to help Lena work through such a stressful situation really shows the value of having experienced people share their knowledge. The conflicting advice at first was confusing, but it's great that multiple people with actual experience (especially those who moved to Nevada specifically) were able to provide clear guidance. And getting that final confirmation from the caseworker was the perfect way to resolve any remaining uncertainty. This thread is going to be super useful for anyone else facing a similar interstate move situation with their benefits!

As someone new to this community, I'm amazed by how thorough and supportive everyone has been in helping Lena navigate this tricky situation! Interstate moves with benefits are so stressful because the rules seem unclear and the consequences of making a mistake feel huge. What really stands out to me is how the community provided both practical experience (especially from those who've done CA-to-Nevada moves) and regulatory knowledge to give a complete picture. The fact that Lena was able to get official confirmation from her caseworker based on the advice here shows how valuable these discussions are. This thread is going to be a great resource for anyone else facing similar interstate benefit transitions - it really breaks down what could be an overwhelming process into clear, manageable steps!

As someone who's new to this community, I just wanted to thank everyone for this incredibly thorough and helpful discussion! I'm not personally dealing with an interstate move right now, but reading through all the different perspectives and experiences has been so educational. What really impressed me was how the community worked together to sort through the initial conflicting advice and help Lena get to the right answer. The fact that multiple people shared their actual experiences with CA-to-Nevada moves (and similar interstate transitions) made this so much more valuable than just theoretical advice. And getting that final confirmation from the caseworker was the perfect way to validate everything. This thread is going to be such a useful resource for anyone else facing similar benefit transition challenges during interstate moves - it really demystifies what can feel like an overwhelming process!