What does 'Benefit status change - Aging' mean on EBT? CalFresh benefits disappeared with $0.09 balance

same thing happened 2 me last yr. the aging thing means theres a small balance left over from before. probably means they stopped ur benefits for some reason. did u turn in the SAR7 form on time??

The 'Aging' status typically means there's a remaining balance that's about to expire. When you see a very small amount like $0.09, it's usually leftover from previous benefits. However, the concerning part is that your pending benefits have disappeared. This usually happens for one of these reasons: 1. Missed SAR7 or recertification deadline 2. Income change that wasn't reported 3. Change in household composition not reported 4. Verification documents were requested but not received For CalFresh, they're required to send a Notice of Action before discontinuing benefits, but sometimes these notices get lost in the mail, especially if you've moved recently. I'd recommend calling your county office immediately to find out what happened and if there's still time to fix it.

I had something weirdd happen with my benefits once but it was totally different than yours? Mine said "adjusted" not "aging". But i just wanted to say i hope u figure it out good luck!!!!!

The $0.09 with 'Aging' status definitely means there's a tiny leftover amount, but that's not your main issue. The disappearance of pending benefits is the real concern. After helping my sister through a similar situation last month, here's what I learned: Even if you submitted everything correctly, sometimes their system has glitches. Try checking your BenefitsCal account for any notices or tasks you might have missed. Also look for your certification period end date - sometimes the recertification period isn't exactly 12 months depending on when you started. If you need to reach your county worker quickly (which I HIGHLY recommend), try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It helped me get through to a live person in about 10 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8. Saved me so much stress when my sister's benefits suddenly disappeared.

are you SURE you submitted everything on time????? because the county NEVER sends proper notices before cutting you off!!!! i've been dealing with calfresh for 5 years and they've done this to me THREE TIMES where they claim they sent some letter requesting additional proof but i NEVER received anything!!!! you probably missed something they claim they asked for and now you have to start all over again. the system is DESIGNED to kick people off!!!!!

It sounds like your daughter's benefits were discontinued, and the $0.09 is just a remaining balance from last month. This happens most commonly when there's a missed deadline or unreported change. Check if you're within what's called the "cure period" - typically 30 days after benefits stop where you can fix whatever caused the discontinuance without having to reapply completely. Here's what to do: 1. Log into BenefitsCal and check for any tasks or correspondence 2. Call your county office first thing in the morning (they're usually less busy early) 3. Have your daughter's case number and ID ready 4. If they say a document was missing, ask if you can submit it now to restore benefits 5. Request expedited processing if you have no food resources If you get this resolved quickly, they can often restore benefits without a gap. Keep us posted!

It's definitely not too late! If you submit the verification documents now, there's a good chance they can restore benefits without much delay, especially since you're still within the 30-day cure period. After uploading the documents to BenefitsCal, I strongly recommend calling your county office to inform them that you've submitted the requested verification. Ask them to expedite the processing due to your urgent food needs. Make sure to explain that you missed the notice due to your recent move. In most cases, if the only issue was missing verification and your daughter still qualifies based on income, they can reinstate benefits fairly quickly. If her increased hours put her over the income limit, she may still qualify for a reduced benefit amount.

This reminds me of what happened with my nephew last year. His calfresh got cut off because he didn't respond to some verification request too. But his was about school enrollment not income i think. Anyway it took like 3 weeks to fix but they did eventually give him back benefits for the time he missed. So even if it takes some time to fix you might get retro benefits too i think. Best of luck!

the same exact thing with the aging and $0.09 happened to me!!! But mine came back the next day so maybe just wait?

Great job finding and addressing the issue! Since you've uploaded the documents, here's what typically happens next: 1. The county has 10 days to process verification documents once received 2. Since it's a case of discontinued benefits being restored, you might receive prorated benefits for October if they approve it mid-month 3. Make sure to save all your communication records in case there are any issues At $18/hour for 28 hours weekly, your daughter's monthly income would be approximately $2,016 before taxes. For a single-person household in 2025, the gross income limit for CalFresh is around $2,430, so she should still qualify. However, her benefit amount might be reduced slightly due to the increased income. Keep us updated on how it resolves!

Just wanted to follow up and see how things turned out for you! I've been in a similar situation before where I missed a verification notice and it's so stressful. Since you found the issue and uploaded the documents, you should be in good shape. One tip - if you don't hear back within a few days, you can also visit your local county office in person. Sometimes that gets things moving faster than phone calls. Also, once this gets resolved, you might want to set up text or email notifications in BenefitsCal if you haven't already. It helps catch these notices before they become problems. Hope your daughter's benefits get restored soon!

I'm new to this community but wanted to share what happened when I faced a similar situation. The "Aging" status with a small balance like $0.09 usually means there's leftover money from previous months that's about to expire, but the real issue is your pending benefits disappearing. This typically happens when there's a missed deadline or required action. Since you already found the verification request and uploaded the documents, you're on the right track! One thing that helped me was calling the county office and asking to speak with a supervisor if the regular worker couldn't expedite the case. Also, if you qualify for expedited processing (which you might since you have urgent food needs), they're supposed to process it within 3 days. Keep checking your BenefitsCal account daily for updates, and don't hesitate to call if you don't see movement within a few business days. Sometimes a follow-up call reminds them to prioritize your case. Good luck!

I'm also new to this community but wanted to share some encouragement! I went through almost the exact same thing last year - missed a verification request due to mail issues after moving, saw the dreaded "aging" status, and panicked when my benefits disappeared. The good news is that once you've uploaded the documents like you did, most counties are pretty good about restoring benefits quickly, especially when it's just a missed verification and not an eligibility issue. One thing that really helped me was calling right when they opened (usually 8 AM) - you're more likely to get through without a long wait. When you call, have your case number ready and explain that you uploaded the verification last night. Ask specifically about expedited processing since you have immediate food needs. Also, don't worry about feeling stupid for missing the notice - it happens to SO many people, especially during moves. The system isn't great at making these notices stand out. Once this gets resolved, definitely set up those email/text alerts in BenefitsCal to catch future notices. You're handling this exactly right and I'm confident it'll work out!

As someone who's new to this community but has dealt with CalFresh issues before, I wanted to add that you're doing everything right! The "Aging" status with that tiny balance is just a system quirk - the real issue was definitely the missed verification request you found. Since you uploaded the documents and are planning to call this morning, here's one more tip that helped me: when you call, mention that you're within the "cure period" and ask if they can process it as a "good cause" restoration since you missed the notice due to your recent move. Counties are usually understanding about mail issues after address changes. Also, if your daughter's case gets approved but with a reduced benefit amount due to her increased income, don't panic - even a smaller amount is better than nothing while you figure out your budget. You've got this handled and I'm rooting for a quick resolution!

I'm new to this community but wanted to share some hope! I went through something very similar about 6 months ago - the exact same "Aging" status with a tiny balance and my pending benefits just vanished. I was absolutely panicked because I depend on CalFresh for groceries too. It turned out I had missed a simple verification request that got lost in my mail after I moved apartments. Just like you, I found it buried in my BenefitsCal account after everyone here told me to check for notices. Once I uploaded the documents, it took about 4 days to get restored and they even gave me the full month's benefits even though it was processed mid-month. The key thing that helped me was calling and explaining that I missed the notice due to my address change - they were actually really understanding about it. Since you already uploaded everything last night, you're in great shape! Make sure to mention "good cause" for missing the deadline due to your move when you call. You've got this handled and I'm confident it'll work out quickly. Keep us posted on how the call goes!

I'm new to this community but have been following your situation closely! As someone who also recently dealt with CalFresh issues after moving, I wanted to share that you're handling this perfectly. The fact that you found the missed verification request and uploaded the documents so quickly shows you're on top of things. One thing that really helped me when I called was having a backup plan ready - I asked the worker what to do if the documents weren't processed in time, and they told me about emergency food assistance programs in my county that could help bridge the gap if needed. Most counties have these resources available while you're waiting for benefits to be restored. Also, since your daughter's income increased but she should still qualify, you might want to ask about any other benefits she could be eligible for, like reduced-cost meals at work or local food banks that don't affect CalFresh eligibility. Sometimes workers know about additional resources that can help. You've got this! The hardest part (finding the problem and uploading the fix) is already done. Rooting for a quick resolution when you call this morning!

I'm new to this community but wanted to jump in with some encouragement! Reading through your whole situation, it sounds like you've already done the hardest part by finding that missed verification request and uploading the documents. That "Aging" status with the tiny balance is just a system quirk - the real issue was definitely the missed notice. Since you're calling first thing this morning, here's one more tip that helped me in a similar situation: ask the worker to put a note in your case file about the address change causing the missed notice. This creates a paper trail in case there are any future issues. Also, if they can't give you an exact timeline on the phone, ask for the worker's direct number or extension so you don't have to start from scratch if you need to follow up. The income calculations others shared look good - your daughter should definitely still qualify. Even if the benefit amount is slightly reduced due to her increased hours, that's so much better than starting over with a new application. You caught this early enough that it should be a quick fix rather than a major ordeal. Keep us posted on how the call goes - I think you're going to get good news!

I'm new to this community but wanted to offer some support! I just went through something very similar a few months ago - saw that same "Aging" status with a small leftover amount and my pending benefits completely disappeared. It's such a scary feeling when you're depending on those benefits for food. The good news is that you've already identified the problem (the missed verification request) and taken action by uploading the documents. That puts you way ahead of where I was when it happened to me! In my case, I had missed a verification request due to a change in my work schedule, and once I submitted the missing documents, they restored my benefits within about a week. When you call this morning, definitely mention that you missed the notice due to your recent move - most workers are understanding about mail forwarding issues. Also ask if they can flag your case for expedited processing since you have immediate food needs. Some counties can process these restoration cases in just a few days when there's urgent need. One thing that helped me was asking the worker to confirm they received my uploaded documents while I was on the phone with them. Sometimes there's a delay in the system showing newly uploaded files. You're handling this exactly right and I'm confident it'll get resolved quickly. Keep us posted on how the call goes - rooting for you!

I'm new to this community but wanted to share my experience since I went through something almost identical! The "Aging" status with a tiny balance like $0.09 happened to me too, and my pending benefits also vanished overnight. I was absolutely terrified because I rely on CalFresh for my groceries. Just like you, it turned out I had missed a verification request that got buried in my mail during a move. The county office was actually really understanding when I explained that I missed the notice due to address change issues. After I submitted the missing documents, they restored my benefits within 5 days and I even got the full monthly amount despite it being processed mid-month. Since you've already uploaded the verification documents, you're in excellent shape! When you call, definitely mention "good cause" for missing the deadline due to your move, and ask about expedited processing since you have urgent food needs. Also ask them to confirm they can see your uploaded documents while you're on the phone - sometimes there's a system delay. At your daughter's income level ($18/hour, 28 hours), she should definitely still qualify. Even if the benefit amount is reduced slightly, that's so much better than starting over. You caught this early and handled it perfectly. Keep us updated on how the call goes - I'm confident you'll get good news!

That's such wonderful news! I'm so relieved for you and your daughter. It sounds like you handled everything perfectly - from finding the missed verification request to calling first thing this morning with all the right information and language. The worker being able to confirm your uploaded documents right away and putting in for expedited processing is exactly what you hoped for. Even though the benefit amount will be reduced from $375 to $290, that's still a significant help with groceries and so much better than having to start over with a completely new application. The 3-5 business day timeline for restoration is really reasonable too. Your experience is going to be so helpful for other community members who might face similar situations. You've shown that even when these scary "Aging" status issues pop up and benefits disappear, there's usually a fixable reason behind it. The key steps you took - checking BenefitsCal for missed notices, uploading documents immediately, and calling with specific language about "good cause" and expedited processing - are a perfect roadmap for others. Thanks for taking the time to update us with the good news! It's always encouraging to see these stories have positive endings. Hopefully your benefits will be restored even sooner than the 3-5 day estimate!

I'm new to this community but wanted to say congratulations on getting this resolved so quickly! Your experience is incredibly valuable for others who might face the same situation. It's amazing how you went from panic to resolution in just 24 hours by following the community's advice. The process you followed - checking BenefitsCal for missed notices, uploading documents immediately, calling with specific terminology like "good cause" and requesting expedited processing - is like a perfect step-by-step guide for anyone dealing with similar benefit issues. Even though your daughter's monthly amount decreased from $375 to $290, that's still meaningful support and shows the system worked as intended when her income increased. The fact that the worker was understanding about the missed notice due to your move gives me hope that the system can be compassionate when people face genuine circumstances beyond their control. Thanks for taking the time to update us throughout this whole process. Stories like yours really help build confidence in the community and show that these scary-looking problems often have solutions when you know where to look and who to ask!

I'm new to this community but wanted to congratulate you on such a successful resolution! As someone who's dealt with CalFresh before, I know how terrifying it can be when benefits suddenly disappear, especially when you're depending on them for basic needs like groceries. Your story is a perfect example of how this community can make a real difference. The way everyone jumped in with specific advice - from explaining the "Aging" status to sharing terminology like "good cause" and "cure period" - shows how valuable shared experiences can be. It's also encouraging to see that the county worker was understanding about your missed notice due to the move. The reduction from $375 to $290 is actually pretty reasonable given your daughter's increased income, and it's so much better than losing benefits entirely or having to reapply from scratch. The fact that you'll get expedited processing within 3-5 days is fantastic news. Thank you for updating us throughout this whole process - your experience will definitely help other community members who might face similar situations. It's a great reminder to check BenefitsCal regularly and act quickly when issues arise. Hope your benefits are restored even sooner than expected!