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my cousin has 5 kids & makes like 5000 a month and still gets calfresh so u should b fine with 6 kids
That's good to hear! I actually have 4 kids plus the pregnancy (so 5 currently, soon to be 6 total), but it sounds like we might still qualify based on what everyone is saying.
One more thing to consider - you mentioned transitional CalFresh just ended. If you were receiving CalWORKs before and that's why you were on transitional CalFresh, make sure you complete your Semi-Annual Report (SAR 7) for CalWORKs on time if you're still receiving it. Those deadlines can be different from your CalFresh recertification. Many families miss this and lose benefits unnecessarily.
We actually were on CalWORKs about 8 months ago but my husband got this better paying job so we became ineligible. That's when they switched us to transitional CalFresh. I think we're completely off CalWORKs now, but I'll double check our paperwork to make sure we didn't miss anything!
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For CalWORKs, your payment date is determined by the last digit of your case number: - Case numbers ending in 1, 2, or 3: Payment on the 1st - Case numbers ending in 4, 5, 6, or 7: Payment on the 2nd - Case numbers ending in 8, 9, or 0: Payment on the 3rd The 4th/10th notation in the app is a generic placeholder and doesn't necessarily reflect your exact payment date. Also, CalWORKs is typically issued as a single payment, not split into multiple allotments (unlike CalFresh which sometimes has supplements). If you've been receiving two separate payments, it's worth calling your eligibility worker to understand exactly what each payment represents. Sometimes special needs payments (like for pregnancy or homelessness) are issued separately from your regular grant.
Thanks for the detailed explanation! I'll check my case number when I get home. I did receive a special needs payment last month for diapers for my youngest, so maybe that's why I was expecting to see two different payments listed. I'll try calling my worker to confirm everything is set up correctly.
my worker told me they somtimes split it if theres a change in ur case like if u reported more income or added someone to ur household. did u do ur SAR7 recently? that could be why
I actually just submitted my first SAR7 last week! That might explain it. I did report some part-time income from a job I started. I'll keep an eye on my account to see how the payment comes through.
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did u check ur email spam 2? sometimes they send notices there and u miss them
Yeah I checked everywhere - spam, trash, all my folders. Nothing from them except the original confirmation when I submitted the SAR7. That's what makes this so frustrating!
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I finally got through using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Turns out there was a system glitch where my SAR7 was received but my verification documents weren't attached properly (even though they showed as uploaded on my end). The worker was able to see my submission date and reattached my documents. My benefits should be reinstated within 3 business days and they're issuing the payment I missed! Don't give up if this happens to you - keep trying to reach someone and make sure you have your submission confirmation ready to prove you did everything on time.
That's great news! This is exactly why documentation is so important when dealing with CalWORKs. Always keep those confirmation numbers and screenshots. Glad you got it resolved without having to reapply!
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I've used this service too. Much better than trying to wait on hold during work hours. Just make sure when you do get through, you specifically ask for a "household composition review" and explain that you all purchase and prepare food together. Be prepared with your parents' case number too, as they'll need to reference both cases.
Update: I took everyone's advice and called about combining our cases. It took forever to get through (wish I'd seen that Claimyr suggestion earlier!), but I finally got someone helpful. They're reviewing our case to combine everyone into one household since we do all eat together. The worker said our benefit should increase significantly - instead of $23 for me/daughter and about $120 for my parents, we should get around $380 for all four of us! Thanks everyone for helping me understand this wasn't about adding my daughter to their case, but fixing how our household was set up in the first place!
That's fantastic news! $380 vs. $143 combined is a huge difference that will make a real impact. This is exactly how the system should work - benefits that actually help feed the household. So glad you got someone helpful who fixed the issue. Be sure to complete your next SAR-7 report on time with all household income included to keep the benefits flowing smoothly.
Chloe Zhang
anybody know if the p-ebt is the same as the calfresh? my neighbor says were supposed to get both but i only get calfresh on my ebt card
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Brandon Parker
•No, they're different programs. CalFresh is your regular monthly food benefits. P-EBT is specifically to replace school meals when children can't access them (started during COVID but has continued in some forms). You can receive both, but they come on separate cards, and P-EBT is issued directly to eligible children.
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Jace Caspullo
@OP any updates? Were you able to get this fixed? I'm dealing with the same issue and going in circles with these people!
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Aaron Boston
•Yes! Some good news actually! I went to the school yesterday with all their documents and the lunch program coordinator found the problem. Turns out they had our old address from when we moved last year, and the P-EBT system was rejecting the records because of the address mismatch with what's in the CalWORKs system. She updated it in their database and said it should sync within 10 days. She gave me a direct number to call if we don't receive the cards in 3 weeks. Might be worth checking if your address info is consistent across all systems!
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