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one time this hapnd to me and i jus went to the atm and tried my pin again and it worked!! maybe try that?
I wouldn't recommend this approach. If you try your PIN at an ATM after it's already been locked in the system, you risk locking it further or potentially even having the card retained by the ATM. It's always better to resolve the lock through official channels - either customer service or the county office.
UPDATE: I finally got through to EBT customer service this morning! Called right at 7:00am and only waited about 15 minutes. They were able to unlock my card over the phone after verifying my identity. The rep confirmed my deposit will go through as scheduled tomorrow. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
nice!! glad it worked out 4 u!
Great news! Just remember for the future - if you're trying to check your balance or transaction history, the EBTedge website and mobile app are much easier than trying to use the phone system. And they don't lock your card if you make a mistake there.
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I got that middle class refund and didnt report it on my SAR7 last jan. no one said anything and my caseworker renewed my benefits like normal. i think they dont even look at that tbh
Thanks for sharing your experience. This makes me feel better about it. I'm glad I asked before submitting my report.
this reminds me i still need to submit my SAR7 this month!!! when is the deadline again??? i always forget and then they threaten to cut me off lol
SAR7 is due by the 5th of your reporting month. If you miss that deadline, you still have until the end of the month to submit it, but your benefits might be delayed. Always keep a copy and get a receipt or confirmation number when you submit it!
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I just called my county and they said my payment is scheduled for NEXT WEEK!!!! So excited, this will help me catch up on utilities. FYI I'm in Los Angeles County and my case number starts with 7. They said they're doing them in batches based on the first digit of your case number. Hope this helps someone else!!
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This happened to my cousin and they made her reapply for the whole program from scratch! She lost like 6 weeks of benefits even though she was in the hospital for legitimate reasons. The CalWORKs system is totally broken. They expect people who are literally in medical crisis to somehow still meet all these ridiculous paperwork deadlines. It's inhumane!
That shouldn't have happened. Your cousin should have requested a state hearing - they can't make you reapply if you had good cause for missing requirements and submit documentation within a reasonable timeframe. There's a 90-day window to appeal these decisions.
Final update: Just wanted to let everyone know that my benefits were reinstated today! My doctor filled out the CW 61 form verifying my 3-week hospitalization, and the county accepted it as good cause for missing the WTW orientation. They're depositing this month's payment tomorrow, and I didn't have to reapply. Thank you all again for your advice - it really helped me navigate this scary situation.
awesome! so glad it worked out for u!
Omar Zaki
In addition to the SAR 7 Hotline mentioned above, here are a few other options for San Bernardino County: 1. You can drop off your SAR 7 at any TAD office without an appointment - just ask for a receipt 2. You can mail it with tracking/delivery confirmation 3. You can upload it through BenefitsCal (if the site is working for you) 4. You can email it to C4Yourself@hss.sbcounty.gov (but get confirmation it was received) Don't wait until the last minute with SAR 7s - if there's any issue with your form, you'll need time to correct it before the deadline. The county has to receive a COMPLETE SAR 7, not just any submission, to continue your benefits.
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Malik Jackson
•Thank you for all the options! I didn't know about the email address. If I still can't get through on the phone today I'll try dropping it off in person. Do you know which TAD office would be fastest? I'm in Fontana area.
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Omar Zaki
•The Fontana TAD office at 7977 Sierra Ave is probably closest to you. They're usually less busy than the San Bernardino main office. But go early - sometimes they have lines in the morning.
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Diego Flores
I actually used that Claimyr service someone mentioned last time I was desperate to reach SB County. It actually worked! They called me back when they had a worker on the line. Cost money but worth it when you're about to lose benefits. The county system is broken.
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Malik Jackson
•Might try that as a last resort if I can't get this resolved today. Did they get you through to the right department?
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Diego Flores
•Yes they got me to a real CalWORKs worker who could actually help - not just the front desk people. Explained I needed to talk to someone about my SAR 7 and they connected me to the right person.
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