Will our CalFresh benefits stop with $2630 monthly income for 2-person household?

The income limit for a 2-person household for CalFresh in 2025 is $2,823 in monthly gross income (at 200% of federal poverty level). Your $2,630 is still under that limit, so you should still qualify! However, your actual benefit amount might change. Since the emergency allotments ended back in 2023, you're only getting the $23 regular amount now, and that might decrease with higher income. But you shouldn't lose eligibility completely.

when i got a raise last yr my benefit went down to the minimum $23. they look at ur income after deductions so might not be as bad as u think. did u report other expenses like rent and utilites on ur last recert? those help

Not to be a downer, but my wife and I lost CalFresh completely when our income hit $2500. The worker said we were over the net income limit after they did the calculations. It really depends on your rent and other expenses they count as deductions. The gross limit is one thing but they also look at net income.

Don't forget to report ALL your expenses!!! High rent, utilities, any medical expenses if you're elderly or disabled, and childcare costs if you have kids. The more deductions you have, the better chance you'll keep more of your benefits. Also make sure you're not reporting any overtime or one-time bonuses as regular income if they aren't recurring. I've seen so many people report income wrong and lose benefits they should've kept.

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Let me clarify how CalFresh will calculate your benefits with your new income: 1. Gross income test: $2,630 is below the $2,823 limit for 2 people, so you pass 2. Net income calculation: - Subtract 20% of earned income (~$526) - Subtract standard deduction ($193 for 2-person household) - Subtract excess shelter costs (your rent + utilities minus 50% of adjusted income) With rent of $1,895 and utilities of $175, you'll likely qualify for the maximum excess shelter deduction, which will keep your countable net income low enough to receive at least some benefits. You probably won't lose eligibility completely, but your benefit may remain at the minimum $23/month. Make sure you're also checking if you qualify for other programs like CalWORKs if you have children, or utility assistance programs that can help offset other costs.

My sister makes about what you do and she got that letter saying her CalFresh was going to zero but when she called they found a mistake in how they calculated her rent. She had to provide a new rent receipt and they fixed it and she kept getting $23/month. So don't panic if you get a zero notice call right away!!!

wait for the emergcy allotment thing, is that still happening??!!! I thought those ended after the pandemic! I'm only getting my regular amount now, am I missing extra money???

Just wanted to add that if your income fluctuates month to month, report your AVERAGE monthly income on the SAR7. Like if one month you make more because of extra shifts but normally make less, report what's typical. Also if one of you misses work due to illness and makes less some months, explain that in the comments section of the SAR7. The clearer you are about your actual stable income, the more accurate your benefit calculation will be.

Hey Elliott! I went through something similar last year when my income increased. One thing that really helped me was calling ahead before submitting my SAR7 to ask them to walk through the calculation with me over the phone. That way I knew exactly what to expect and could prepare mentally. Also, if you do end up losing CalFresh benefits, don't forget to look into local food banks and pantries - many don't have income requirements and can help bridge the gap. The food bank near me actually has really good fresh produce twice a week. Congrats on the better paying jobs though - that's a huge step forward even if benefits change!

I've been through similar income changes with CalFresh and wanted to share something important - even if your regular benefit amount goes down or stays at the minimum, you might still be eligible for other food assistance programs! Check if your area has any state or local programs that have different income limits. Also, when you submit your SAR7, double-check that all your expenses are accurately reported - not just rent and utilities, but things like phone bills if they're part of your shelter costs. Sometimes small details can make a difference in the final calculation. The transition period can be stressful but you're being proactive by planning ahead, which is really smart!