Will reporting boyfriend moved out affect his Medi-Cal if I apply for CalFresh/EBT for me and kids?

Yea they will cut it for sure. my sister bf was on her case and when they broke up n she told the worker he was gone his medi cal stopped like 2 days later. they dont care if hes sick or whatever. but you gotta report he moved out anyway bcuz if you dont n they find out they gonna say you committed fraud n make you pay back benefits.

That's not entirely accurate. When your household composition changes, you do need to report it, but your boyfriend should still qualify for Medi-Cal on his own if he meets the income requirements. The best approach is to have him apply for his own Medi-Cal BEFORE you report the household change. He can apply through BenefitsCal.com and get his own case started. Once he has confirmation his application is being processed, then you can safely report he moved out and apply for CalFresh for you and your children. Technically, you're supposed to report changes within 10 days for CalWORKs, but the priority should be making sure he doesn't experience a gap in coverage. He might even qualify for more comprehensive Medi-Cal on his own depending on his income.

Have your ex call Medi-Cal directly ASAP and explain his situation. He needs to start his own application immediately. Once he's in their system with his application pending, then you can safely report your household change and apply for CalFresh. You definitely need to report the change - it's considered fraud if you don't, and they can make you pay back benefits if they find out. Also, just so you know, CalFresh and Medi-Cal are separate programs even though they might be managed by the same office. Your reporting change to get CalFresh won't automatically cut his Medi-Cal that same day - there's usually a processing time where they send notices first.

Im going thru something similar rn but opposite - I moved OUT of my cousins house where i was on her case. what I did was apply for my own medi-cal first using benefitscal and THEN told them i moved. took about 2 weeks to get my new BIC card but my coverage never stopped. tell ur ex to apply first!! also for CalFresh they ask how many people buy and prepare food together so since hes gone that's definitely different now.

Here's what you need to know - Medi-Cal and CalFresh are different programs with different eligibility rules. When your household composition changes: 1. Your boyfriend should immediately apply for his own Medi-Cal through BenefitsCal.com 2. Once he has a confirmation number for his application, then you should report the household change 3. You'll need to submit a SAR7 or mid-period report showing your boyfriend moved out 4. Apply for CalFresh for yourself and your three children as a household of 4 Don't delay reporting beyond 10 days as that can be considered an intentional program violation. But having him apply first is the safest approach.

Try using Claimyr if you need to reach your CalWORKs worker quickly about this. I was in a similar situation last month and spent DAYS trying to get through to my worker. Found this service at claimyr.com that got me connected in about 10 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE that shows how it works. Totally worth it when you need to talk to someone right away about time-sensitive stuff like household changes.

you know what else I just membered - even if his medi-cal does stop for some reason he can apply for emergency medi-cal that starts right away if he needs his meds. my friend did that when she lost her coverage and it covered her hospital visit. just tellin u so u know theres like a backup option if something goes wrong

To answer your follow-up question about the SAR7 form - if it's not yet time for your regular Semi-Annual Report, you'd need to submit a Mid-Period Report instead for the household change. You can download the form from the BenefitsCal website or some counties even let you report changes through your online account now. Keep in mind that your CalFresh benefit amount will be calculated based on your household size (4 now without your boyfriend) and the total household income. Make sure you're also reporting any change in household income if your boyfriend was contributing to bills before.

One more thing - when you apply for CalFresh, make sure you tell them you have housing costs (rent, utilities) that you're now paying on your own. This can significantly increase your CalFresh benefit amount. And with three kids, you should also ask about the School Lunch Program connection with CalFresh - your kids might automatically qualify for free school meals once you're approved for CalFresh.

I went through this exact same situation 6 months ago when my ex moved out. Here's what worked for me: First, have your boyfriend apply for his own Medi-Cal immediately through BenefitsCal.com - don't wait! He'll get a confirmation number right away. Then report the household change within the 10 day window. What I learned is that even though they're processed by the same office, CalFresh and Medi-Cal have different eligibility criteria. Your boyfriend will likely qualify for his own Medi-Cal coverage if his income is under the limit. The key is getting his application in the system BEFORE you report he moved out - this prevents any gap in coverage. Also, when you apply for CalFresh, emphasize that you now have 100% of the housing costs (rent, utilities, groceries) since he's no longer contributing. This will increase your benefit amount significantly. With 3 kids and being the sole provider now, you should qualify for a decent CalFresh amount. Don't let fear of his coverage stopping prevent you from getting the food assistance your family needs!