Food stamps cut off - missed something, what to do?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. My food stamps got cut off because I didn't complete something. I'm not sure what I missed or what to do next. Has anyone been through this before? What should I say when I call them? I'm kinda freaking out because I really need this assistance.
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Aisha Khan
Ugh, been there done that. The system is so confusing sometimes! Here's what you need to do: • Call them ASAP and explain your situation • Ask specifically what form or action you missed • Get clear deadlines for submitting any missing info • Write down everything they tell you • Double-check you understand by repeating it back to them • Find out how long it'll take to get your benefits back once you submit everything Stay calm and polite on the call, even if you're frustrated. Good luck!
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Mateo Hernandez
Thank you so much! This is really helpful. I'm nervous about the call but I'll follow your advice.
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Ethan Taylor
Great advice! I'd add: keep a record of who you talked to and when. It can be helpful if you need to follow up later.
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Yuki Ito
facts. documentation is key when dealing with these clowns 🤡
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Carmen Lopez
smh the government making it so hard for ppl who need help. why they gotta be like that
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AstroAdventurer
Fr fr 💯 its like they want us to fail
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Andre Dupont
It's not always intentional. The system is just outdated and underfunded. Still sucks tho.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
Quick tip: if you cant get through on the phone, try going to your local office in person. Sometimes face-to-face is faster.
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Jamal Wilson
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/pVSidIVLq0c
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Mei Lin
Sounds sketchy. Is it legit?
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Jamal Wilson
Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Liam Fitzgerald
Wait, we have to PAY to talk to someone about our benefits now? That's messed up.
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Jamal Wilson
I get it, but think about how much time and stress it saves. For me, it was worth it to get my issue resolved quickly.
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GalacticGuru
check ur mail carefully! sometimes they send important notices that look like junk mail 👀
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Mateo Hernandez
Omg you're right. I just found a letter I missed. Thanks for the tip!
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Amara Nnamani
Have you tried applying for emergency assistance while you sort this out? Some counties offer short-term help.
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Mateo Hernandez
I didn't know about that. How do I apply?
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Amara Nnamani
Google your county name + "emergency food assistance". Usually there's a hotline or website to apply. Good luck!
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Giovanni Mancini
pro tip: set reminders on ur phone for all ur benefit renewal dates. saved my butt more than once lol
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
This happened to me last year. Turns out I missed the annual recertification form. Check if that's what you missed too.
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Mateo Hernandez
That might be it! How long did it take you to get your benefits back?
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
It took about 3 weeks after I submitted the form. Hang in there!
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Dylan Cooper
ugh why is adulting so hard 😫 good luck OP
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