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Hey OP, what county are you in? Some counties are worse than others with this stuff. Might help to know for giving more specific advice.
I'm in Los Angeles County. Does that change anything?
Oof, LA is tough. Big population, overworked staff. Definitely try the in-person route if you can. The Glendale office tends to be less crowded if that's not too far for you.
Anyone else notice how the EBT system always seems to have issues right when you need it most? š It's like they time it or smthn
Hey OP, here's a detailed breakdown of what you need to do for recertification: 1. Gather all required documents: - Pay stubs (last 30 days) - Bank statements (last 3 months) - Rent/mortgage proof - Utility bills - Any changes in household composition 2. Fill out the recertification form completely. Double-check everything! 3. Submit everything before the deadline. Early is better. 4. Keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit. 5. Follow up within a week to make sure they received your docs. 6. If you don't hear back within 30 days, start calling or try to visit in person. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is super helpful. Quick question - do you know if they accept digital copies of documents?
Anyone else feel like theyre playing calvinball with these rules? Swear they change em every other week š¤”
LOL calvinball is the perfect description 𤣠DPSS be making up new rules as they go
Okay, let me break down what I've learned about the recertification process after dealing with this for months: ⢠Always keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit. They have a habit of "losing" documents. ⢠If possible, submit your recertification online AND by mail. Belt and suspenders approach. ⢠Call first thing in the morning, like 7:59 AM. Be ready to hit redial. ⢠If you get a helpful agent, write down their name and ID number. ⢠Check your case status online regularly. Sometimes they update it without notifying you. ⢠If you're really stuck, reach out to your local assemblymember's office. They can sometimes expedite things. ⢠Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence pays off. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this together!
The assemblymember tip is clutch. They helped me resolve an issue that had been dragging on for months.
Anyone else feel like they need a degree in bureaucracy just to navigate this system? šš¤
Lol for real. I'm thinking of adding "Professional Hold Music Listener" to my resume at this point.
Mei Chen
This happened to my cousin last month. She ended up having to reapply completely. It sucks, but sometimes starting over is faster than trying to fix the old application. Might be worth considering if nothing else works.
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Ravi Gupta
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The key is persistence and documentation. Here's what finally worked for me: I filed a complaint with the LA County Board of Supervisors through their online portal. Within 48 hours, someone from DPSS called me directly and fast-tracked my case. Also, make sure to request expedited processing since you're already experiencing a gap in benefits - they're supposed to prioritize cases where people have been wrongfully cut off. Keep copies of EVERYTHING and don't be afraid to escalate. You got this! šŖ
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CosmicCrusader
ā¢This is super helpful! I had no idea about the LA County Board of Supervisors complaint option - that sounds way more effective than sitting on hold for hours. Do you remember which specific category you filed under on their portal? And thanks for the tip about requesting expedited processing, I didn't know that was even a thing!
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