By Arlenys Tabare
11 Feb 2024, 2:57 PM EST
The deadline to submit applications for certification in the CalFresh food benefit program in California must be made by the 15th of the month. This monthly economic relief is an extension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which is aimed at low-income families in order to generate food security.
During the recertification process, applicants must complete an interview that can be carried out by telephone or directly at the entity’s offices, where they will be asked personal questions such as: income levels, number of members in the household, circumstantial changes in the family nucleus. and disabled status if warranted.
What happens if you don’t apply by the deadline?
As mentioned, the recertification application must be submitted before the 15th of the month, for example; If your CalFresh benefit certification ends this year on February 15, The application must be completed and submitted by that day.
Once the application is approved, the family or beneficiary will continue to receive the monthly payments. through a reload on your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card with the same Personal Identification Number (PIN).
With the EBT card, recipients can purchase basic foods, non-alcoholic beverages and seeds monthly in authorized retail stores, agricultural markets, supermarkets, among others.
If you lose this card, you must immediately notify the program contact number or go to the office for the respective report.
How much is the CalFresh benefit payment?
The amounts are assigned depending on the number of members in the household. In California, average payments for an individual reach $196 per month. However, larger families receive from $1,155 to $1,751.
Certification in most homes lasts 12 months; however, Depending on the conditions, it can be extended up to 36 months or the equivalent of 3 years. This is taken into account if there are elderly or disabled members in the benefited household.
Finally, Payments are sent the first 10 days of each month and the exact day each recipient receives their benefit is determined by the last digit of the case number.
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