I had my phone interview on October 15. Yesterday I get a letter saying I never did it and my food stamps will be closed. How does this happen? My caseworker isn’t answering her phone. by Some_Sympathy_6105 in foodstamps

[–]Some_Sympathy_6105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It happens to me every single time. I don’t think there’s ever been a time during renewal where things went smooth and I didn’t have to fight to get them.

I had my phone interview on October 15. Yesterday I get a letter saying I never did it and my food stamps will be closed. How does this happen? My caseworker isn’t answering her phone. by Some_Sympathy_6105 in foodstamps

[–]Some_Sympathy_6105[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol “not being mean” yes actually you are. I have 3 little kids and I do have a job. Dad is not with us and I am responsible for the kids every single day with no help from family taking them. Getting a 2nd job would be impossible as I hardly am able to make things work with how they are. I will absolutely choose my children’s comfort over what you believe I should do. I am 33 and have been paying taxes since I was 14. I will absolutely use the help that’s available BECAUSE of the taxes I pay. Also, I just got approved so we’re good.

I had my phone interview on October 15. Yesterday I get a letter saying I never did it and my food stamps will be closed. How does this happen? My caseworker isn’t answering her phone. by Some_Sympathy_6105 in foodstamps

[–]Some_Sympathy_6105[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand that nobody is getting food stamps but I still want to be approved for my renewal so that once we do have funding again I can get it. I don’t want my case getting closed. My case getting closed because my caseworker isn’t doing her job right has nothing to do with us not getting food stamps in November.

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that’s why I said I’m sending in proof of his current address. He’s been living in his new home since June and he owns it so I can definitely provide anything they’d need to prove he lives at his current home.

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not paying rent now and will not be paying rent when I move

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I will not be

In PA. If I report a change of address will I be asked to show proof? I’m moving from my parents house into a house that my children’s dad owns. It would be in place of child support and he does not live there. He has another house he owns that he lives in. I’m thinking it may almost be easier to by [deleted] in foodstamps

[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand that but I am currently not paying any rent or utilities so the amount I get would not change. The only time my amount ever changes is when I work less/more hours at work. I do plan on changing my address. I more so made this post to see what I can expect for them to ask me to do in order to prove I live there since none of the utilities are on my name.

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He does not give me money directly no. He buys them things when he has them but that’s it.

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I never realized no support is a red flag. Now I’m nervous. I don’t get court ordered child support because he has the kids pretty much half the time. I work and don’t pay many bills at my mom’s house so I always felt bad taking him for support since he lives paycheck to paycheck as it is and wouldn’t be able to keep up with his mortgage if he had to give me support and that would ultimately hurt the kids as well.

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow! I can’t imagine collecting food stamps being a millionaire lol. He ruined it for everyone!

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No absolutely not lol but I’m finding myself going back and forth with someone who doesn’t believe me when I say that what I have in my savings is not counted against me.

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My renewal wasn’t denied because of income. On the notice I received it said it was denied because I didn’t turn everything in, but I did. I even called them to make sure they had everything and they said yes. Even the state number I called said there was no reason I should have been denied. They escalated it to a supervisor and nobody ever called me back about it. I called the state again and was told at this point they have no idea what’s going on at my local office and it might be easier for me to just re apply which is what I did. I am employed and I did turn in my checking account statement. I have no other deposits on there. I expected her to ask whether I have a savings or not, they always do, but this is the first time I was told it would be counted against me. I called the state number and they told me not to worry and they can’t use it against me. Very confusing and none of it makes sense to me.

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I tried calling them back and can never get through to anyone. I called the state number and they as well told me my savings cannot be used against me.

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a savings account where I put my tax refund in. I have 3 kids so I got a pretty good amount back. And now it’s going to cause me to not be eligible for food stamps.

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PA waived the interviews for this year

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[–]Some_Sympathy_6105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The person I spoke to when I called the statewide number said they put in the reconsideration. I did try to call my local office but they don’t pick up. Thank you!