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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Replacement of Stolen Benefits

Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.

Households have 12 months after the state has started their plan (July 3, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit claims by mail, online, phone, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 calendar days to validate the claim.

Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 calendar days after the claim approval date. You must replace your card.

Page updated: March 14, 2024