SNAP (Food Stamp) Benefit Claims
The replacement of SNAP benefits that were stolen electronically is limited to theft or fraud that happened on or after October 1, 2022.
You have until October 31, 2023, to submit a claim for the replacement of your SNAP benefits that were stolen between October 1, 2022 and August 21, 2023.
If your SNAP benefits were stolen on or after August 22, 2023, you must submit a claim within 30 days of discovering that your cash benefits were stolen.
You may only receive up to two replacement SNAP benefits during a federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30).
Cash Assistance Benefit Claims
The replacement of Cash Assistance benefits that were stolen electronically is limited to theft or fraud that happened on or after January 1, 2022.
You have until October 31, 2023, to submit a claim for the replacement of your cash benefits that were stolen between January 1, 2022 and August 21, 2023.
If your cash benefits were stolen on or after August 22, 2023, you must submit a claim within 30 days of discovering that your cash benefits were stolen.
You may only receive up to two replacement cash benefits during a federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30).
After September 30, 2024, you may only receive one instance of replacement of cash benefits during a federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30).