SNAP Benefits 2022: Here's What You Need To Do If You Lose Your EBT Card

SNAP Benefits 2022 from the federal government has yet to be announced. However, some states have taken the matter into their own hands to address the need of their respective residents.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized some states to hand out emergency allotments under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act through the end of May 2022.

Go Banking Rates noted that these states are the District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.

The emergency allotments will be transferred to Electronic Benefit Transfer cards or EBT cards, which can be used in all 50 U.S. states.

However, recipients should be careful with their EBT cards as someone else may be able to spend their benefits if their EBT card is lost or stolen.

EBT Card Protection

Recipients can protect their EBT cards with a PIN code that should be known only to them, according to another Go Banking Rates report.

Having access to the PIN code can unlock all the benefits of the card. If you think someone has access to your PIN or handed that information out to a third party, recipients should call their state's EBT customer service line and ask for a change of PIN code.

Meanwhile, SNAP benefits are subject to lose if your EBT card is lost or stolen. However, there are certain ways to address the issue such as calling customer service right away at 877-328-9677.

California Department of Social Services noted that recipients can also wait through two card number prompts without entering their EBT card number.

Once reported, instruction will be given on how to get a new card while also disabling your lost EBT card.

If your EBT card is damaged and does not work at retail or ATM locations, you should request a replacement EBT card as soon as possible.

However, EBT cards may not be replaced if an unauthorized person with your PIN number takes your benefits.

SNAP Benefits Update 2022

MARCA reported that recipients can find out the schedule for food stamp payments through Google search or getting in touch with their local SNAP office.

SNAP benefits have also increased under U.S. President Joe Biden's administration with the rise in inflation and the cost-of-living adjustment increase.

In California, the food stamp payment schedule typically arrives between the 1st and 10th of the month. The same goes for the state of Colorado.

Meanwhile, Florida issues their food stamp payment between the 1st and 28th of the month, while Hawaii releases its respective SNAP benefits to its residents on the 3rd and 5th of the month.

New Mexico sends out its SNAP benefits between the 1st and 20th of the month, while Ohio's state government hands out the benefits between the 2nd and 20th of the month.

Oregon residents typically receive their SNAP benefits between the 1st and 9th of the month, while Texas residents can expect their SNAP benefits between the 1st and 15th of the month.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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