r/foodstamps

Hello -

I received food stamps/ebt help when I was laid off. My benefits were scheduled to expire in April, but I got a job and my first paycheck in February. What do I do with the balance remaining?

I called and the representative told me they could not advise me and rerouted me to a different number. They never answered so I got called them 3 times and no luck.

If I use the balance, I have a feeling they will ask for a refund in a few months (it’s like $200). If I don’t use it, does it just stay in the card?? Suggestions?

Snap sectioned showed a $ amount, and it showed pending. A few days later, it showed processing and no $ amount. The program history, and income threshold amount is blank now too. The requested documents were due 4/6 and I unloaded 3 days ago. Is this normal?

I’m a student, working 22 hours a week, making about $1,200 a month. I recently finished my hours granted to me by the college I work out. I don’t qualify for financial aid due to independent status under the age of 24. My benefits decreased dramatically. I depend on these benefits SO MUCH, especially being a commuter student. Any ideas why? My social worker knows my situation and I provided her all the information. She even said I would get more benefits for the week I didn’t work because of Spring Break.

From California*

so, did my recert march 9th since the letter stated to do it before the 15th.

we have heard nothing . call, "we are backed up"... we dont have insurance, food stamps. anything. I dont understand the issue and calling gets us no answers.

does anyone have advice?

Greetings from New York!!!

My CA/SNAP recert deadline was February 28.

Completed the recert form/interview on 2/10

Submitted all required docs on 2/12 (docs marked RECEIVED on AccessHRA)

Doc submission deadline 3/3

Checked HRA website regularly

“No docs required” message on 4/3

ALL docs required as of 4/6

So I’m assuming that the documents were viewed by a worker and then deemed insufficient, requiring resubmission.

*****Received both CA/SNAP in MARCH

CA for APRIL already disbursed and will be available next week.

So the question is : Why didn’t SNAP payout for April? Is it due to the resubmission issue? Or ABAWD?

I’m still coded as NON-ABAWD in accessHRA even though I currently meet criteria to be considered ABAWD. Thoughts? Thanks in advance

I live in CA and I heated the only place to use ebt Cash online was Walmart , but when I try using it , it won't let me . It says it coveres it but then when I type in my PIN it says something is wrong and I should try another payment , even tho I have more than enough in ebt cash , help pls on how to solve it

It was difficult before with many "all lines are busy, call later" attempts. But since last Friday my correct ssn and birthday get denied so I can't talk with anyone. Please let me know if you tried to called them recently and if you were successful or not.

The form states I’m automatically exempt if I receive EAEDC since I’m disabled. Do I still have to fill out the form and submit it? I don’t mind since I can upload it online and it’s relatively easy. Just not sure if it’s necessary or not. I just want to make sure I get my food stamps on time next month with no hassle, as next month would be considered cut off for me.

[Lime Access](https://www.li.me/why/community/lime-access) is a program for discounted rides for eligible people such as SNAP and Medicaid recipients. (The application)[https://services.sheerid.com/verify/\[6390e2e26b60617208902b2f/?layout=landing&utm\_source=lime\_website\] is different for people (specifically in the Washington D.C. Metro area)[https://services.sheerid.com/verify/6914bb0dbc6c252e88b271d3/\].

I used to have this in Baltimore with Spin and Lime, but am having a hard time understanding the program details in DC. I was recently told by customer support that I needed to purchase a $15 monthly pass to get unlimited 30 minute rides with no activation fees, but can’t find the pass to purchase. It also seemed odd to me.

I was expecting something like:

- No activation fees

- 10 rides a month with 30 minutes free

- Discounted rate after that

Spin in Baltimore was 2 rides like that a day. Like Access was different in Baltimore and I got a different answer in the past as well, so I was hoping someone could clarify this for me. ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude have been unable to help me find a solid answer as well.

I applied for medical and nutrition assistance last week. I was instantly approved for medical. but I know I now need to do my phone interview for nutrition assistance. however the issue is, everytime I call the interview line it gives a recording that the phone lines are too busy and cant get through. my friend has also been dealing with this for 2 months. we aren't allowed to do an interview in person. what am I supposed to do?!

I did my snap recertification in February

I uploaded all documents that were asked for via the HRA app and it says received

I still haven’t heard anything back didn’t get an approval or denial letter

Not able to access a representative via phone

Has this happened to any one else?

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Located in NYC

My payment coming up this month has already been approved so it isnt at risk if I don't complete this in the next few days. Next month I will most likely no longer be eligble for food stamps so I am most likely going to lose them next month anyway SAR 7 or not. So should I bother with it or no?

so basically me and my partner have a joint EBT account for the last few years and this month we didn’t get benefits. with all the stuff going on we assumed somehow we didn’t qualify anymore but i don’t feel like that’s true

here’s the timeline

- approached time to resubmit paystubs

- only asked for my partners paystubs and not mine

- we get an account aged status after using all of our ebt like we do every month

- no benefits for april

any ideas? do we need to just call?

Anyone an expert on child care providers receiving foodstamps in WA state?

I'm a grandmother and get paid to watch my grandchildren. I get paid for one, from WA state DCYF. The other I get a flat biweekly rate. I watch all the children in my home.

Last year when I did my review they argued if part of it was self employment or not. They decided only half of my income was considered self employment, which would receive the 50% deduction. They lowered my FS $100. When I did my review the representative said thats incorrect and I should receive the full balance and to push back if they tried to do that to me again. She increased my benefits.

I just did my review and the same thing happened. I make 1500 a month and my rent is 1,300 and now will receive $170 a month instead of $298. I'm really confused because even with the 50% deduction applying to half of my income, shouldn't I receive the full amount? My letters always say if I make more than 1600 a month to report it. This is less.

I've been trying to help my children with daycare being so expensive. Sacrificing my own financial freedom. It's for a good cause and I get time with my grandkids but gesh.

If they're processing my benefits incorrectly any tips on how to advocate for myself when I call?

I totally didn’t realize my SAR 7 was due in march (i had a lot going on, didn’t stay on top of opening my mail… I realize that’s my fault). So, my benefits were discontinued the first of this month (April). I saw that I could still complete the SAR 7 online so I filled that out today (April 7th), I’ve seen some information saying that by submitting before the end of this month, my benefits could be restored. I was wondering if this is correct or if my case will continue to be discontinued since the SAR 7 was turned in late? pls lmk

I was receiving SSDI and SSI for many years and was on SunCap (in FL) for SNAP benefits. On January, I was told because I worked for less than 2 months in 2021, I no longer qualify for SSI, only SSDI. I receive 1046/mo in SSDI. My rent is 204 (I have section 8). My SNAP is no longer through SunCap and has dropped from 292 to 46/mo. Is this normal? I don't know how I'm going to afford to eat!

Are low-income working parents/caretakers not eligible for Medicaid in Florida?

The Medicaid sub keeps insisting people must make a few hundred dollars to qualify. I was banned from the sub today for letting another guy know he should qualify, because he’s on food stamps.

I’ve been eligible for Medicaid for two years. I was making $25 an hour at one point. Am I doing something wrong here? I’ve met other working people on Medicaid…