Do I have to use all my SNAP benefits up in the month that I receive them?

A) No, you do not have to use all of your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the month that you receive them. Your SNAP benefits will be loaded onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card each month, and any unused benefits will roll over to the next month.

For example, if you receive $100 in SNAP benefits for the month of March, and you only use $80, the remaining $20 will carry over to April, and you will receive your normal benefit amount for April plus the $20 rollover amount.

It’s important to note that your SNAP benefits will expire at the end of the month after the month they were issued, so it’s important to use them before they expire. You can check your EBT card balance and transaction history to keep track of your benefit usage and ensure that you use them before they expire.

Also, keep in mind that if you do not use your SNAP benefits for a certain period of time, your benefits may be subject to a monthly fee, depending on the policies of your state’s SNAP program. Be sure to check with your local SNAP office or visit their website to learn more about the specific rules and regulations for SNAP benefits in your state.

You do not have to use all of your SNAP benefits in the month that you receive them. Any SNAP benefits in your SNAP EBT account at the end of the month WILL be carried over into next month. However, if you do not use your EBT card at all for 1 year, then the remaining balance will be permanently removed from your SNAP EBT account.