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Will the balance of my SNAP benefits expire?
Q) Will the balance of my SNAP benefits expire?
A) After one year unused benefits will expire. – Any benefits that you have remaining in your SNAP account will remain on your EBT card for up to one year. If you do not use your EBT card at all for one year, the State will Permanently remove your SNAP benefits from your EBT account.
If you are suffering from a lack of adequate food and nutrition you are entitled to apply for food stamp or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Your age does not matter. If you’re under the age of 18 and living with your family, then your family has the right to apply for food stamps if the household income falls below the program poverty wage limit.
SNAP Benefits by Household Size
Household Size Maximum Monthly Benefit, FY 2019 Estimated Average Monthly Benefit, FY 2019
1 $192 $131
2 $353 $239
3 $505 $365
4 $642 $448
5 $762 $506