# California — Stolen EBT/SNAP benefit replacement policy by US state

For California, benefit type is both; replacement available? is If someone uses your card and personal identification number (PIN) to get benefits, these benefits might not be replaceable; other protections stated is As of April 29, 2025, all 4.4 million EBT clients have been issued a replacement chip and tap enabled EBT card, either via mail or in person at their local county office, recorded from its source on 2026-08-18.

- **State / program:** California _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Benefit type:** both _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Replacement available?:** If someone uses your card and personal identification number (PIN) to get benefits, these benefits might not be replaceable _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Other protections stated:** As of April 29, 2025, all 4.4 million EBT clients have been issued a replacement chip and tap enabled EBT card, either via mail or in person at their local county office

## What the source says

> Once reported, your EBT card is disabled and you are told how to get a new card. Call customer service as soon as possible! If someone uses your card and personal identification number (PIN) to get benefits, these benefits might not be replaceable.

## Source

- https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/ebt/theft

Last verified: 2026-08-18. Review by: 2026-12-16.
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