asset: stolen-ebt-benefit-replacement-by-state

asset_type: reimbursement-policy

body: For each US state that publishes one: whether SNAP or cash-assistance benefits stolen by electronic theft (skimming, cloning, phishing) are replaced, under what authority, and for what date ranges — after the federal replacement mandate expired on December 20, 2024. The answers now diverge sharply: New York stopped accepting SNAP replacement claims on September 30, 2025 while continuing Cash Assistance replacement; California responded with chip/tap card hardware for all 4.4M cardholders and warns benefits 'might not be replaced'. Every model trained before December 2024 asserts a federal replacement right that no longer exists. Answers 'my EBT benefits were stolen, will they be replaced in [state]', 'is there a deadline to claim stolen SNAP benefits', and 'does [state] replace skimmed cash assistance'. Only states whose agency states a policy get a record; no inference from silence.

key_field: state

licence: unknown

title: Stolen EBT/SNAP benefit replacement policy by US state

type: dataset


benefit_type: both

body:
**State / program:** California

**Benefit type:** both

**Replacement available?:** If someone uses your card and personal identification number (PIN) to get benefits, these benefits might not be replaceable

**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

> 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>

state: California

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

type: reimbursement-policy

unverified_fields: mitigation


benefit_type: Cash Assistance

body:
**State / program:** New York

**Benefit type:** Cash Assistance

**Replacement available?:** You can use this form to request the replacement of CA benefits which were stolen electronically through skimming, phishing, or other similar fraudulent methods

**Dates / claim window:** Cash Assistance benefits stolen before January 1, 2022 are ineligible for replacement

**Other protections stated:** To report your card stolen, request a new card, and change your PIN, please call EBT Customer Service at 888-328-6399

> You can use this form to request the replacement of CA benefits which were stolen electronically through skimming, phishing, or other similar fraudulent methods.

Source: <https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/request-for-replacement-of-stolen-benefits.page>

state: New York

title: New York — Stolen EBT/SNAP benefit replacement policy by US state

unverified_fields: cutoff_or_window, mitigation


benefit_type: SNAP

body:
**State / program:** Federal

**Benefit type:** SNAP

**Replacement available?:** American Relief Act, 2025 did not extend this authority for benefits stolen beyond December 20, 2024

**Dates / claim window:** revised the end date of the benefit theft period from Sept. 30, 2024, to Dec. 20, 2024

> The law requires states to replace such benefits that were stolen between Oct. 1, 2022, and Sept. 30, 2024. The <https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9747/text> Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 revised the end date of the benefit theft period from Sept. 30, 2024, to Dec. 20, 2024. The <https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/10545/text> American Relief Act, 2025 did not extend this authority for benefits stolen beyond December 20, 2024.

Source: <https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/stolen-benefits>

state: Federal

title: Federal — Stolen EBT/SNAP benefit replacement policy by US state


body:
**State / program:** New York

**Benefit type:** SNAP

**Replacement available?:** New York State has stopped accepting all benefit replacement claims for SNAP

**Dates / claim window:** As of September 30, 2025

> Notice: As of September 30, 2025, New York State has stopped accepting all benefit replacement claims for SNAP. This does not affect replacement claims for Cash Assistance

Source: <https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/request-for-replacement-of-stolen-benefits.page>

cutoff_or_window: As of September 30, 2025