California
Replacement of Stolen Benefits
Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.
Households have 90 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Dec. 1, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 90 days of date of theft. Submit claims by mail or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 business days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 business days after claim approval. You must replace your card.