Illinois
Replacement of Stolen Benefits
Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.
Households have 12 months after the state has started their plan (July 3, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Submit regular claims within 30 calendar days of discovering theft. Submit claims by mail, online, phone, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 calendar days to validate the claim.
Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 calendar days after the claim approval date. You must replace your card.