Indiana

Replacement of Stolen Benefits

Contact your state agency to report stolen SNAP benefits.

Households have 30 calendar days after the state has started their plan (Sept. 27, 2023) to submit a retroactive claim. Report theft within 10 calendar days of discovering and submit a claim form within 10 more calendar days. Report theft by mail, phone, fax, email, or in-person at local offices. Submit claims by mail, fax, email, or in-person at local offices. The state has 10 business days after report of loss, or 2 business days after claim submission (whichever is later) to validate the claim.

Benefit Availability: Benefits for approved claims are issued within 10 business days of report of loss or 10 business days after claim submission (whichever is later). You must replace your card.