Benefit Claims for Cash and SNAP EBT Skimming Victims Available

BoroPark24 Staff

Beginning Monday, August 21, NYC households will be able to submit claims to the NYC Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration to request the replacement of SNAP and/or Cash Assistance benefits stolen electronically.

This new allowance comes as a result of the Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which permits the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use SNAP funds to issue replacement benefits to households who had a scam-related electronic benefit theft of SNAP benefits on or after October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024. 

The NYS Legislature also enacted a law that permits the issuance of replacement benefits for households who had a scam-related electronic benefit theft of Cash Assistance benefits on or after January 1, 2022.

Households are not required to have an active SNAP or Cash Assistance case to submit a claim for replacement benefits. 

The fastest and easiest way to submit a claim for replacement SNAP and/or CA benefits would be by submitting a claim online here or use the same link to print a paper claim form.

Households can also obtain a paper claim form by calling DSS One Number (718-557-1399) and requesting a form to be mailed to them. Paper claim forms are also available in the local BAC or SNAP Center. 

In-Person paper claim forms can also be submitted at PC Banks in any Benefits Access, SNAP, or HASA Center. To find a center near you, visit here. 

Submitted claims will take up to 30 calendar days to receive a decision notice in the mail.