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Post by 010110binary on Sept 7, 2014 12:43:23 GMT -5
Has anyone ever PERSONALLY used their ebt card out-of-state like on a trip or day-travel and it raise any red flags or problems from the local social service agents? Do they ever audit your purchases? My issue is that if I were to go on a day trip or over night travel to the bordering state, can they use the fact that I "traveled" as reasons to audit my purchases and SNAP case? I don't want to mess up my benefits by using them in another state, but I have a chance to tag a long on a road trip, basically free of charge and all I have to worry about is clean clothing and food..
Who has used their SNAP in other states with no problems? The last thing I want is the Social services saying I lose benefits because I traveled while being unemployed and claiming no income. any help is appreciated. If I do go on this trip, it wont be for a week, so I have up until then to get a good understanding of if its okay. And please don't tell me to ask the social workers if its okay because I don't want to raise suspicion that I am traveling while being unemployed and they dig deeper into my case. idk, does it automatically trigger some sort of extra surveillance when I buy food on a out of state trip? 
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Post by shamroxs on Sept 7, 2014 15:35:47 GMT -5
you should be good to go about your ways and shop where ever you like. but I will admit I have never tried to use my card anywhere except where I live so honestly now idk, lol... did you google your own question?
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Post by comediclove on Sept 9, 2014 8:59:09 GMT -5
yup you can use your food benefits to shop in a completely different state. I think some states may require you to provide proof you are still living within the state that originally issued you benefits, such as a DL or rent slip, just to make sure there isn't an error anywhere in your file/case.
I have used my Florida food stamps card when out of town in neighboring states and never had any problems so the OP should be in the clear.
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Post by Admin on Sept 10, 2014 10:30:41 GMT -5
Has anyone ever PERSONALLY used their ebt card out-of-state like on a trip or day-travel and it raise any red flags or problems from the local social service agents? Do they ever audit your purchases? My issue is that if I were to go on a day trip or over night travel to the bordering state, can they use the fact that I "traveled" as reasons to audit my purchases and SNAP case? I don't want to mess up my benefits by using them in another state, but I have a chance to tag a long on a road trip, basically free of charge and all I have to worry about is clean clothing and food..
Who has used their SNAP in other states with no problems? The last thing I want is the Social services saying I lose benefits because I traveled while being unemployed and claiming no income. any help is appreciated. If I do go on this trip, it wont be for a week, so I have up until then to get a good understanding of if its okay. And please don't tell me to ask the social workers if its okay because I don't want to raise suspicion that I am traveling while being unemployed and they dig deeper into my case. idk, does it automatically trigger some sort of extra surveillance when I buy food on a out of state trip?
-j.w. j.w., To answer your question, I can 100% assure you that: Yes, your food stamps can be legally used, without issue, out of the state the benefits were issued. To clarify the issue with legal-government statements, you can find the answer on this page of the USDA's website: www.fns.usda.gov/snap/facts-about-snap |
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Post by watersa20 on Sept 12, 2014 9:43:36 GMT -5
ive never had anybody from snap or the county services say anything to me the random times I used my ebt card out of state while on trips. in fact I never thought deeply about the issue and never thought that it could be a problem until this post. im very glad this never bit me in the butt  |
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