REPLACING SNAP STOLEN/LOST BEFORE RECEIPT
ISSUE DATE: 03/2026
MFIP:
For replacing the food portion of MFIP, follow the SNAP provisions.
MSA, GA, HSP:
No provisions.
SNAP:
For information on overall provisions for replacing benefits, see 0024.06 (Provisions for Replacing Benefits).
Limit replacement of SNAP cash-out warrants lost in the mail to twice in a 6-month period.
Units must report that they did not get their benefits by the last day of the PERIOD OF INTENDED USE, which is the later of:
● | The last day of the issuance month. |
OR | |
● | The last day of the month after the issuance month if the original benefit was issued on or after the 20th of the month. |
OR | |
● | The last day of the month for which the benefit was issued. |
In addition, units must complete and sign a Nonreceipt/ Replacement Request (DHS-1609) (PDF) within 10 days of the date they report they did not receive their benefits. If the 10th day falls on a weekend or holiday, give units until the next working day to return the form.
Issue replacements within 10 calendar days after the unit reports benefits as stolen, or within 2 working days after the county agency receives the completed DHS-1609, whichever is later.
Replacing lost or stolen benefits affects the unit's benefit delivery method. See 0024.04.03 (Benefit Delivery Methods).![]()
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PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 01/2024 | updating DHS-1609 form name from Non-Receipt/Replacement Affidavit to Nonreceipt/Replacement Request. |
| 04/2015 | Removed WB. This program was suspended 12/1/14. |
| 06/2013 | changes section title. No policy was changed. |
| 10/2012 | 1) Select "Update" from the "Actions" drop-down selector in the upper-left corner of the Content Info screen |
| 11/2011 | 2) Enter "1" in the "IndexNumber" metadata field |
| 05/2011 | 3) Enter any notes on the revision in the "Abstract" field |
| 05/2010 | 4) Click the "Submit Update" button at the bottom of the Info Update Form. This revision will now appear in the previous revisions list at the bottom of the page. |
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