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zanana1

(6,530 posts) Tue Sep 9, 2025, 01:31 PM Sep 2025

My EBT card was just declined.

When I called the EBT number, I was told I had no balance. WTH? I know I haven't used it this month (It's valid on the 5th of each month). I'm shocked.

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My EBT card was just declined. (Original Post) zanana1 Sep 2025 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author dweller Sep 2025 #1

Do you have a Dem rep at any level? TommyT139 Sep 2025 #2

Can they tell you when it was last used? nuxvomica Sep 2025 #3

I sure hope it gets straightened out. LoisB Sep 2025 #4

Good luck! electric_blue68 Sep 2025 #5

Call your state's department of health and human services synni Sep 2025 #6

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TommyT139

(2,431 posts)

2. Do you have a Dem rep at any level?

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Tue Sep 9, 2025, 01:52 PM

Sep 2025

Call and ask their office what resources can help you untangle this.

nuxvomica

(14,212 posts)

3. Can they tell you when it was last used?

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Tue Sep 9, 2025, 01:53 PM

Sep 2025

I'm not familiar with how any of this works but with any electronic financial stuff I wouldn't rule out identity theft.

LoisB

(13,487 posts)

4. I sure hope it gets straightened out.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025, 02:11 PM

Sep 2025

electric_blue68

(27,326 posts)

5. Good luck!

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Tue Sep 9, 2025, 02:26 PM

Sep 2025

synni

(785 posts)

6. Call your state's department of health and human services

Reply to zanana1 (Original post)

Tue Sep 9, 2025, 02:36 PM

Sep 2025

Calling the number on the card is useless in most cases. It's just an automated system. You'll need to contact a caseworker, to find out what the problem is. Good luck!

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