Judge rules and a partial EBT benefit is to be issued

Team Kentucky filed a lawsuit that secured a ruling requiring the federal government to fund November SNAP benefits. However, the federal government has chosen to provide a reduced amount.

Because the federal government is providing less SNAP funding, people will see a smaller amount on their EBT cards this month. SNAP benefits are based on your income and are figured using a new lower limit set by the federal government. This means the change is not the same for everyone and benefits will vary by household.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is working to load November available benefits to EBT cards. Individuals should begin seeing the reduced benefits added to their EBT card beginning November 6 or on your regularly scheduled day of issuance.  

What you need to know:

• There may be a delay in getting your November benefits on your card.
• The amount of your November benefit will be less than usual.
• Check your balance on your EBT card before heading to the store.
• You can keep using any benefits already on your EBT card.
• This issue does not affect your eligibility for SNAP.

DCBS offices are open and still taking and processing applications.

To ensure Kentuckians have access to food over the next few days, Gov. Beshear signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and directed an initial $5 million from the budget reserve trust fund to Feeding Kentucky food banks.​

You can find food assistance and other resources at kynect.ky.gov/resources​.

For the latest updates, visit chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs, check your kynect.ky.gov account, or watch for official DCBS texts or emails.

If you wish to request a fair hearing regarding your SNAP case, please email Hearings.BranchFC@ky.gov.