seems i was given a bit of misinformation when told about the food stamps program in indiana, so here's a bit of a clarification for those that may be interested...
from the Hoosier Works Card FAQ:
not everybody gets their food stamp benefits on the first of the month - just so happens that i do cuz my last name starts with a B:
Food Stamp benefits will be available on one of the first five days of the month, according to the first letter of your last name:
A - B 1st
C - D 2nd
E - G 3rd
H - I 4th
J - L 5th
M - N 6th
O - R 7th
S 8th
T - V 9th
W - Z 10th
All benefits will be available at 8:00 a.m. Central Time on the benefit date.
waitaminute - it says they're available in the 1st 5 days of the month, but then lists 10 days? not a clue what that means, but that's what i copy/pasted from the link - i just hope your last name starts with a letter between A and L, cuz if you're an M through Z, i dunno what to tell ya...
and apparently the balance can roll over, tho i was told it would not and to spend the amount i had before the end of the month:
Q: What if I only receive a small amount of food stamp benefits; can I let the amount increase over a few months before I use them?
A: Yes. You may let them accumulate. Food stamp benefits will be available for 365 days from issuance
To check the balance on your card 24/7, call toll free at 1-877-768-5098
i think those are the major questions people have once they get the card...there's my public service announcement for today. *8-)
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