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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Formerly Known as Food Stamps

SNAP serves as the first line of defense against hunger.

Contact Information

Phone: (405) 522-5050

SNAP and FDPIR State or local agencies, and their sub-recipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination statement.  
 

SNAP helps low-income families buy nutritious food with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. SNAP recipients spend their benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores and farmers' markets.

To be eligible for SNAP, you must meet the following basic requirements:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal alien
  • Meet work requirements (unemployed adults, ages 18 TO 53)
  • Meet income standard(s) shown on Appendix C-3
  • Provide Social Security Numbers for all members included in the food benefit household.

The easiest way to apply is to apply online at www.OKDHSLIVE.ORG. You may also submit a completed form 08MP001E (Request for Benefits) to your Local Human Services Center. You can get a copy of the form at your local office if you cannot access it online.

Here are more SNAP-related resources:

OK SNAP Works

If you get SNAP benefits, you may be eligible to learn new skills or get training at no cost to you! 
Click here to learn more about available employment and training services.

Changes to SNAP policies regarding able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) 

On June 3, 2023, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) was signed into law. This new law creates some changes within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) policy.

Read more...

Help Us Get Your Benefits Right

Is the information on your SNAP case up to date?

You must report certain changes to OKDHS. Below, you will find what to report and when. You will also see what happens if you break SNAP rules.

Reporting Changes is a SNAP!

  • Have you changed jobs or hours?
  • Has your monthly cost of housing changed?
  • Has anyone moved in or out of your home?
  • Have you moved recently?

Click here to update your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Apply for available benefits anytime
  • Get benefits starting from your application date if you qualify
  • Get help from OKDHS with your application or verification documents
  • Know why your application is delayed
  • Keep your personal information private
  • Be treated fairly, no matter your race, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political beliefs, or national origin
  • Request a hearing if you disagree with a decision
  • Choose someone to represent you at a hearing

Your Responsibilities

You must:

  • Let OKDHS share your information with other agencies or private organizations to help you
  • Let OKDHS check the information you provide
  • Give documents that prove you are eligible
  • Report changes to OKDHS (see reporting requirements above)
  • Cooperate with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and SNAP Quality Control team when asked

You may lose benefits or face legal charges if you:

  • Lie or give misleading information
  • Hide facts or misrepresent your situation
  • Use SNAP benefits to buy alcohol or tobacco
  • Break SNAP rules or state laws about benefit use or trafficking

How Long You Lose Benefits

What You Did

Penalty

General SNAP violations

1 year (1st time), 2 years (2nd time), permanent (3rd time)

Traded benefits for drugs

2 years (1st time), permanent (2nd time)

Traded benefits for guns, explosives, or trafficking over $500

Permanent (1st time)

Used a false identity or address to get multiple SNAP benefits

10-year disqualification

You may also face fines up to $250,000, prison time up to 20 years, and prosecution under federal law.

Be honest. False information can get your benefits denied and may lead to criminal charges.

We check your information. We use Social Security Numbers (SSNs) to verify income with agencies like the Social Security Administration, IRS, and Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. This helps us determine if you qualify.

Citizenship and immigration status. You are certifying that everyone you apply for is a US citizen or has lawful immigration status. You must tell us the immigration status of anyone applying, even if they are not lawfully present and only applying for emergency medical services. Lying about citizenship or immigration status can lead to federal complaints and criminal charges.

Information is verified. Federal, state, and local officials check what you report. This may affect your eligibility and benefit amount.

You must repay overpayments. If you receive too much in benefits, you are responsible for paying it back.

Work registration. Everyone in your household between ages 16 and 59 must register for work unless they qualify for an exemption. If someone refuses to register when required, they will not be included in your SNAP benefit.

Work requirements. If you don't meet work-related requirements, you may lose eligibility for a set amount of time based on how many times you don't comply.

You may be eligibleto claim certain expenses that can increase your SNAP benefits. These include medical expenses for elderly and disabled household members, and legally-binding child support.

Certain expenses can increase your benefits. You may qualify for deductions that increase your SNAP amount. These include:

  • Medical expenses for elderly or disabled household members
  • Court-ordered child support payments being paid
  • Shelter and utility costs
  • Dependent care expenses

To get these expenses, you must report the expense and verify it. If you don't report or verify it, we can't include it in your benefit calculation.

Protect your SNAP benefits from hackers and scammers!

Your benefit card needs to be protected just like a debit card or credit card. 

Click here to learn more!