Millions of Americans are receiving SNAP benefits and SUN Bucks this summer. The thing is some recipients may think about saving SUN Bucks to spend it in the upcoming months because they do not need it yet.
According to USDA, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that are unused will be carried over into the next month. However, they will expire if you have not used them at all for 9 months. So, make use of them before they are permanently removed from your account.
SUN Bucks Card Expungement is different from SNAP benefits
The reason why all SUN Bucks should be spent before your Food Stamps is simple. They may expire much faster the the money you may have on your SNAP EBT card. Losing this money would not be wise.
For example, the Department of Social Services in California recommends using them before because SUN Bucks expire within 122 days. If you are allowed to use part of them, you may have some money left in your SUN Bucks card.
Then, if you have gotten 120 dollars on your SUN Bucks card on August 14, you will have 122 days to make use of all the money available. Do not forget that expired or expunged benefits cannot be put back in your card and cannot be replaced either.
How can you check your SUN Bucks card balance?
Those SUN Bucks recipients who would like to check their card balance must visit their State website for this program. For example, if you live in California, you should visit https://www.ebt.ca.gov/cardholder/
If you live in a different State, you can simply visit EBT EDGE (https://www.ebtedge.com/gov/portal/PortalHome.do) and its Cardholder Portal. There, you will be able to view the balance, review transactions, or even replace a card. Apart from that, you will also see other options.
For example, there is a lot more than a card balance for SUN Bucks. Do not forget to apply for SNAP if you are not receiving these benefits yet. They may help you avoid food insecurity.
