Today, Governor Greg Abbott unveiled that the HHSC in Texas has been granted federal consent to automatically issue replacement benefits to SNAP recipients in 18 counties affected by Hurricane Beryl.
Governor Abbott stated that SNAP benefits will be automatically replaced for food lost or destroyed during Hurricane Beryl, as affected communities still face flooding and power outages.
Texans qualified in 18 counties will receive their replacement benefits on their Lone Star Card without needing to take action for a valuable source of fresh, quality food for families in Texas.
He also expressed gratitude towards the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for collaborating with our federal allies to help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl keep providing meals for their families.
Impact on Affected Texans
The Texas HHSC Deputy Executive Commissioner of Access and Eligibility Services, Molly Regan, stated that numerous constituents of Texas are facing severe challenges brought by the hurricane.
Regan acknowledges the ongoing power outage and property damages in multiple communities, saying that the replacement benefits will help Texas families to support them in rebuilding what they lost.
These advantages are intended to substitute food lost or damaged due to Hurricane Beryl.
People receiving SNAP benefits in these areas do not have to do anything to get their replacement benefits. The new benefits will be added to their Lone Star Card by July 16, amounting to a portion of their July benefit allocation.
Today, I announced that eligible Texans in 18 counties will have their SNAP benefits automatically replaced for food lost or damaged during Hurricane Beryl. @TexasHHSC
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) July 15, 2024
Texas continues working to help Texans recover and rebuild.
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Additional Assistance and Resources
Beneficiaries can ask for more benefits, up to their total monthly allocation, by calling 2-1-1 and choosing Option 8.
They also have the option to download Form H1855 (Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed SNAP Benefits).
The forms must be sent to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 149027, Austin, TX, 78714-9027, by mail or faxed to 877-447-2839.
Recipients can also submit their applications in person at a nearby benefits office. SNAP beneficiaries in neighboring areas affected by Hurricane Beryl can also request replacement SNAP benefits.
To get additional details, visit the HHSC page on Receiving Disaster Assistance.
Texans in need can apply for benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid on YourTexasBenefits.com or through the Your Texas Benefits mobile app for benefit management. Dial 2-1-1 and choose Option 1 to locate nearby resources like food or shelter.
Support for Texas Families
Governor Abbott stressed the significance of these actions. As impacted areas face flooding and power loss, SNAP benefits will now be automatically replaced for food lost or damaged by Hurricane Beryl.
This assistance is essential for Texas families working to recover from the catastrophe.
Molly Regan stated that providing replacement benefits will assist families in impacted regions of Texas in returning to their daily routines and enabling them to sustain their food supply amid arduous circumstances.
