by ADRC | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog, Foodshare
For reprint by the GWAAR Legal Services Team Starting September 17, 2023, unused FoodShare benefits may expire if a person has not used their QUEST or EBT card in the past 274 days (about nine months). The previous rule allowed 365 days (one year) before benefits...
by ADRC | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog, Foodshare, Monthly Theme, Nutrition
For reprint by GWAAR Legal Services Team FoodShare recipients have been receiving maximum allotments for their household sizes for over two years. As a result, some people have found that they have not been able to spend all of this money each month. It is important...
by smommaerts | Feb 22, 2021 | Blog, Foodshare
Most FoodShare Interviews Suspended Until June 30, 2021In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is continuing to suspend most FoodShare interviews. The suspension, which would have ended December 31, 2020, will now...
by smommaerts | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog, Foodshare
Wisconsin households that receive FoodShare benefits will be getting additional benefits QUEST cards. Households will get a letter the week of January 25 letting them know the extra amount they will be receiving. You do not need to do anything to get these benefits....
by ADRC | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Foodshare
Reprinted with permission from GWAAR Legal Services The following eligibility numbers went into effect beginning October 1, 2020: Household SizeGross income limit (Categorical eligibility) 200% FPLGross income limit (Change reporting required if household member(s)...
by smommaerts | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Foodshare
Reprinted with permission from GWAAR Legal Services Starting May 21, 2020, people who receive FoodShare or Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits are now able to order and purchase food on Amazon’s and Walmart’s websites using their QUEST or P-EBT card. People can only use...
