Indiana EBT Card Balance
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Program Name
SNAP
Customer Service
1-877-768-5098
24/7, toll-free
Income Limit
130% of FPL
Gross monthly income
Indiana calls its food assistance benefits simply SNAP, administered by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Family Resources (DFR). Once a household is approved, monthly benefits are loaded onto the Hoosier Works EBT Card, a light blue card that works like a debit card at grocery stores and other authorized retailers around the state.
Since your Hoosier Works Card balance changes every time you shop or receive a new monthly deposit, checking it before you go to the store helps you avoid a declined purchase and plan your grocery budget more accurately.
Indiana was among the very first states in the nation to actually implement a USDA-approved SNAP food-restriction waiver, banning the purchase of soft drinks and candy with SNAP benefits starting January 1, 2026. Retailers statewide had to update their point-of-sale systems to flag restricted items, making Indiana an early real-world test case for this newer type of state SNAP policy that a growing number of other states are now adopting or considering.
How to Check Your Indiana EBT Balance
Check online
Log in with your card number to view your balance and transaction history.
https://www.connectebt.comUse the mobile app
ConnectEBT is the official app for Indiana EBT cardholders, available on iOS and Android.
Check your last receipt
Your remaining balance is printed at the bottom of the receipt from your most recent EBT purchase.
Card declined, locked, or PIN not working? See our EBT card troubleshooting guide.
Where You Can Use Your Indiana EBT Card
Your EBT card works like a debit card at any USDA-authorized retailer nationwide — major grocery chains and big-box stores such as Walmart, Target, Kroger, Costco, Sam's Club, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and most local and regional supermarkets, plus many convenience stores and farmers markets. A growing number of retailers, including Walmart.com, Amazon, DoorDash, and Uber Eats, also accept SNAP EBT for online grocery orders in many areas, though delivery and service fees usually can't be paid with benefits.
SNAP benefits cover food and food-producing seeds or plants, but not hot prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, or non-food items — some states also restrict specific items like soda or candy, noted below if it applies to Indiana.
Indiana SNAP Income Limits
The federal SNAP gross income limit is normally 130% of the federal poverty level, and Indiana's BBCE policy keeps its limit at this same federal floor rather than raising it further, unlike many states that use BBCE to expand eligibility.
This means Indiana households are evaluated against the federal income standard. If your household's gross income is at or below 130% of the poverty level for your family size and you meet Indiana's other program requirements, you may qualify for SNAP benefits.
| Household Size | Max Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 |
| 2 | $2,344 |
| 3 | $2,960 |
| 4 | $3,575 |
| 5 | $4,190 |
| 6 | $4,806 |
| 7 | $5,421 |
| 8 | $6,036 |
For each additional household member beyond 8, add about $615/month. Based on 2026 federal poverty guidelines at 130% — figures update annually and individual eligibility depends on more than gross income, so confirm your exact amount with Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Division of Family Resources (DFR).
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Eligibility
EBT Fraud & Card Skimming Protection
Protect your benefits from theft
Card skimming, cloning, and similar fraud methods have targeted SNAP households in Indiana, and the state's Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has confirmed directly that "the State cannot replace stolen SNAP benefits at this time," now that the temporary federal reimbursement authority (which covered theft between October 2022 and December 20, 2024) has expired and not been renewed. TANF cash assistance is handled a little differently — those benefits may still be replaced if you submit an affidavit confirming the theft, but SNAP itself currently has no replacement path.
Still report any theft right away: contact FSSA's Division of Family Resources, call EBT Customer Service to cancel the compromised card, and file a police report for your records. Check your account balance regularly and never share your PIN.
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration — SNAP Fraud Prevention
Using Your Indiana EBT Card Out of State or Online
Traveling or shopping online?
Indiana has automatically disabled out-of-state and online SNAP EBT transactions by default as a security measure — state officials have confirmed the change. If you're traveling or need to shop online, you'll need to actively re-enable out-of-state or online purchases through your EBT account (via the EBTedge/ConnectEBT website, app, or customer service) before the transaction will go through.
Compare Other States
EBT rules, income limits, and customer service numbers are set state by state. These share Indiana's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the program.
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