Benefits are added on
1st-10th (new cases); legacy cases may also be 13th, 17th or 20th
Your date depends on a state-specific rule.
Your exact date depends on information this app never asks for. Check your approval letter or call your EBT customer service line.
Official Rule
Illinois adds benefits on the 1st-10th (new cases); legacy cases may also be 13th, 17th or 20th of each month. Your date depends on a state-specific rule.
View official source →Information checked Oct 31, 2026. Holidays and weekends may change the date.