Can you get more EBT benefits if you have celiac disease?

[Hailey niemann]

I recently got medically diagnosed with celiac disease and it’s hard affording gluten free food since more expensive than regular food I use EBT so I’m already stuggling. Can you get more EBT benefits if you have celiac disease?

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, @Hailey niemann! Try focusing on mainline simple, fresh foods that are naturally gluten free rather than prepackaged gluten free facsimile foods. For instance, fresh meat, veggies and fresh fruit. Of course, it would mean foregoing a lot of snack foods and deserts. Prepackaged gluten free facsimile foods are indeed expensive.

[Scott Adams]

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing. It's tough when dietary needs add financial strain. While I can't provide specific advice on EBT benefits, you may want to reach out to your local Department of Social Services or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) office. They can provide guidance on potential benefits or assistance programs available for individuals managing celiac disease. Additionally, some communities have support groups or nonprofit organizations that offer resources and information on accessing affordable gluten-free options.

[brian1]

I tried getting attendance allowance or aa it's only for people that are bed riden although I think I'm getting there with my energy levels plumiting and bad advice 

[Scott Adams]

Hello @brian1, it sounds like you're based in the UK, is that correct? I am not sure what the rules are there but one of our moderators @cristiana may know.

Have you had your nutrient levels checked? Low levels of certain vitamins can cause energy level issues.

The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that may lead to testing for the condition include iron, vitamin D, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and magnesium.  Unfortunately many doctors, including my own doctor at the time, don't do extensive follow up testing for a broad range of nutrient deficiencies, nor recommend that those just diagnosed with celiac disease take a broad spectrum vitamin/mineral supplement, which would greatly benefit most, if not all, newly diagnosed celiacs.

 

 

[cristiana]

Hello @brian1

I'm a UK based Moderator here on the forum.  If you are British, you may find that in your region you might be able to get certain gluten-free food (usually staples like bread) on prescription.  I recommend you ring Coeliac UK for the most up-to-date advice on this.

https://www.coeliac.org.uk/home/

There is some advice here for UK coeliacs which might also be of use, on how to best navigate the gluten-free diet on a budget.

https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/living-gluten-free/the-gluten-free-diet/gluten-free-diet-on-a-budget/

I am afraid I don't know anything about the benefits you mention but maybe the charity can help?

Cristiana

 

[Celiacmanbill]

if you have a mental health center you can access near you if you get a case manager they can help you get all the possible benefits you can get atleast the one near me does and it has a 1 star rating on google so im sure other places would do that, some of them know everything about the welfare systems its like their specialty, hope this helps you deserve to not worry about food