Economic Security - Electronic Benefits Transfer EBT-Related Resources

NOTICE:

Connecticut passed new legislation requiring DSS to spread out SNAP benefit issuance dates throughout the month rather than concentrating them in the first few days. Read up on the changes that start March 1.

DSS benefits have changed due to the federal budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1). Find out how it will impact you on our website, which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid).

Economic Security - Electronic Benefits Transfer EBT

Related Resources

Words to Know:

EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer)	The way you will get your food benefits and/or cash benefits.
POS Machine (Point of Sale Machine)	This machine reads your EBT card so you can buy food with your food stamp benefits and other items with your cash benefits. This can also be called a card reader machine.
Cash Machine or ATM (Automated Teller Machine)	A machine found at banks and stores where you get your cash benefits.
PIN (Personal Identification Number)	This four number code must be used with your EBT card. It is very important to keep this code a secret.

SNAP Skimming Press Release August 2022