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SNAP deadline: What happens to unused benefits on your EBT card after Nov. 1?

It’s official: The federal government will not send out November SNAP benefits if the shutdown continues into the weekend.

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What happens to SNAP benefits already loaded to EBT cards in November

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Trump says SNAP will be half funded in November. What does that mean?

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US Government Shutdown Forces Cuts To Food Aid For 42 Million Americans

The White House will send only partial food aid payments to 42 million low-income Americans, as the government shutdown crippling public services nears record length, officials told a judge Monday.

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Trump administration will tap emergency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits

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Trump administration faces a deadline to tell judges whether it will use contingency funds for SNAP

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The Latest: Trump Administration Says SNAP Will Be Partially Funded After Judges’ Rulings

The shortage of air traffic controllers amid the shutdown continues to lead to delayed flights into and out of the United States.

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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings, AP Explains

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Trump administration agrees to ‘partial’ SNAP payments amid court ruling

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How to keep your EBT card active during the government shutdown

With the government shutdown affecting SNAP benefits, it's crucial to know how to keep your EBT card active. Learn how to manage your benefits, protect your card, and explore alternative resources during this challenging time.

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. Here's what that means in your state

States are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.

Republican Herald

New security features aim to secure EBT cards

New security features recently implemented by the Department of Human Services and the Office of State Inspector General are allowing people who receive public benefits to lock their electronic benefit transfer cards when not in use to prevent their ...

WGAL

EBT card lock feature combats theft

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is offering an EBT card lock feature to protect benefits from theft, following reports of EBT cards being intercepted and drained of funds.Video: WGAL report on EBT lock feature from earlier this year.EBT cards ...

fox43

Shapiro Administration announces new security feature for EBT card users

The Department of Human Services (DHS) and Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) announced a new feature that protects people who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or receive cash benefits from theft. DHS says it has ...

abc27

Pennsylvanians on SNAP urged to change EBT card information; Here’s why

(WHTM) – Pennsylvanians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being urged to update their card information. According to the Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General, EBT cardholders should change their card’s ...

WGAL

Pennsylvania SNAP recipients urged to change EBT card PIN to prevent theft of benefits

The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) are reminding Pennsylvanians in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to change their EBT card PINs ahead of the monthly benefits distribution.This ...

Longview News-Journal

New feature lets Pa. EBT card users lock and unlock cards digitally

Harrisburg, Pa. — EBT users can now lock their cards when not in use to prevent theft and misuse, officials announced recently. Copying a common feature of bank cards, the Pa. Department of Human Services (DHS) and Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) have launched a new security feature that lets Pennsylvanians receiving public benefits lock their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card ...