Topic: EBT
Authorized representative – a person who is knowledgeable of the household circumstances and who is designated in writing by the head of the household, spouse, or other responsible household member to act on behalf of the household in applying for and obtaining child care subsidy or food benefits. For SNAP, if the only adult member […]
ACCESS Oklahoma – name of the electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card used for food and child care subsidy benefits. Policy regarding the Access Oklahoma EBT card is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-10-1. Electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system for child care; 340:40-10-2. Client, worker, and provider electronic benefit transfer (EBT) responsibilities; 340:40-10-3. Misuse of the […]
An EBTU transaction allows the county staff to enter information for alternate EBT cardholders for SNAP, Child Care, Foster Parent Child Care, or any combination of these. Once this screen is completed, an EBT Card can be printed for the authorized representative. To access the screen: Login to IMS Clear the screen Type ebtu (space) […]
Clients receiving SNAP benefits must meet these responsibilities: Don’t ever sell or trade EBT card Don’t ever use another client’s EBT card Do not use EBT card to purchase items that are not considered groceries such as alcohol, tobacco, or paper products Follow guidelines for benefit reporting
A customer may buy the following items with SNAP benefits: Fruits and vegetables Meat, fish, and poultry Dairy products Bread Jams and honey Sauces and soups Baked goods (wrapped, labeled and intended for home consumption) Plants that grow food Seeds that produce food A customer CANNOT buy the following items with SNAP benefits: Food meant […]
Staggered Issuance Dates and the History Behind the Change Beginning April 1, 2011, SNAP food benefits were adjusted to issue on three designated days, the 1st, 5th, or 10th of each month. This decision was made at the request of the Oklahoma Grocer’s Association (OGA), who has a membership of more than 2,000 smaller retail supermarkets […]
Locally grown produce arrives at the market more quickly and fresher than those transported long distances from other regions and countries. What’s more, buying fresh, locally grown food is not only good for your family—it is also good for local farmers and our local economy. Customers can even meet the farmer who produced the food, […]