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More SNAP recipients get chip-enabled EBT cards

States are replacing traditional EBT cards with chip-enabled versions, with some rollouts occurring now through December.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Maryland recently rolled out new chip-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to those receiving Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.