Massachusetts S147 requires the state to replace stolen benefits from electronic benefit transfer cards.

Massachusetts S147 amends the General Laws to mandate that the state promptly replace the full amount of financial assistance or nutrition benefits stolen through electronic benefit transfer card skimming, card cloning, or other fraudulent methods. This applies when the federal government fails to provide funds to replace stolen benefits. The thefts must be reported to or identified by the Department in accordance with established procedures for making and verifying replacement claims. This bill affects children, families, and persons with disabilities.

Massachusetts S147 requires the state to replace stolen benefits from electronic benefit transfer cards.

Massachusetts S147 amends the General Laws to mandate that the state promptly replace the full amount of financial assistance or nutrition benefits stolen through electronic benefit transfer card skimming, card cloning, or other fraudulent methods. This applies when the federal government fails to provide funds to replace stolen benefits. The thefts must be reported to or identified by the Department in accordance with established procedures for making and verifying replacement claims. This bill affects children, families, and persons with disabilities.