New Jersey S2873 mandates information distribution and benefit replacement for SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients affected by card skimming and cloning.

New Jersey S2873 requires the Commissioners of Human Services and Health to inform SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients about risks like card skimming and cloning, and to replace stolen benefits. The Commissioner of Human Services must replace stolen SNAP and WFNJ benefits, while the Commissioner of Health must replace stolen WIC benefits. Both commissioners must coordinate with vendors to implement precautions such as embedded microchips in electronic benefits transfer cards. The bill also appropriates necessary funds to support these provisions.

New Jersey S2873 mandates information distribution and benefit replacement for SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients affected by card skimming and cloning.

New Jersey S2873 requires the Commissioners of Human Services and Health to inform SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients about risks like card skimming and cloning, and to replace stolen benefits. The Commissioner of Human Services must replace stolen SNAP and WFNJ benefits, while the Commissioner of Health must replace stolen WIC benefits. Both commissioners must coordinate with vendors to implement precautions such as embedded microchips in electronic benefits transfer cards. The bill also appropriates necessary funds to support these provisions.