1. A. Economic Stability programs utilize an electronic benefits issuance system referred to as Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) that allows eligible individuals and households to have their governmental benefits deposited into an account to pay for products purchased or to obtain authorized cash payments. Programs that utilize the EBT are Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:450.1, 7 CFR 274.12 and 45 CFR 95(F). Section 404(g)of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 22:1231 (December 1996), amended LR 23:869 (July 1997), LR 33:1878 (September 2007), repromulgated LR 33:2203 (October 2007), amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Economic Stability Section, LR 46:1669 (December 2020), effective January 1, 2021.