亚拉巴马正在向所有接收者推出带有芯片功能的EBT卡片,用强化安全功能取代旧卡片。 Alabama is rolling out chip-enabled EBT cards to all recipients, replacing old cards with enhanced security features.

亚拉巴马州在2025年成功试点后, 向所有接收者分发新的芯片驱动 EBT卡片。 Alabama is distributing new chip-enabled EBT cards to all recipients, following a successful 2025 pilot. 抵达邮件的卡片必须在180天内使用卡片细节启动,并首先用于封锁州外和在线采购,这些采购可通过ConnectEBT 应用程序、网站或客户服务打开。 The cards, arriving in the mail, must be activated within 180 days using card details and are initially set to block out-of-state and online purchases, which can be unlocked via the ConnectEBT app, website, or customer service. 用户应在激活后销毁旧的卡片。 Users should destroy old cards after activation. 人力资源司强调升级可以改善安全,敦促持卡人使用芯片而不是擦拭,并在不使用时锁定卡片。 DHR emphasizes the upgrade improves security, urging cardholders to use the chip instead of swiping and to lock cards when not in use. 帮助时间为1-800-997-8888。 Help is available at 1-800-997-8888.