Tag: ebt_cards
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Virginia Medicaid Newsletter Highlights Rural Health Program, Town Halls and New EBT Cards
Cardinal Care's September 26 newsletter covers Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program, upcoming town halls, a third Facebook Live episode, and Governor Spanberger's $6.2 million regional investment announcement.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Cardinal CareVirginia MedicaidRural Health Transformation ProgramDepartment of Medical Assistance ServicesGovernor SpanbergerEBT cardsadult dental servicesVirginia
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Virginia Medicaid to Host Town Halls on Federal Law Changes as Rural Health Program Launches
Virginia Medicaid announces fall town halls on federal law changes, details $189.5 million Rural Health Transformation Program, and highlights new chip-and-tap EBT cards and GO Virginia grants.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationMedical Science Virginia MedicaidRural Health Transformation ProgramCardinal CareAbigail SpanbergerEBT cardsGO VirginiaSNAP benefitsVirginia
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Virginia Rolls Out Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards to Protect SNAP Benefits from Theft
Virginia launches more secure chip-and-tap EBT cards to prevent SNAP skimming, targeting high-theft areas first and aiming for all cardholders to have new cards by end of December 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement SNAPEBT cardschip-and-tap technologyVirginiaAbigail Spanbergerbenefit theftskimmingReston
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Rhode Island DHS Supervisor Pleads Guilty in SNAP Fraud Scheme
A Rhode Island DHS supervisor pleaded guilty to defrauding the SNAP program, misusing her position to access over $300,000 in benefits from vulnerable recipients. The scheme involved altering PINs and unauthorized inquiries.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyLegal Nadine Jean BaptisteRhode Island Department of Human ServicesSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramFraudEBT cardsWarwickPublic CorruptionSocial Security Administration
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Romanian National Sentenced to 10 Years for EBT Skimming Scheme
Catalin-Marius Graur, a Romanian citizen, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for skimming tens of thousands of EBT cards in California and New York, targeting low-income households.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLawRomaniaFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesBankingLaw Enforcement Catalin-Marius GraurEBT cardsskimmingCaliforniaNew Yorkfinancial fraudRomanian National PoliceFBI