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automated teller machine or point-of-sale device located in a place described in section 408(a)(12), including a plan to ensure that recipients of the assistance have adequate access to their cash assistance.

TANF Benefits Issued Via Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)

Delaware does not issue TANF benefits through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) and therefore has not established policies or procedures to address EBT access and use as they relate to TANF benefits. If in the future, Delaware begins to distribute benefits through EBT, it will establish policies and procedures that ensure compliance with the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. Prior to implementation of EBT distribution, these policies and procedures will be detailed in a state plan amendment and in a letter sent to the Secretary.

Delaware issues TANF benefits via check. Delaware has an agreement with M&T Bank, which has locations throughout the State, to cash the TANF checks of recipients. Recipients cashing their TANF check at a M&T branch incur no fees for cashing the check. There are also no fees related to electronic fund transfer, since Delaware issues paper checks.

Delaware modified legislation in August 2018 that will allow the electronic issuance of TANF benefit. In September 2020 Delaware began coordinating meetings with appropriate partnering agencies for the potential integration of TANF benefits through EBT. Delaware has not chosen to distribute TANF benefits through EBT at this time.

viii. Ensure that recipients of assistance provided under the State program funded under this part have access to using or withdrawing assistance with minimal fees or charges, including an opportunity to access assistance with no fee or charges, and are provided information on applicable fees and surcharges that apply to electronic fund transactions involving the assistance, and that such information is made publicly available.

Delaware does not issue TANF benefits through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) and therefore has not established policies or procedures to address EBT access and use as they relate to TANF benefits. If in the future, Delaware begins to distribute benefits through EBT, it will establish policies and procedures that ensure compliance with the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of