6. ISSUANCE SYSTEM
Benefits are issued electronically through the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) System. (See Section 777-7). EBT cards are created and mailed by Maine’s EBT vendor or their designated subcontractor. Benefit authorizations are processed on a daily basis, Monday through Friday.
The regular monthly benefits are issued during a five-day period each month. Household benefits are available on the same date each month, (10th - 14th), once a household is included in the issuance cycle. The issuance date is based on the date of birth of the primary card holder.