New Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards Rolling Out in Maryland

New highly secure Electronic Benefit Transfer or EBT cards are rolling out statewide in Maryland. These new EBT cards are equipped with Europay, Mastercard and Visa chip-and-tap technology from the Maryland Department of Human Services. These chip-enabled cards provide an additional layer of security, preventing unauthorized parties from compromising customer data and reducing fraud. Current…

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Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Human Services Leadership Transition

Governor Wes Moore announced a leadership transition at the Maryland Department of Human Services. Secretary Rafael López will step down effective Feb. 23rd for health-related reasons. Deputy Secretary Gloria Brown Burnett will serve as interim secretary through April 1, after which former Baltimore County Administrative Officer Stacy L. Rodgers will assume the role of acting…

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Md. Low-Income Water Assistance Program Available

The Maryland Department of Human Services has launched a new program designed to help Marylanders offset the costs of water and wastewater bills. Eligible households could receive up to $2,000 in assistance through the federally-funded Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The focus would be on households whose drinking water and wastewater bills are…

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