§ 10071 Electronic Benefits Transfer Access

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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This law says that government benefits can be given out using a card system, like a debit card, as long as people can easily get their money.

Key Takeaways

•Government benefits can be given on a card, like a debit card.
•You must be able to easily get your money from this card.
•This makes it easier and safer to get your benefits.

Example

If you get food stamps or other help from the government, they might give you a card to use instead of paper checks.

You can use this card at the store or ATM to get your benefits, just like a debit card, as long as you can easily access your money.

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§ 10071 Electronic Benefits Transfer Access

Any benefits provided to recipients under the department’s authority may be distributed through the electronic benefits transfer system as long as the recipient has reasonable access to his or her benefits. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 270, Sec. 31. Effective August 11, 1997. Operative August 18, 1997, by Sec. 187 of Ch. 270.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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electronic benefits transfer system reasonable access

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10071.

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