A communication from the Department of Transitional Assistance (see Section 2 (B) (s) of Chapter 18 of the General Laws) submitting a report entitled: Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Photo Requirements Exemptions

This document is an annual report submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) to the state legislature regarding exemptions from the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card photo requirement. The report details the number of households exempted from displaying a photo on their EBT cards based on specific criteria such as age, disability, domestic violence status, homelessness, and religious beliefs. It provides statistical data on these exemptions across different assistance programs, including SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC, as of November 30, 2024. The report serves to fulfill a legal mandate requiring DTA to disclose the reasons and counts for these exemptions to ensure transparency and compliance with state and federal regulations.