In what year did the U.S. government complete the nationwide implementation of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, fully replacing paper food stamps for SNAP benefits?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has evolved significantly in how benefits are delivered to recipients. One of the most important innovations was the transition from physical food stamps to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, representing a major retail innovation in government assistance programs. This change revolutionized how millions of Americans access nutritional support while creating new requirements for point-of-sale systems across the country.

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