( KNZA )-The Kansas Department for Children and Families is stepping up the effort to fight benefits fraud by expanding it’s anti-fraud division and introducing a new electronic benefits transfer card.
DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore says the card, which includes a number of security features, will replace the current Vision card.
Both cards will continue to be accepted by all retailers that currently accept EBT cards. Only those applying for new benefits or those who need to replace a damaged, lost or stolen card will receive the Kansas Benefits Card.
Beginning June 24th, Gilmore says benefits cards will no longer be issued at area DCF service centers, but will be mailed out instead as another fraud-prevention effort.
Gilmore says the new EBT card includes information where the card can’t be used....( play audio )
Gilmore says the department recently added to its Anti-Fraud unit... ( continue audio )
Gilmore said fraud is theft. She says her department is serious about identifying culprits of benefits card abuse and ensuring that only those who qualify for assistance receive it.
Those who suspect benefits fraud can call 1-800-432-3913.
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