SNAP Benefits 2022 Update: Here's How You Can Avail Amazon Prime 50% Discount With Your EBT Card

SNAP benefits 2022 recipients can use the progam to save 50 percent on their Amazon Prime membership.

SNAP benefits are usually used to purchase fresh groceries and other qualified products on Amazon, according to a Go Banking Rates report. However, recipents can also check if they are qualified for the 50 percent off Prime by visiting its website, where they will be asked to enter their EBT number, upload an image of their card, and select the state that issued the card from the dropdown menu.

Amazon wants qualifying recipients to be aware that their EBT card will not be used to pay for the discounted membership, which is $6.99 per month.

Other beneficiaries of government assistance programs--such as Medicare, Direct Express, the National School Lunch Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and Supplemental Security Income--may also qualify for the benefit.

Recipients for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Women, Infants, and Children could also get the benefit.

For a limited time, users can upload an Economic Income Payment card to apply for the discount.

SNAP Benefits 2022 Update

SNAP benefits were being issued even before the pandemic started. With that said, it will continue to support families who need an extra assistance across the United States.

However, the pandemic saw an emergency rate increase implemented.

Seven states have announced that they will continue to offer a high level of SNAP payments in May, according to a Marca report.

States such as New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin are among the states to offer a higher level of SNAP payments in May.

The higher rate will also be maintained for the time being in Washington D.C.

All households in states with increased SNAP benefits will receive emergency allotments of at least $95. Households receiving $95 or more will remain to receive that same amount.

SNAP benefits are usually paid out through an electronic benefits transfer card or EBT card. However, some states may give this program a bit differently.

In New Mexico, it is called the Fiesta Card while California calls the program CalFresh, according to another Go Banking Rates report.

To be qualified, residents are required to meet income and resource requirements, which are updated annually.

Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime is a subscription service that gives members access to various Amazon perks, which include fast shipping, access to exclusive Amazon deals, as well as free movie streaming, per a Toms Guide report.

Amazon recently raised its rates from $119 per year to $139 per year, with month-to-month rates increasing from $12.99 per month to $14.99 per month.

After March 25, existing members started paying the new rates.

Meanwhile, Amazon announced a new benefit for its 150 million Amazon Prime members, which is Amazon Prime Gaming.

It is the latest freebie in Amazon Prime's digital perks. Prime Gaming is a rebranding of Twitch Prime.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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