Description

The Electronic Benefit Transaction (EBT) Card is a payment card issued to individuals who qualify for government assistance programs. It allows recipients to access their benefits electronically, typically for food and nutrition assistance.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in various contexts, particularly in discussions about social services and public assistance. Common variants may include 'tarjeta EBT' as a colloquial term. It is important to maintain a formal register when discussing this term in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient received their benefits through the Electronic Benefit Transaction (EBT) Card.

ES: El paciente recibió sus beneficios a través de la tarjeta de beneficios por transferencia electrónica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'EBT' with similar-sounding terms; using informal language when discussing the card; misinterpreting the context of benefit programs.