Protecting Your Benefits

Follow this link for information from Ohio Department of Job & Family Services on protecting your EBT benefits.

ODJFS Phishing Announcement

ODJFS encourages everyone to be vigilant to protect your identity and your benefits. For more information on how to keep your information safe, click here ODJFS Phishing Announcement ODJFS Phishing Announcement ODJFS Phishing Announcement ODJFS Phishing Announcement ODJFS Phishing Announcement.

How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? 

For information from ODJFS on EBT Card Lock Options, click here How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? How do I lock and unlock my EBT card?. Additional information on How to Unlock/Lock Your EBT Card can be found here. How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? How do I lock and unlock my EBT card? Para Español, haga clic aquí. HeadlineProtecting Your Benefits

Out of State and Online Transaction Blocking

To reduce the risk of fraudsters stealing your SNAP and/or Summer EBT benefits, all SNAP and/or Summer EBT cards were placed in a “Block High-Risk Transactions” status on May 13, 2026. All newly issued cards will default to a “Block High-Risk Transactions” status. 

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A short video and screenshot demonstrating how to unlock cards can be found here Headline Headline.