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Maryland.gov
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State of Maryland
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maryland.gov
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Maryland.gov is the official digital portal of the State of Maryland, a sovereign U.S. state government entity established in 1788 that serves approximately 6 million residents and operates through multiple executive departments including Labor, Health, Human Services, Energy Administration, and the State Board of Elections. The platform provides centralized online access to benefits enrollment (SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, unemployment insurance), business licensing via Maryland OneStop, voter registration, energy assistance, workforce development, and a wide range of regulatory and administrative services. It is delivered through a combination of physical offices (over 30 American Job Centers, 24 local Department of Human Services offices across 25 counties plus Baltimore City) and a suite of digital products including the Maryland Benefits Portal, BEACON unemployment portal, Maryland Health Connection insurance marketplace, Maryland Workforce Exchange, and Online Voter Registration.

The state's technology stack includes a recently launched AI Innovation Lab within the Department of Information Technology that partners with Anthropic (Claude) and Percepta to run six-month AI pilots across agencies, supported by AI red teaming services. Maryland also became the first U.S. state to publish its regulations online using The Archive Framework (TAF), a cryptographic technology co-developed with NYU Tandon and the Open Law Library that protects the Code of Maryland Regulations against cyberattacks. As a sovereign state government, Maryland is not a revenue-generating entity; it is funded primarily through taxpayer dollars, state revenues, and federal allocations, with a current budget gap of approximately $1.4 billion and recent bond issuances of $800 million. Notable fiscal commitments include $136.6 million in federal home energy rebate funding, $164 million in hospital surge funding, an $85 million exercise of right of first refusal to acquire Preakness Stakes intellectual property rights, and $48.5 million to purchase Laurel Park as a year-round training facility.

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Maryland.gov is the official digital portal of the State of Maryland government, providing residents, businesses, and visitors centralized access to benefits enrollment, licensing, voter registration, workforce services, and energy assistance across 25 counties plus Baltimore City.

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HeadquartersAnnapolis, United States
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Annapolis
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North America
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Serves global market

Offices6 records

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state government services, public benefits administration, workforce development services, energy assistance programs, voter registration services
Industry4 codes
1Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals)
CodeBPAIAAAEPrimaryYes
2State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family)
CodeBPAIABAIPrimaryNo
3Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage)
CodeBPAIAKAHPrimaryNo
4Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration
CodeBPAIADAOPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities922
  • Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities92613
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.7370
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State Government Services
Marketing channels4 records

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others
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B2B and B2C
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Maryland.gov is the official state portal providing unified digital access to government services for Maryland residents and businesses. Core offerings include benefits enrollment (SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, unemployment insurance), health insurance marketplace access via Maryland Health Connection, energy bill assistance through the Office of Home Energy Programs, workforce development via the Maryland Workforce Exchange and 30+ American Job Centers, professional licensing, voter registration, and business licensing through Maryland OneStop. The platform also runs an AI Innovation Lab to modernize agency operations and was the first state to publish regulations using The Archive Framework (TAF) cryptographic technology.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service10 records
1Maryland Benefits Portal
CategoryPublic Benefits Administration
Description

A unified online portal for Maryland residents to apply for and manage government benefits including SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, housing assistance, and unemployment insurance.

2Maryland OneStop
CategoryBusiness and Licensing Services
Description

A digital services portal for Maryland residents and businesses to complete government transactions online, including business registration, licensing, and regulatory filings.

3BEACON (Maryland Unemployment Insurance Portal)
CategoryWorkforce Development Services
Description

Maryland's online portal for filing unemployment insurance claims, checking claim status, and filing weekly certifications.

4Maryland Health Connection
CategoryHealth Insurance Marketplace
Description

Maryland's health insurance marketplace where residents can compare and enroll in health and dental insurance plans.

5Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)
CategoryEnergy Assistance Programs
Description

State program administered by the Maryland Department of Human Services that helps Maryland residents pay energy bills, keep power on, and make homes more energy efficient.

6Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) Programs
CategoryEnergy Assistance Programs
Description

State agency programs promoting clean, affordable, and reliable energy through grants, incentives, and services covering solar, energy efficiency, and transportation electrification.

7Maryland Workforce Exchange
CategoryWorkforce Development Services
Description

State job search and career resource platform that connects job seekers with employers and provides workforce development resources.

8Maryland AI Innovation Lab
CategoryGovernment Technology and AI Services
Description

A state initiative within the Department of Information Technology that provides secure testing environments, AI software tools, and hands-on training to support AI adoption across state agencies for projects in housing access, child poverty, and government modernization.

9Online Voter Registration System (OLVR)
CategoryVoter Registration Services
Description

Maryland's digital voter registration system that allows citizens to register to vote, update their registration, and change party affiliation online.

10Overdose Data Dashboard
CategoryPublic Health Analytics
Description

Interactive dashboard tool that provides timely overdose data to improve data-driven decision making for overdose prevention and response across Maryland.

Scale indicator10 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2025-12-08
Description

Maryland became the first state to publish its regulations online using The Archive Framework (TAF), a cryptographic technology developed at NYU Tandon in collaboration with Open Law Library. The system protects against cyberattacks and ensures long-term digital preservation of legal documents in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). Funded by a 2023 NSF grant.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Maryland is extending its existing partnership with Anthropic for AI implementation. Anthropic provides Claude AI technology for the state's AI Innovation Lab to move AI projects from experimentation into long-term implementation across government agencies.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Maryland extended partnership with Percepta, an AI engineering company, as part of the AI Innovation Lab initiative to help state agencies test and adopt AI tools through six-month pilots, workforce training, and security testing.

Recent move7 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Government experience platform providing digital communications, workflow automation, and online services for U.S. state and local agencies. Comparable as an enabling technology peer for state digital service delivery.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Non-profit civic-tech organization that partners with state governments to modernize benefits enrollment and digital service delivery (e.g., GetCalFresh). Comparable as a peer pushing state benefits-portal modernization.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Government technology vendor providing permitting, licensing, and citizen-services platforms for state and local agencies. Comparable as a peer enabling the licensing and regulatory functions hosted on Maryland.gov.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Federal government's official public-facing portal that consolidates federal services and links to state resources. Comparable e-government delivery model at the federal scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Official portal of New York State government offering benefits enrollment, business licensing, and agency services comparable to Maryland.gov. Direct peer as a peer large U.S. state digital-government portal.

6Texas.gov
TypeDirect peer
Description

Official portal of the State of Texas government. Direct peer as a large-state government portal delivering benefits, business, and agency services.

7California.gov
TypeDirect peer
Description

Official portal of the State of California government providing analogous digital access to benefits, business services, taxes, and agency information. Closest comparable in scope and scale as a large U.S. state e-government portal.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Official portal of the Commonwealth of Virginia providing state services online. Comparable Mid-Atlantic peer with similar benefit, licensing, and agency portal structures.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

United Kingdom government's flagship single-domain digital portal, widely regarded as a global benchmark for e-government service delivery. Comparable in mission and architecture as a consolidated government services portal.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major government-technology vendor that, via its NIC eGovernment division, operates digital portals and payment services for many U.S. states. Comparable as the underlying platform-technology supplier for state e-government portals.

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Strengths5 records

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Maryland.gov

State Government Servicesmaryland.gov

Maryland.gov is the official digital portal of the State of Maryland government, providing residents, businesses, and visitors centralized access to benefits enrollment, licensing, voter registration, workforce services, and energy assistance across 25 counties plus Baltimore City.

What Maryland.gov does

Maryland.gov is the official digital portal of the State of Maryland, a sovereign U.S. state government entity established in 1788 that serves approximately 6 million residents and operates through multiple executive departments including Labor, Health, Human Services, Energy Administration, and the State Board of Elections. The platform provides centralized online access to benefits enrollment (SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, unemployment insurance), business licensing via Maryland OneStop, voter registration, energy assistance, workforce development, and a wide range of regulatory and administrative services. It is delivered through a combination of physical offices (over 30 American Job Centers, 24 local Department of Human Services offices across 25 counties plus Baltimore City) and a suite of digital products including the Maryland Benefits Portal, BEACON unemployment portal, Maryland Health Connection insurance marketplace, Maryland Workforce Exchange, and Online Voter Registration.

The state's technology stack includes a recently launched AI Innovation Lab within the Department of Information Technology that partners with Anthropic (Claude) and Percepta to run six-month AI pilots across agencies, supported by AI red teaming services. Maryland also became the first U.S. state to publish its regulations online using The Archive Framework (TAF), a cryptographic technology co-developed with NYU Tandon and the Open Law Library that protects the Code of Maryland Regulations against cyberattacks. As a sovereign state government, Maryland is not a revenue-generating entity; it is funded primarily through taxpayer dollars, state revenues, and federal allocations, with a current budget gap of approximately $1.4 billion and recent bond issuances of $800 million. Notable fiscal commitments include $136.6 million in federal home energy rebate funding, $164 million in hospital surge funding, an $85 million exercise of right of first refusal to acquire Preakness Stakes intellectual property rights, and $48.5 million to purchase Laurel Park as a year-round training facility.

Maryland.gov firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Maryland.gov
Legal name
State of Maryland
Website
https://maryland.gov
Company type
Private
Founded year
1788
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
Maryland.gov is the official digital portal of the State of Maryland government, providing residents, businesses, and visitors centralized access to benefits enrollment, licensing, voter registration, workforce services, and energy assistance across 25 counties plus Baltimore City.
Ownership category
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Maryland.gov industry classification

Industry
Product category
State Government Services
NAICS
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613)
SIC
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
akta.pro primary industry
Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals) (BPAIAAAE)
akta.pro secondary industries
State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage) (BPAIAKAH), Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO)

Keywords

  • State government services
  • Public benefits administration
  • Workforce development services
  • Energy assistance programs
  • Voter registration services

Where Maryland.gov is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Annapolis
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

Maryland.gov business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Maryland.gov product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Maryland.gov is the official state portal providing unified digital access to government services for Maryland residents and businesses. Core offerings include benefits enrollment (SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, unemployment insurance), health insurance marketplace access via Maryland Health Connection, energy bill assistance through the Office of Home Energy Programs, workforce development via the Maryland Workforce Exchange and 30+ American Job Centers, professional licensing, voter registration, and business licensing through Maryland OneStop. The platform also runs an AI Innovation Lab to modernize agency operations and was the first state to publish regulations using The Archive Framework (TAF) cryptographic technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Maryland Benefits Portal A unified online portal for Maryland residents to apply for and manage government benefits including SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, housing assistance, and unemployment insurance.
  • Maryland OneStop A digital services portal for Maryland residents and businesses to complete government transactions online, including business registration, licensing, and regulatory filings.
  • BEACON (Maryland Unemployment Insurance Portal) Maryland's online portal for filing unemployment insurance claims, checking claim status, and filing weekly certifications.
  • Maryland Health Connection Maryland's health insurance marketplace where residents can compare and enroll in health and dental insurance plans.
  • Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) State program administered by the Maryland Department of Human Services that helps Maryland residents pay energy bills, keep power on, and make homes more energy efficient.
  • Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) Programs State agency programs promoting clean, affordable, and reliable energy through grants, incentives, and services covering solar, energy efficiency, and transportation electrification.
  • Maryland Workforce Exchange State job search and career resource platform that connects job seekers with employers and provides workforce development resources.
  • Maryland AI Innovation Lab A state initiative within the Department of Information Technology that provides secure testing environments, AI software tools, and hands-on training to support AI adoption across state agencies for projects in housing access, child poverty, and government modernization.
  • Online Voter Registration System (OLVR) Maryland's digital voter registration system that allows citizens to register to vote, update their registration, and change party affiliation online.
  • Overdose Data Dashboard Interactive dashboard tool that provides timely overdose data to improve data-driven decision making for overdose prevention and response across Maryland.

Companies that use Maryland.gov

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Maryland.gov technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

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AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Maryland.gov partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • NYU Tandon (Open Law Library)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 December 2025Maryland became the first state to publish its regulations online using The Archive Framework (TAF), a cryptographic technology developed at NYU Tandon in collaboration with Open Law Library. The system protects against cyberattacks and ensures long-term digital preservation of legal documents in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). Funded by a 2023 NSF grant.
  • Anthropic (Claude)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaryland is extending its existing partnership with Anthropic for AI implementation. Anthropic provides Claude AI technology for the state's AI Innovation Lab to move AI projects from experimentation into long-term implementation across government agencies.
  • PerceptacoreTechnology or IntegrationMaryland extended partnership with Percepta, an AI engineering company, as part of the AI Innovation Lab initiative to help state agencies test and adopt AI tools through six-month pilots, workforce training, and security testing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Maryland.gov competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Granicus: Government experience platform providing digital communications, workflow automation, and online services for U.S. state and local agencies. Comparable as an enabling technology peer for state digital service delivery.
  • Accela: Government technology vendor providing permitting, licensing, and citizen-services platforms for state and local agencies. Comparable as a peer enabling the licensing and regulatory functions hosted on Maryland.gov.
  • USAGov: Federal government's official public-facing portal that consolidates federal services and links to state resources. Comparable e-government delivery model at the federal scale.
  • GOV.UK: United Kingdom government's flagship single-domain digital portal, widely regarded as a global benchmark for e-government service delivery. Comparable in mission and architecture as a consolidated government services portal.
  • Tyler Technologies (NIC): Major government-technology vendor that, via its NIC eGovernment division, operates digital portals and payment services for many U.S. states. Comparable as the underlying platform-technology supplier for state e-government portals.

Emerging players

  • Code for America: Non-profit civic-tech organization that partners with state governments to modernize benefits enrollment and digital service delivery (e.g., GetCalFresh). Comparable as a peer pushing state benefits-portal modernization.

Direct peers

  • NY.gov: Official portal of New York State government offering benefits enrollment, business licensing, and agency services comparable to Maryland.gov. Direct peer as a peer large U.S. state digital-government portal.
  • Texas.gov: Official portal of the State of Texas government. Direct peer as a large-state government portal delivering benefits, business, and agency services.
  • California.gov: Official portal of the State of California government providing analogous digital access to benefits, business services, taxes, and agency information. Closest comparable in scope and scale as a large U.S. state e-government portal.
  • Virginia.gov: Official portal of the Commonwealth of Virginia providing state services online. Comparable Mid-Atlantic peer with similar benefit, licensing, and agency portal structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Maryland.gov leadership team

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Profiles8 records

Maryland.gov subsidiaries and ownership

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Subsidiaries6 records

Maryland.gov funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Maryland.gov M&A and investment

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Investments1 record

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Frequently asked questions about Maryland.gov

What does Maryland.gov do?

Maryland.gov is the official state portal providing unified digital access to government services for Maryland residents and businesses. Core offerings include benefits enrollment (SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, unemployment insurance), health insurance marketplace access via Maryland Health Connection, energy bill assistance through the Office of Home Energy Programs, workforce development via the Maryland Workforce Exchange and 30+ American Job Centers, professional licensing, voter registration, and business licensing through Maryland OneStop. The platform also runs an AI Innovation Lab to modernize agency operations and was the first state to publish regulations using The Archive Framework (TAF) cryptographic technology.

Is Maryland.gov a public or private company?

Maryland.gov is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Maryland.gov founded?

Maryland.gov was founded in 1788. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Maryland.gov based?

Maryland.gov is headquartered in Annapolis, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Maryland.gov's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Granicus, Accela, USAGov, GOV.UK and Tyler Technologies (NIC). Code for America is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are NY.gov, Texas.gov, California.gov and Virginia.gov.

Does Maryland.gov have an API?

No public API is recorded for Maryland.gov.

What industry is Maryland.gov in?

Maryland.gov's product category is State Government Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIAAAE, Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals), with a secondary code of BPAIABAI, State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family). Its NAICS code is 922 and its SIC code is 7370.

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Ground NewsNew Maryland defense shipyard gets $6.6 billion commitment and Trump visitPresident Trump attended a ceremony unveiling Anduril Industries' $3.7 billion shipyard in Sparrows Point, Maryland, with a $6.6 billion commitment. The project will create 3,100 jobs and includes a $2.9 billion Navy contract for submarine components. The Arsenal-2 plant is expected to be operational by the end of the decade.YahooGov. Moore won’t attend Trump’s Anduril event after dispute over speaking roleGovernor Wes Moore will not attend President Trump's Anduril event in Maryland after being told he would have no speaking role. The dispute centers on credit for the $3.7 billion submarine facility, which would create over 3,100 jobs. Maryland and Baltimore County are considering public support totaling roughly $481 million.Ground NewsJustice Department sues Maryland over federal agent mask banThe Department of Justice sued Maryland, Prince George's County, and Montgomery County over laws banning federal agents from wearing masks and requiring identification. The complaint argues the laws expose agents to harassment and doxxing, seeking injunctions to block enforcement. Similar lawsuits have been filed in California, Virginia, New York, and Philadelphia.Tasting TableThis State Just Made A Major Grocery Price Change To Save Shoppers MoneyMaryland enacted the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, effective October 1, 2026, banning dynamic pricing in grocery stores and delivery services. Violators face $10,000 for first offenses and $25,000 for each subsequent one. The FTC has suggested algorithmic price fluctuations may be unlawful.YahooThis State Just Made A Major Grocery Price Change To Save Shoppers MoneyMaryland enacted the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, banning dynamic pricing in grocery stores and delivery services. Violators face $10,000 for first offenses and $25,000 for repeat offenses, with the law taking effect October 1, 2026. Other states are drafting similar laws, and the FTC has suggested algorithmic price fluctuations may be unlawful.YahooDOJ Sues Maryland to Allow ICE MasksThe Department of Justice sued Maryland over a law banning federal officers from wearing masks and requiring ID, arguing it violates the Constitution's supremacy clause. The law imposes fines up to $1,500, and the DOJ says officers will not comply.YahooWhy the DOJ is suing Maryland and 2 counties over new face mask lawThe U.S. Department of Justice sued Maryland, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County over new laws restricting federal officers from wearing masks. The DOJ argues the laws violate the Supremacy Clause and threaten officer safety, and Maryland's law took effect Oct. 1.LA NACIONNueva ley migratoria impone tres límites a policías y cárceles para colaborar con el ICE en MarylandMaryland's Community Trust Act, effective immediately, restricts police and prison officials from inquiring about immigration status and limits detention extensions or transfers to ICE without a court order. The law was passed as emergency legislation, and 16 sheriffs filed a federal lawsuit, arguing it hinders coordination with federal agencies.YahooDOJ sues Maryland over mask, ID rules for law enforcementThe U.S. Department of Justice sued Maryland and two counties over state and local laws restricting federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and requiring identification. The department argues the laws violate the Supremacy Clause and put federal officers at risk amid harassment and violence.GestionAdiós a la banda magnética: los estados que ya protegen los beneficios de SNAP con nuevas tarjetas EBT con chipEight U.S. states—Alabama, California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Virginia—are issuing chip EBT cards to SNAP beneficiaries to prevent skimming. A GAO analysis found over $320 million in SNAP benefits stolen from nearly 679,000 households between October 2022 and December 2024. Other states like New York and Pennsylvania are planning similar transitions.