A simple trip to the beverage aisle is confusing the cash register. Families utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are experiencing unexpected payment declines. The issue is not a lack of funds. The declines are the direct result of new state-level compliance tests targeting specific nutritional items. Retailers updated their point of sale systems to prepare for impending state restrictions on junk food purchases. This technological shift catches many shoppers entirely off guard. Here is an explanation of why some EBT cards are being declined for sugary drinks under new state rules.
