The means to access the available funds on an Ohio Electronic Benefit Transfer card, specifically through a telephone service, allows recipients to manage their food assistance benefits. This method typically involves dialing a dedicated number and using the card number and PIN to retrieve the current balance information.
Convenient access to this information promotes responsible spending and budgeting of benefits. Knowing the remaining balance helps recipients plan their grocery purchases effectively, ensuring that benefits last throughout the designated period. Historically, this type of phone service was implemented to provide a readily available and discreet alternative to in-person inquiries or paper statements.