Indiana EBT Discounts and Perks (2023 Edition)

Do you know about Indiana EBT Discounts and perks? Most Indiana Hoosier Works cardholders are not aware of the awesome benefits that come with their Card. If you have an Indiana EBT Card, your card comes with discounts and perks exclusive to EBT cardholders.

This includes discounted admission to museums, zoos, and aquariums, more than 50% discount on Amazon Prime Membership.

In addition, your Indiana Hoosier Works Card qualifies you for discounted or FREE cell phone and home/mobile internet plans. 

National EBT Discounts

Below are the discounts that are available to all EBT Cardholders across the United States, that can also be redeemed by Indiana Hoosier Works Card Holders.

Amazon Prime EBT Discount

If you have an Indiana Hoosier Works Card, you can now sign up for Amazon Prime EBT Discount and get all the great benefits that come with Prime membership, at a fraction of the cost.

The regular Amazon Prime membership is $14.99 a month. However, if you have an EBT Card, you can get Prime Membership for $6.99. That’s over 50% off the regular price.

Given that Amazon is part of the USDA pilot of vendors approved to accept food stamps online for delivery, prime membership allows you to order groceries through Amazon Pantry in certain parts of the country.

Sign-up for Amazon Prime EBT Discount HERE

If you are not sure if the Amazon Prime EBT Discount is worth it, here is a summary of the what you get with your Amazon Prime membership:

FREE, Fast Delivery on Millions of Items

With Amazon Prime membership, you get fast, free shipping on over 50 million eligible items on Amazon.com. They have also rolled out a program recently that allows people who live in certain metropolitan areas to get FREE Same-Day Delivery on over a million items and FREE 2-hour delivery with Prime Now on daily essentials and groceries.

Instantly Stream TV Shows and Movies

One of the most popular features is the instant streaming of TV Shows and Movies. Your Prime membership includes instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows at no additional cost. You can stream all these on select Smart TVs, Roku, Xbox, Amazon Fire TV, iPhones, tablets, and Android devices.

Other Benefits of Amazon Prime

• Buy groceries online with your EBT Card through Amazon Pantry for delivery (in states where this is available)
• Over two million songs. Thousands of playlists and stations (On-demand, ad-free music streaming)
• Books, Magazines & More (Unlimited reading on any device)
• Original audio series from Audible (Unlimited listening to original audio series)
• Twitch Prime (Get free game content every month, exclusive discounts, plus loads more)
• All your photos, together at last (Free unlimited photo storage)

Indiana EBT Discounts for 2023

Lifeline Program

If you are currently on Food Stamps/EBT Cardholder, and your income is below a certain level, you may qualify for FREE or low-cost home or cell phone service for you or a member of your family through the Federal Lifeline Program, which serves nearly 13 million Americans.

The Lifeline program helps to lower the monthly cost of phone and internet service. Eligible customers will get at least $9.25 toward their monthly bill. 

To learn more, read our complete article on how to get free or discounted phone service through the Lifeline Program.

Discounted Cell Phone Services

Below is a list of the 10 cell phone providers that participate in the Indiana Lifeline Program.

Discounted Home Phone Services

Below is a list of the 32 home phone providers that participate in the Indiana Lifeline Program.

Discounted Internet Service

The new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides discounted internet to EBT Cardholders. The program provides households with a $30 discount on their internet service each month.

Plus, you could also get a one-time $100 discount on the purchase of an eligible laptop, desktop or tablet.

You can combine the $30 ACP internet credit with your Lifeline phone service to save even more on your phone and internet bill each month.

To find out how to apply, check out our article here.

ACP Internet Providers in Indiana

Currently, Indiana has 91 ACP internet providers. We’ve provided a list of all the Indiana companies offering discounted internet to EBT Cardholders below.

Discounted Museums Admission

As an EBT cardholder in Indiana, you also get discounted or FREE access to museums and other great family-friendly places.

Currently, there are 13 locations offering free or discounted admission to Indiana EBT Cardholders.

The Indiana Museums listed below all offer individual admission fees ranging from FREE to $3.00 to individuals and families who have an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID.

This reduced rate is available during all normal operating hours to up to four individuals per EBT card. That means if you have a family of 4, you can use your Indiana EBT card to get the special discounted rate or free admission for all four members.

We advise that you call the museum first before you go – so that you can find out what their special rate is for EBT Cardholders (whether it’s free admission or $3).

Here is the list of the participating Museums in Indiana:

Free Access Pass for Discounted Indiana Museum Admission

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has launched a new Access Pass Program for Hooiser EBT Cardholders. The Access Pass provides low-income Indiana families with discounted $2 admission to 12 cultural attractions around the state.

Indiana Access Pass Program is 100% FREE and available to anyone that qualifies for the program. To learn more about the free Access Pass and how to get $2 admission to 12 attractions in Indiana, continue reading below.

Discounted $2 Museum Admission with Access Pass

Presented by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Access Pass makes family learning more accessible.

The Access Pass provides families with $2 Admission and additional discounts to:

• Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
• Crispus Attucks Museum
• Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
• Fort Wayne Museum of Art
• Indiana Historical Society
• Indianapolos Repertory Theatre
• Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites
• Indianapolis Ballet
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
• The NCAA Hall of Champions
• Newfields
• Rhythm! Discovery Center
• Terre Haute Children’s Museum
• The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
• WonderLab Museum in Bloomington

Access Pass Eligibility for Indiana SNAP EBT Cardholders

Families that meet the requirements listed below can visit all participating locations for just $2 general admission per family member per visit. The discounted admission is valid for up to two (2) adults and all dependent youths living in the household.

Indiana residents actively enrolled in these programs qualify:

• Hoosier Healthwise Insurance (Indiana’s health care program for low-income families, pregnant women, and children)
• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

Required Documentation for Indiana Access Pass

When applying for your free Indiana museum discount pass, you will be asked to provide some documentation. This is to confirm your eligibility for the discounted museum admission.

To be eligible for the Access Pass, you must provide the following:

• Hoosier Healthwise or Hoosier Works Enrollment Recertification Letter (must be for the current year and issued in the primary adult cardholder’s name)
• Indiana State-issued ID Card—Driver’s License or State Identification Card (name must match the one on the recertification letter)

A verification of your Indiana SNAP, TANF or Healthcare benefits may also be accessed from the Indiana Family Social Services Administration Benefits Portal at www.ifcem.com.

Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to obtain your verification of benefits.

For more information or help on how to apply, continue reading below.

Apply for Discounted Indiana Admission

You can apply for the Indiana Access Pass for discounted admission online or in-person. To apply online, follow the instructions below.

Apply for Online for Indiana Access Pass

Here’s how to apply for the discounted museum admission access pass online:

1. Visit the Access Pass website at childrensmuseum.org/visit/hours/access-pass
2. Add the “Access Pass” to your cart by clicking the yellow button
3. Complete the check-out process for your FREE Access Pass
4. Upload photos of your required documents
5. Click the “Submit” button

Once your request for a free Indiana Access Pass has been submitted, your application will be reviewed within five business days. After review, you will receive an email stating whether you have been approved.

Apply in Person for Indiana Access Pass

To apply in-person for the free Indiana Access Pass follow these steps:

1. Download the Access Pass Application online here
2. Complete the application with all of the requested information
3. Take your completed application to any of the 12 participating attractions
4. Bring your verification documentation
5. Get approved and your free Access Pass instantly

Indiana Access Pass Help

If you need additional assistance or help applying for the Indiana Access Pass, visit their FAQ page or call Customer Service at 317-334-4000. Access Pass customer service is available to help you Monday through Sunday from 10AM to 5PM.

For more information on all the benefits included with your free Indiana Access Pass, check out their blog.

Indiana SNAP EBT Card Discounts

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Be sure to check out our other articles about Indiana Food Stamps and EBT, including:

• How to Check Indiana EBT Card Balance
• Indiana FSSA Benefits Portal Login Help
• How to create a Indiana FSSA Benefits Account
• Income Limit for Indiana Food Stamps
• Food Stamps Office in Indiana
• Grocery Stores that Accept EBT online
• How to Get 50% off Amazon Prime with EBT

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