Amazon Is Offering a Discount on Prime For People On Government Assistance (theverge.com)

Posted by msmash on Tuesday June 6, 2017 @04:48AM from the good-moves dept.

Amazon announced on Tuesday that it is offering a discount on Prime membership for US customers participating in a number of government assistance programs. From a report: Anyone with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which disburses funds for programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps), is eligible for Prime's discounted monthly price of $5.99. Prime's normal price is a $99 a year, or a monthly fee of $10.99. From a report:

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Half the summary is missing... by __aaclcg7560 · 2017-06-06 05:02 · Score: 5, Informative

The linked article doesn't mention that Amazon is going after EBT dollars that typically gets spent at Walmart.
http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-lowers-prime-cost-for-shoppers-on-food-stamps-2017-6
Re:Pressing problem? by Anonymous Coward · 2017-06-06 05:37 · Score: 3, Informative

Amazon sells a full grocery selection including fresh vegetables in many major cities. If you watch prices you can get stuff the same or cheaper than in stores and get it delivered for free!