Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is offering a sizeable discount on its Prime membership for people who receive government assistance.
Customers that possess a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer card, used for programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs, or food stamps, will pay $5.99 per month.
The typical monthly payment for Prime membership is $10.99, but users can also pay $99 per year up front, which equates to $8.25 per month.
Prime members get free shipping on goods and un