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Soon, all federal benefits will be paid electronically. The information in this PSA explains the details of this important change and its many benefits.
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Did you know that paper checks are going away as a payment option for federal benefits? This video tells you what you need to know about this change and how to make the switch from paper checks to direct deposit or the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card for your payments.
Severe weather and other natural disasters can prevent federal benefit check recipients from receiving their money on time. This video highlights the reliability of direct deposit and explains the quick, easy ways people can protect their federal benefit payments from natural disasters by switching to electronic payments.
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Rosie Rios, Treasurer of the United States, speaks about the advantages of switching to electronic payments.
Michael Astrue, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, discusses direct deposit as the easiest way to avoid lost or stolen benefit checks.
Bruce Rodman, Public Affairs Specialist for the Railroad Retirement Board, recognizes direct deposit as the best method for receiving federal benefit payments.
Bill Zielinski, Associate Director for the Office of Retirement Services and the Office of Personnel Management, speaks about the importance of choosing electronic payments right from the start.