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All federal benefits must be paid electronically. This video explains the details of this rule and its many benefits.
Watch this public service announcement to learn how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and receive important safety tips from Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue and Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Scott Gould.
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B-roll provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the free and unrestricted use of news outlets. Sample B-roll shots include the U.S. Department of the Treasury exterior, paper Social Security checks being printed and Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® cards being produced.
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Walt Henderson, EFT Strategy Director, speaks about the safety and convenience of electronic federal benefit payments.
Walt Henderson, EFT Strategy Division Director, speaks about what you will need to have on hand when switching to electronic payments by phone.
Walt Henderson, EFT Strategy Division Director, speaks about how federal benefit recipients can make the switch to electronic payments.
David Lebryk, commissioner of the Treasury Department’s Financial Management Service, speaks about the taxpayer savings associated with the transition to all-electronic federal benefit payments.
David Lebryk, commissioner of the Treasury Department’s Financial Management Service, speaks about the Direct Express® card as an option for benefit recipients without a bank account.
Rosie Rios, Treasurer of the United States, speaks about the advantages of switching to electronic payments.