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What happens if people do not sign up for an electronic payment option?

People who do not choose an electronic payment option at the time they apply for federal benefits or by March 1, 2013, will receive their payments via the Direct Express® card so they will not experience any interruption in payment.

 

(Visit www.GoDirect.org for more information about fees and the surcharge-free network.)

 

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