21st Century SSA: Direct Deposits, Express Cards, Garnishments, and Tax Offsets
The work of representing an applicant for Social Security or SSI benefits does not end with a favorable decision. Our representation of disabled adults and children, or elderly beneficiaries extends to insuring that their hard sought benefits actually end up in their pockets. Read More
Debit Cards Issued by Social Security Raise Scam Opportunities
The Social Security Administration is moving more and more towards electronic payments via direct deposits or debit cards in lieu of paper checks. See the July 2009 edition of the Disability Law News regarding Direct Express debit cards. Read More
Direct Express Cards Available
Many Social Security and SSI recipients have encountered problems with receiving their monthly benefits in the mail or even by direct deposit into their bank accounts. Problems with lost or stolen paper checks are not uncommon, and of course, exempt Social Security and SSI checks supposedly protected in claimant’s bank accounts have nonetheless been subject to seizure by creditors. Read More
