Disability Benefits in Florida are Going Completely Electronic

Published on: June 23, 2014

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If you receive either Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in Florida, it’s important that you know that anyone who begins receiving Florida Social Security Disability benefits this year (2014) is now required to set up his/her enrollment information utilizing the electronic payment option. In other words, nobody recently determined eligible for benefits can choose to receive payment by paper check  If you are currently seeking SSDI in Florida, please consider the experienced advocates at Disability to help guide you with this process.

Anyone currently receiving benefits via the USPS was required to change to the electronic payment system before March 1, 2013.

  • The experienced Florida Social Security benefits advocates at Disability Experts of Florida are available to answer any questions you might have regarding the change to the electronic direct deposit system.

Why the Social Security Administration (SSA) is Making the Change for Florida SSDI and SSI Recipients

According to the SSA, more than 85% of current beneficiaries had already chosen to receive their Social Security payment electronically. This includes recipients who receive Retirement, Disability, and Supplemental Security Income benefits in Florida.

By eliminating paper checks, the SSA will be saving valuable resources in administrative costs.

The shift will decrease costs for printing, handling and mailing Florida Social Security benefit checks every month. It will also reduce labor costs for dealing with lost, stolen, or otherwise missing benefit checks as well.

Beneficiaries who have not provided their direct deposit information by the deadline will receive their Florida Social Security benefits through the SSA’s Direct Express debit card program. Therefore, benefits will not interrupted. The Direct Express card is a debit card to which your benefits can be deposited, similar to the cards which are currently used to distribute unemployment benefits, child support payments, and food stamp funds at the state level.

  • For any questions regarding the change, contact a representative at Disability Experts of Florida.

The SSA will offer three electronic payment choices in its new system. You may elect direct deposit to your bank or credit union account. You may also choose to receive payments by direct deposit to the Direct Express debit card. Or, if you prefer, you can establish an Electronic Transfer Account (ETA) with the SSA, though the account will cost $3.00 per month and only allows you to make four withdraws each month before you begin to incur additional fees.

Have any Questions about the Change in the Distribution of Florida Social Security Disability Benefits?

If you currently receive benefits or are seeking SSDI in Florida, the above information is important. The professional, experienced, and compassionate advocates at Disability Experts of Florida can help guide you through every process requirement mandated by the SSA. You don’t need the extra stress of dealing with them. Let us ease your worries and give you the peace of mind you need.

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